DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

You’ve all seen the commercials for the insurance companies–the friendly little gecko, the law-enforcing emu, your buddies Jake and Flo. These ads are entertaining enough, and they promise the most comprehensive coverage around–at the most affordable rates, of course. But what happens when you’re in a car accident and finally …

Accidents happen every day. It’s unfortunate, but that’s the reality every time we get behind the wheel. You may have heard about this accident that took place earlier in November–it involved two vehicles that collided on Old Columbia Pike near Ruxton Road in Montgomery County. Unfortunately, one of the drivers …

Neighbors Speak Out About Fatal Accidents in Montgomery County Early on the morning of December 22, a 53-year-old man from Silver Spring was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing Georgia Avenue, just south of the intersection of University Boulevard West, in Wheaton. The man died from his injuries …

We see headlines and news stories like this all too often. In the early morning hours of Friday, November 20, 2020, a 74-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Rockville Pike near Grosvenor Lane in North Bethesda. News like this is heartbreaking enough for the victim’s families …

Not every incident needs the involvement of a personal injury lawyer. Some minor issues can be settled pretty quickly and easily among adults. That said, there are a few situations where you absolutely need the representation of a skilled personal injury lawyer, like the experienced attorneys at The Lapidus Law …

Medical malpractice cases come in all types of shapes and sizes. These claims can be challenging to prove, and they require extensive attorney expertise and experience in this area. To prove medical malpractice, a lawyer must demonstrably show that a doctor or other healthcare provider: Had a duty of care …

On March 18, 2018, 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg was wheeling a bicycle across a road in Tempe, Arizona, when she was struck by a car and killed. A devastating and tragic accident, of course–but this incident was incredibly unique. Ms. Herzberg was hit by an autonomous (or self-driving) Uber test vehicle, …

The Lapidus Law Firm is a proud supporter of Maryland Public Justice Center and their work to protect and ensure justice for all Marylanders regardless of income, race, religion, or gender. Please read the notice below regarding The Medical Debt Protection Act (HB 565 / SB 514) from Public Justice Center. “When people …

The worlds of Kelly Elizabeth Vanaman’s family and friends were irreversibly devastated on the morning of December 8, 2020. That’s when Ms. Vanaman of Frederick, Maryland, was killed on I-270 North at I-370 North. According to a preliminary investigation, a woman driving a blue Nissan Rogue struck debris on the …

If you’ve ever driven in the District, all it takes is about 30 seconds on the road to realize there can be more than a few bad drivers on the road at any given time in Washington, DC. Of course, the same can be said about drivers in any city, …