When it comes to the work a personal injury lawyer does, there is one goal every attorney has in common, and that goal is to obtain a settlement for their client.  Most lawyers choose to represent a client – in most cases – when they feel confident that a claim …

Walking is great exercise, and it’s especially enjoyable during nice weather. Unfortunately, taking a walk in the DMV has become a dangerous endeavor–especially recently. In 2022, 130 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in the DMV, a 37% increase from the year before. Through mid-November of 2023, there have been …

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October is traditionally the “scariest” month of the year, with Halloween and horror movies and creepy tales meant to scare kids of all ages. Unfortunately, this past October was an actual, real-life nightmare for pedestrians in the DMV, as pedestrian accidents and fatalities dominated the news in Washington, DC, Maryland, …

Medical malpractice lawsuits can be challenging for attorneys, which is why it’s such big news–and in some cases, very big sums of money–when juries rule in favor of the plaintiff. That said, a seasoned medical malpractice attorney can help the injured file a claim–and win–as long as the victim is …

Every 1.5 hours, a person is killed due to a pedestrian accident, according to the CDC. You don’t have to be walking through the busy streets of downtown Washington, DC or in a busy Maryland neighborhood to be the victim of a pedestrian accident. You might be walking down a …

Uber and Lyft Accidents in Washington, DC & Maryland There are so many benefits to rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber. They’re reasonably priced, and incredibly easy to reserve with just a few taps of their apps, the vehicles are usually spotless and driven by friendly locals who have …

Maryland is getting a reputation as a dangerous state to drive in, and recent headlines confirm that reputation. In addition to the news that Maryland ranks number one in the country as the state with the most car accidents, there have been plenty of other equally disturbing stories in the …

A common question arises when it comes to pain and suffering claims–how is the monetary value for a settlement determined? It’s a question with a multi-layered answer, one which we’ll dive into and explain further. Behavior Is Key When trying to figure out a fair and accurate monetary value on …

The title of this article is certainly not a claim any state wants to make. Unfortunately, Maryland now owns this dubious distinction as it recorded more auto accidents than any other state in the country. And as residents of the Metro DC area, this is something to keep in mind …