Maryland, Virginia & D.C. Car Accident Lawyers Blog

Commuting on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail is just part of the daily grind for those living in Bethesda who work in Washington, D.C. Still, the unexpected can occur just about any day, and sometimes we see stories on the nightly news of Metrorail derailments that injure commuters. When it comes to…

Marijuana use does not carry the stigma it once did. Some people believe marijuana use is no more dangerous — or is even safer — than smoking tobacco cigarettes or drinking alcohol. So far, 21 states as well as Washington, D.C., have legalized the use of marijuana. Still, marijuana use can impair a person’s senses,…

For generations, people used Johnson & Johnson talc products to help reduce chafing and control moisture. Most people assumed these products were safe; after all they have been on the market for many years. However, it was found in recent years that ingredients in these talc products might have caused consumers to suffer serious illnesses,…

If you have slipped and fallen on another person’s property in Maryland or Washington, D.C., the property owner may be responsible for your injuries. Slip-and-fall accident victims may file a premises liability claim against a property owner to recover compensation. To prove their case, they must show: Evidence needed to prove a slip-and-fall claim may…

Putting your family member or loved one in a nursing home is a tough decision, but there may come a time when they need 24-hour care and there are no other alternatives available. However, it is natural to have concerns that they get the care they need and are treated properly, especially when you hear…

Being a victim of medical malpractice can take a tremendous toll on many areas of your life, with some consequences being permanent. Perhaps you are left with injuries that cause you great pain and suffering, or you are unable to work. You may know that you have the option of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit…

The roads in Maryland and Washington, D.C., have become increasingly dangerous in recent years for many reasons. One is technology: The prevalence of smartphones and onboard navigation systems has led to people being distracted behind the wheel. Another reason is fatigue: People are busier than ever making it possible that they are driving while drowsy.…

Defective products are part of everyday life. But, usually these products don’t cause substantial harm to people. Unfortunately, however, when defective products do cause harm, such a situation can leave victims with life-changing injuries. That is when “product liability” law may be able to help. So, what is “product liability” law and how might it…

As a driver, you do your best to drive in the most responsible, safe way possible. Many other drivers have the same ideals and they try their best to drive at a safe distance from the other drivers. However, safe drivers like you still encounter drivers who are not so careful and who take unnecessary…

Doctors are morally and legally obligated to adhere to the accepted standard of care when treating patients. When a doctor breaches the duty of care owed to a patient and as a result, causes them harm, the doctor may be liable for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice claim requirements If you are planning to sue the…