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What Evidence Is Relevant to a Claim for Pain and Suffering in Washington, D.C. Accident Cases?

When someone is killed in an accident, the law allows their family or estate to file a Washington, D.C. wrongful death lawsuit against the individual who caused their death—such as a negligent driver in a car crash. If successful, these lawsuits can result in damages to cover medical expenses, funeral…

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Limousine Accident Kills 20 People, Shedding Light On How Dangerous Washington, D.C. Accidents Can Be

As a major city and the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. has many different vehicles within it at a given time. From cars to trucks, to motorcycles, school buses, bicycles, and more, there is no shortage of vehicles and forms of transportation for individuals to get around the city. But tragically,…

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The Impact of a Plaintiff’s Partial Fault in a Washington, D.C. Personal Injury Case

In cases where it is difficult to determine who was to blame for an accident, the plaintiff’s role in the accident may be central to the case. This is because under Washington, D.C. law, according to the doctrine of contributory negligence, the plaintiff can be barred from recovery even if…

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Dealing with Difficult Insurance Companies after a Washington, D.C. Accident

Homeowner’s insurance policies can be very advantageous for Washington, D.C. residents. It can protect homeowners from claims brought against them for property damage or bodily injury arising out of their property or tortious conduct. However, insurance companies are notoriously difficult to work with when an incident does occur, because they…

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Contributory Negligence Laws in Washington, D.C. Wrongful Death Claims

Anyone who has been injured or lost a family member in a Washington, D.C. personal injury accident may be entitled to monetary compensation. However, before pursuing a claim for compensation it is important for accident victims to keep in mind the role that their own negligence could play in barring…

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Product Liability Plaintiff’s Case Dismissed Based on Unreliable Expert Testimony

Earlier this month, a federal appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case illustrating the importance of expert selection in Washington, D.C. product liability cases. The case required the court to determine if the testimony of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses was based on sufficiently reliable methodology. Ultimately,…

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Appellate Court Holds Swimmer Assumed Risk of Injury by Entering Water, Dismissing Parents’ Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Whenever a person’s death is a result of the negligent conduct of someone else, the surviving family of the deceased person may be able to pursue compensation for their loss through a Washington, D.C. wrongful death lawsuit. In Washington, D.C., wrongful death lawsuits may be brought by the surviving spouse…

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Retaining a Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney Can Help Victims Avoid Time-Consuming and Potentially Disastrous Mistakes

Earlier this month, an appellate court in Mississippi issued a written opinion in a wrongful death case that illustrates why it is important for accident victims to secure dedicated and knowledgeable counsel to assist them with their claims. In the case, Davis v. Blaylock, the court dismissed three wrongful death cases…

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Recreational Use Immunity Doctrine Prevents Paralyzed Injury Victim from Seeking Recovery in Diving Accident

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a premises liability case that was filed by a man who was paralyzed after he dived off a diving platform in a state park. The court noted that it was sympathetic to the plaintiff, but that the law…

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