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Car Accidents

Chain-Reaction Car Accident? Read below ...

Winter Weather Conditions And Car Accidents | Maryland Car Accident Lawyer

Car Accident Hazard: Drunk Driving | Maryland, Virginia, And DC Car Accident Lawyers

Dangers of Driving on the Capital Beltway & Washington DC

Are Your Children Secure in Your Car?

Uninsured Car Accident Claims

DC and Uninsured Drivers

Hit By an Uninsured Driver? You Have More Options Than You Think

Insurance Coverage You Need

Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Five Accessories For Cyclist That Can Prevent Bicycle Accidents | Virginia Bicycle Accident Lawyer

National Bicycle Accident Statistics | Maryland & Virginia Bicycle Accident Injury Attorneys

Bicycle Safety Tips For Kids | DC Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Bicycle Accident Prevention

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Laws For Washington DC | District of Columbia Helmet Laws | Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Maryland’s Motorcycle Laws | Maryland Helmet Laws

Virginia’s Motorcycle Laws

The Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents And Improperly Loaded Trucks - do you need a truck accident lawyer?

The Three Reasons You Need A Virginia/DC/Maryland Truck Accident Lawyer

Dangers Of Lost Loads And Highway Debris

Sick Truckers Forge Bogus Health Certificates to Stay on the Road

The Common Causes of Truck Accidents (Part One)

Insurance Practices, Claims and Coverage Issues

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) article Published in the Maryland Assocition for Justice TRIAL MAGAZINE. READ THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING WITH PIP.

How to Deal With Insurance Companies

Personal Injury Attorneys in DC: AAJ Issues Report on Insurance Company Tactics

Bigfoot, Flat Earth and Insurance: Eight Popular Insurance Coverage Myths

Customers are Being Overcharged by Insurance

Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries | Virginia & Maryland Spinal Cord Accident Lawyer

Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics | Virginia, Maryland, and DC Traumatic Brain Injury Accident Attorney

Traumatic Brain Injury Facts

ATV And Dirt Bike Accidents Can Lead To Head Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury Frequently Asked Questions (Part One)

Defective Products & Consumer Protection

Defective Car Parts And Car Recalls | Product Liability Attorney

Dangerous Baby Products | Defective Infant Products | Virginia, Maryland, & DC Consumer Protection Lawyers

The Consumer Product Safety Commission: What You Need To Know

The Most Dangerous Toys of 2008

What You Should Know About Product Liability

Medical Malpractice

Here are a list of medical errors to discuss with your physician and discuss how to avoid them.

Unnecessary Surgery | Virginia, Maryland & DC Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical Malpractice & Dosage Errors | Medication Mistakes | Maryland & Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Blood Transfusions Mistakes and Medical Malpractice | Blood Transfusion Error Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Objects Left Behind In the Bodies Of Surgery Patients?

Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death And Motorcycle Accidents

Wrongful Death And Car Accidents

Secondary Impacts in Sports Can Kill

Plane Crashes, Injuries and Deaths

Dangers of Flying Banner Planes | Maryland and Virginia Plane Crash Lawyers

Pilot Error: The Most Common Cause of Airplane Crashes | Aircraft Accident Lawyer

Federal Aviation Administration Information | FAA Facts

Common Reasons For Plane Accidents

Plane Accident Statistics

Personal Injury Documents

Need help figuring out how to document your lost wage forms? These Lost Wage Forms will help you get organized and present your claim.

Why You Should Choose Lewis & Tompkins to Represent You

Attorney Resources

DC Civil Calendar Assignments 2009

New Continuance Policy for Prince George's County District Court

Civil Rules of Civil Procedure - D.C. Superior Court

Litigation Forms

D.C. Casefilexpress Filing Instructions

Preparing for a Deposition

D.C. Superior Court Multidoor Dispute Resolution Forms and Instructions

Pattern Discovery

Judge Wetzel's Discovery Checklist for Virginia Trial Attorneys

General

What Will Lewis and Tompkins Do For You? (Part 2 of 2)

What Will Lewis and Tompkins Do For You? (Part 1 of 2)

What Happens During a Lawsuit?

Crane Collapses are a new epidemic

Cars Can Do Everything But Drive Themselves

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Car Accidents:

  • Chain-Reaction Car Accident? Read below ...   
    Description: Legal Issues Surrounding Multiple Vehicle Car Accidents
  • Winter Weather Conditions And Car Accidents | Maryland Car Accident Lawyer   
    Description: The rate of car accidents and car accident injuries goes up in the winter as bad weather makes for hazardous driving. In addition, drivers who do not often have to drive in snowy or icy weather may be more likely to have a car accident in such conditions.
  • Car Accident Hazard: Drunk Driving | Maryland, Virginia, And DC Car Accident Lawyers   
    Description: Drunk driving is the single largest preventable problem that causes car accidents in Virginia, Maryland, and DC, with 36 percent of all accidents in the area involving alcohol consumption and drunk driving. Learn more drunk driving statistics and four easy ways that you can help prevent future drunk driving injuries and deaths.
  • Dangers of Driving on the Capital Beltway & Washington DC   
    Description: The Inner Loop and Outer Loop of the Washington, DC Capital Beltway sees an average of 225,000 cars, trucks, and motorcycles each day. It is no wonder the eight-lane interstate is the backdrop of a large number of motor vehicle accidents, motor vehicle injuries, and motor vehicle fatalities.
  • Are Your Children Secure in Your Car?   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is a DC area injury law firm that is currently accepting cases involving people who have been injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own. We have years of experience in helping injury victims in the District, Maryland and Virginia receive fair compensation for their injuries, and we make it a point to help them get past the unnecessary delays and denials that are caused by insurance companies. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the actions of someone else, contact the DC area car accident law firm of Lewis and Tompkins for a free legal consultation today.

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Uninsured Car Accident Claims:

  • DC and Uninsured Drivers   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is a law firm based in Washington, D.C. Our purpose as a firm is to protect those who have been injured in accidents due to no fault of their own. This includes victims of car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrians or bicyclists who have been hit by cars or trucks, victims of medical malpractice or surgical errors, victims of injuries due to faulty products or victims of uninsured drivers. We also help injury victims in Maryland and Virginia as well as the District. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in the D.C. area, contact the law offices of Lewis and Tompkins for a free legal consultation today.
  • Hit By an Uninsured Driver? You Have More Options Than You Think   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is an injury law firm based in Washington, D.C. We offer legal help for those in the District, Northern Virginia and Maryland who have been injured in accidents due to no fault of their own. We have proudly and successfully represented victims of car accidents, bicyclists and pedestrians who have been hit by cars or buses, victims who have fallen due to negligence of property owners, and victims of medical malpractice. Quite often, victims of accidents often receive much less than what they should from the insurance companies when they get injured. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, having legal representation to negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf can significantly increase the compensation that you receive. If you have been injured in an accident in DC, Northern Virginia or Southern Maryland, contact Lewis and Tompkins for a free legal consultation today.
  • Insurance Coverage You Need   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is a personal injury law firm that helps those who have been injured in car accidents through no fault of their own. The DC region has some of the heaviest traffic in the world, and not every one of those drivers has the best insurance coverage. At Lewis and Tompkins, we have helped many victims of uninsured or underinsured drivers get fair compensation for their injuries. Contact Lewis and Tompkins for a free legal consultation today.

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Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents:

  • National Bicycle Accident Statistics | Maryland & Virginia Bicycle Accident Injury Attorneys   
    Description: How many people are injured in bicycle accidents each year? What percentage of fatal bike accidents involve drinking alcohol? At what time of year do the most bicycle accidents occur? Learn some interesting and sometimes shocking bicycle accidents statistics.
  • Five Accessories For Cyclist That Can Prevent Bicycle Accidents | Virginia Bicycle Accident Lawyer   
    Description: Obeying the rules of the road is simply not enough for cyclists to stay safe on the roads in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Extra safety precautions, such as headlights, taillights, helmets, horns, and mirrors can prevent bike accidents and bike accident injuries.
  • Bicycle Safety Tips For Kids | DC Bicycle Accident Lawyer   
    Description: Your children love to ride their bikes - but how safe is it for them to ride in your neighborhood? Be sure to teach even your young children bike safety tips to help them prevent bike accidents and bike accident injuries.
  • Bicycle Accident Prevention   
    Description: Bikes share the roads with cars, but have much less protection and many fewer safety features. If both cyclists and vehicle drivers were familiar with bike safety and bike accident prevention, lives could be saved.
  • Pedestrian Accident Statistics   
    Description: How safe is it to walk down the sidewalk, cross a street, or play in a suburban neighborhood? Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are all too common, both in our urban centers and in the rural outskirts. This article focuses on pedestrian statistics in the United States.

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Motorcycle Accidents:

  • Motorcycle Laws For Washington DC | District of Columbia Helmet Laws | Motorcycle Accident Lawyers   
    Description: This is a comprehensive list of motorcycle laws for Washington DC. We list the District of Columbia laws for motorcycle riders concerning helmets, helmet speakers, passenger foot rests, passenger seats, maximum sound levels, mufflers, lane sharing, and lane spitting.
  • Maryland’s Motorcycle Laws | Maryland Helmet Laws   
    Description: One of the best ways to avoid a motorcycle accident is by following motorcycle laws. Keep safe and keep legal by reviewing the Maryland motorcycle laws, which cover helmet use, handlebar height, helmet speakers, eye protection, lane splitting, and lane sharing.
  • Virginia’s Motorcycle Laws   
    Description: Virginia motorcycle accident fatalities are on the rise, with a shocking 126 deaths recorded in the state in 2007. One of the best ways to begin to control these saddening numbers is to make sure that motorcycle riders are familiar with Virginia's motorcycle laws. In this article, we will summarize the rules and regulations for motorbike riders in Virginia.
  • Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries   
    Description: Due to the nature of many motorcycle accidents, serious injuries are common and fatalities happen far too often. Are you aware of the injuries that occur most frequently in conjunction with motorcycle crashes? Do you know how to better prevent them?
  • The Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents   
    Description: Knowing the most common types of motorcycle accidents can spread awareness and combat biker fatalities in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Even if you do not ride a motorcycle, get educated!

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Truck Accidents:

  • The Three Reasons You Need A Virginia/DC/Maryland Truck Accident Lawyer   
    Description: Truck accidents are simply more complicated than car accidents. Truck companies know all of the right tricks to keep you from receiving compensation, as they are often confronted with truck accident personal injury cases. To ensure that you fully understand how to take on a truck accident injury case, make certain you have an experienced truck accident lawyer overseeing your case.
  • Truck Accidents And Improperly Loaded Trucks - do you need a truck accident lawyer?   
    Description: Even if the truck driver involved in your truck accident was being responsible, your truck accident may be the fault of the trucking company that loaded the cargo into the tractor-trailer. An improperly loaded truck can cause objects to shift or fall during transport - and cause trucks to roll over or flip unexpectedly.
  • Dangers Of Lost Loads And Highway Debris   
    Description: Each year, 350 accidents across Washington State are caused by improperly secured loads. When loads fly off of truck beds or 18-wheelers, the results can be deadly. Do you know the penalties for an unsecured load in Washington? Do you know how to properly secure your load before driving?
  • Common Causes of Truck Accidents (Part Two)   
    Description: While many truck accidents are caused by the drivers of the trucks, some are the fault of the other driver. DC truck accident attorneys Lewis and Tompkins offer advice on how to avoid accidents with commercial trucks.
  • The Common Causes of Truck Accidents (Part One)   
    Description: Most truck accidents don't just happen. They are caused by either the driver of the truck or the driver of a car.

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Insurance Practices, Claims and Coverage Issues:

  • Personal Injury Protection (PIP) article Published in the Maryland Assocition for Justice TRIAL MAGAZINE. READ THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING WITH PIP. [PDF]   
    Description: This article will answer all your questions about PIP in Maryland.
  • How to Deal With Insurance Companies   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is a Washington, D.C. based injury law firm that offers legal help for those who have been injured in accidents due to no fault of their own. We have helped thousands of people in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. who have been hurt in pedestrian accidents or car and motorcycle accidents. We also help those who have been injured due to medical malpractice, faulty or defective products, or those who were hit while bicycling. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident anywhere in the Washington, D.C. area, contact Lewis and Tompkins for a free legal consultation today.
  • Personal Injury Attorneys in DC: AAJ Issues Report on Insurance Company Tactics [PDF]   
    Description: The American Association of Justice has just released a very illuminating report about the ways in which insurance companies deny or minimize legitimate claims in order to maximize their profits. DC injury attorneys Lewis and Tompkins present the report in it's entirety.
  • Bigfoot, Flat Earth and Insurance: Eight Popular Insurance Coverage Myths   
    Description: DC car accident lawyers Lewis and Tompkins offer legal assistance to those who have been injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash in the DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia area, contact Lewis and Tompkins for a free legal consultation today. We know that insurance companies can be very difficult to deal with, and will be glad to help.
  • Customers are Being Overcharged by Insurance [PDF]   
    Description: A groundbreaking study by Americans for Insurance Reform shows that insurance companies are systematically overcharging for premiums and underperforming on claims.

    Read the report here.

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Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries:

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Defective Products & Consumer Protection:

  • Defective Car Parts And Car Recalls | Product Liability Attorney   
    Description: This year has already seen a flood of large-scale car recalls by some of the most popular automakers in the world. This article discusses the danger of faulty or defective car parts and highlights some of 2010's largest defective car part recalls.
  • Dangerous Baby Products | Defective Infant Products | Virginia, Maryland, & DC Consumer Protection Lawyers   
    Description: After a large defective stroller recall and a large defective crib recall, many parents are concerned about the well-being of their children and about potentially dangerous baby items that could be lurking in their home. Learn more about defective baby products and infant items as well as about dangerous infant product recalls.
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission: What You Need To Know   
    Description: The Consumer Protection Safety Commission regulates over 15,000 consumer products in the United States, ranging from bicycles to clothing to baby cribs to cleaning solutions. Learn more about what the CPSC does to protect your family and how it came into being.
  • The Most Dangerous Toys of 2008   
    Description: The D.C. injury law firm of Lewis and Tompkins offers legal help to injury victims all over the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia area. For as long as we have been practicing law, we have made it a priority to help victims of car accidents, truck accidents and pedestrian and bicycle accidents get fair treatment and compensation for their injuries. If you or a loved one in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area have been injured in an accident, contact the Lewis and Tompkins for a free legal consultation today.
  • What You Should Know About Product Liability   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is a Washington, D.C. based injury law firm that helps residents of the D.C. area receive fair and realistic compensation for their injuries. We have successfully provided legal help to people in the District as well as the suburbs of Northern Virginia and Maryland. We are currently accepting cases involving those who have been injured while using products that were faulty or defective. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a product that was poorly made, contact the law offices of Lewis and Tompkins for a free legal consultation today.

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Wrongful Death:

  • Wrongful Death And Motorcycle Accidents   
    Description: Could the motorcycle accident death of your loved one result in a wrongful death case in Virginia? All too often, motorcycle accidents are not caused by the driver himself, but by the carelessness or negligence of another party. Learn more about common causes of motorcycle accidents and about what to do if you think you may have a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit.
  • Wrongful Death And Car Accidents   
    Description: Tens of thousands of people die in car accidents each year across the nation. In some of those cases, the families of those who lost their lives can file a wrongful death lawsuit to find justice and collect damages from the person or entity who caused the death of their family member.
  • Secondary Impacts in Sports Can Kill   
    Description: Concussions are dangerous for two reasons. They arent easily recognized, and a secondary injury suffered before the victim has healed can be fatal.

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Plane Crashes, Injuries and Deaths:

  • Dangers of Flying Banner Planes | Maryland and Virginia Plane Crash Lawyers   
    Description: Banner planes may be an accepted part of your Maryland or Virginia beach vacation, but you may not have realized that flying a banner plane can be extremely dangerous. Banner planes often have to make emergency landings and crash landings, and picking up and flying the huge advertisements can lead to plane crashes and plane crash injuries.
  • Pilot Error: The Most Common Cause of Airplane Crashes | Aircraft Accident Lawyer   
    Description: The most common cause of plane accidents is not adverse weather conditions or mechanical errors - it is simple human error. The following article explains why pilot error is so prevalent in our skies and gives a number of examples of deadly pilot errors that led to plan crashes around the world.
  • Federal Aviation Administration Information | FAA Facts   
    Description: The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for keeping flying as safe as possible. However the government agency has often been under fire for not preventing as many air plane accidents as possible. Read more information about the FAA in this article.
  • Common Reasons For Plane Accidents   
    Description: Why do airplane accidents happen? Just as with other vehicle accidents, there are a number of causes, ranging from human error to bird strikes to adverse weather conditions.
  • Plane Accident Statistics   
    Description: Plane accidents are more common than many people think - with around 1,000 people dying in aircraft accidents each year. Read some shocking plane accident statistics and learn about how small aircraft are more likely to crash than larger jets.

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  • What Will Lewis and Tompkins Do For You? (Part 2 of 2)   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is a DC area injury law firm that offers legal assistance to those who have been injured in accidents due to no fault of their own. We are currently accepting cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, accidents involving uninsured drivers, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls and product liability. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident in DC, Maryland or Virginia, contact Lewis and Tompkins for a free case assessment.
  • What Will Lewis and Tompkins Do For You? (Part 1 of 2)   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is a D.C. injury law firm that helps those who have been injured in accidents due to no fault of their own. We offer aggressive legal counsel for those who have been hurt in car accidents, truck crashes, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and trips or falls. We help those who have suffered due to medical malpractice and negligence, and we help the families of those who have lost a loved one due to the incompetence or irresponsibility of someone else. We also help those in Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland. If you or a loved one has been injured, contact the law offices of Lewis and Tompkins today.
  • What Happens During a Lawsuit?   
    Description: Lewis and Tompkins is a DC area injury law firm that is dedicated to helping those who have been injured in an accident. Lawsuits can be long and complicated, and having an attorney with experience and skill is crucial towards a successful result.
  • Crane Collapses are a new epidemic   
    Description: Crane collapses have become a nationwide epidemic. DC attorneys Lewis and Tompkins represent those who have been injured in accidents due to no fault of their own.
  • Cars Can Do Everything But Drive Themselves   
    Description: According to several new studies, driving while distracted (texting, talking on the phone, etc) is just as dangerous as driving while drunk.

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