Slip & Fall Claims A slip and fall – no matter where it happens – should not be taken lightly. The victim can suffer life-changing injuries – that in some cases, could lead to death.  When that slip and fall happens in a business, in someone’s home or on public …

Enough is enough. So many pedestrians are being struck–and injured or killed–by vehicles on the streets of Washington, DC and the surrounding areas, that there is a Twitter account called Struck in DC that is actually dedicated only to pedestrian and bicycle accidents in the District! Pedestrian Deaths Keep Rising …

March 11th was a beautiful afternoon in Northwest Washington, DC–the perfect day for dining outside at your favorite restaurant. That’s exactly what patrons of the Parthenon restaurant on Connecticut Avenue were doing at lunchtime that Friday afternoon. Suddenly, an SUV dramatically accelerated across two lanes of traffic and plowed directly …

In case you hadn’t heard the news, on November 5, nine people died, and several more were injured during a massive crowd push during the Astroworld music festival at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. Global rap superstar Travis Scott holds the annual concert, and this year’s event featured 50,000 fans …

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 to be the victim of a pedestrian accident. You might be walking down a quiet street in Laurel or crossing …

This is the second installment of our 2 part blog on what you should ask your personal injury lawyer if you live in DC or Maryland. 6.   What is my role in the claims process? You have one job and one job only throughout the legal process–focus on your health …

If you’re searching for a personal injury lawyer, there are plenty of things to consider. Research is important–you’re not going to just close your eyes and choose the first lawyer you see on Google or in the phone book. The best advice is to ask around–personal referrals from people you …

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 …

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 …

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, …