DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

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, …

Written by Personal Injury Lawyer Larry Lapidus You may have missed it, but in late August, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released an app called SaferCar. With a larger goal of making roads safer, the SaferCar app keeps you up to date on any manufacturer recalls or identified issues …

Written by Personal Injury Lawyer Larry Lapidus Of all the cases where personal injury attorney represents a client, medical malpractice claims can be some of the most intense. Why? Because proving malpractice involves a great deal of attorney expertise. That’s why, if you suspect you have been a victim of …

The 2020 holiday season is unlike any we’ve ever experienced. COVID-19 rates continue to rise, with increasing positive cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Currently, the United States is rapidly hurtling toward 300,000 deaths from COVID-19. That staggering number might lead you to believe that holiday travel would grind to a halt …