DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

For attorneys who studied hard for years and worked even harder to build a reputable practice, it can sometimes be frustrating and disheartening to hear inaccurate statements like, “Everybody in America wants to sue.” That said, most attorneys have grown pretty thick skin and let comments like this roll off …

Car accidents are always a hassle. If you’re fortunate, you escape with little to no injury and maybe even minimal damage to your vehicle. Most people, however, aren’t lucky enough to experience the latter–nearly all accidents result in some sort of property damage. The more significant accidents obviously lead to …

State Farm, the insurance giant who considers itself to be “like a good neighbor,” has been taking part in some very un-neighborly behavior recently regarding medical-related settlement offers.   One attorney recently submitted more than $12,000 of medical bills to State Farm on behalf of his client; State Farm countered …

Take a ride through Washington, DC, you will probably see dozens, if not hundreds, of people riding their bikes throughout the city. Not only is cycling an extremely healthy mode of transportation, but it is also quite convenient for those who live within on near D.C.  even without regard to …

Here at The Lapidus Law Firm, we take pride in our work and strive to do the best job possible. While awards and accolades are always an excellent recognition of that work, that’s not why our attorneys are so good at what they do. Our attorneys put in the type …

Getting into a car accident is, unfortunately, an all-too-common occurrence. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, approximately 6 million car accidents occur every year in the US–that’s more than 16,000 accidents per day! Auto accidents not only lead to physical pain and injury, but they also cause …

Birth injuries are a tragic occurrence. You could coast through your pregnancy with no complications and a healthy baby–and then all of a sudden, your healthy baby suffers a birth injury during delivery due to the negligence of a medical professional. It’s a life-changing event, not only for your newborn …

Let’s face it. Doctors’ visits are no fun, especially in the middle of a pandemic. No one wants to go to the doctor, particularly when there’s a higher risk of catching a virus that’s still surging across the country. Even without a raging pandemic, seeing a doctor is a part …

How to Handle  It to Preserve your Claim for Medical Treatment & for Pain Suffered.   Think about how many times a week you’re in a store or place of business. You’ve got your weekly grocery store visits, your Target or Walmart runs, you might need to grab something from The …

The Washington DC area is a wonderful place for pedestrians and cyclists. There are so many places to see and things to do, especially in the District itself–it really makes for a beautiful walk or bike ride. But, as we see way too often, the DC metro area is also …