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

July is here, bringing sunshine, road trips, and unfortunately, a spike in car accidents. As our communities in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia hit the roads for summer fun, the risk of distracted drivers, road rage, and congested highways goes up. At Lewis & Tompkins, we’re here to ensure that if the unexpected happens, your…

If you suffered a traumatic amputation as a result of an automobile accident, you already know that the pain lingers long after the injury has healed. The life that you knew and enjoyed was irrevocably changed in the moment of your collision. Amputated limbs affect more than just your physical body. There are psychological consequences…

Motor vehicle crashes can do significant damage to the victims. One of the possible injuries that might occur is a spinal cord injury. These injuries can lead to lifelong issues for the victims.  Spinal cord injuries can range from temporary spinal shock to catastrophic damage to the spinal cord. There are two primary factors that…

Health and medical issues can be scary. We count on our doctors and healthcare providers to listen to our concerns and help us through difficult times. We should be able to trust that our doctors will listen to us and treat us with empathy and respect. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. You may get…

Drivers have a duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner, but they don’t always take that duty seriously. Instead, some drivers take unnecessary risks while they drive. They think that multitasking is something they can do safely.  Distracted driving is never appropriate, regardless of how long a person has been driving. Drivers should…

Most people don’t think of going shopping as a dangerous activity, but there are sometimes significant dangers. It’s up to the shop owners to ensure that everything is safe in their store, but that’s not always how things happen.  It’s possible that an incident in a store may lead to minor injuries, but there have…

If you were injured in an accident, the insurance company might come knocking with a settlement offer. While it can be tempting to accept it and move on, it’s important to understand what it means for you.  Settlements are final. Once you accept it, you can’t go back and ask for more, even if unexpected…

Bedsores are also known as pressure ulcers. They are essentially sores or wounds that develop when there is extensive pressure on one part of a person’s body. For instance, an elderly person in a nursing home may spend almost every day lying or sitting in the same position. They need staff members to help them…

Slip-and-fall accidents can happen almost anywhere, from a grocery store to a public sidewalk or even in government buildings. If you suffer injuries in these accidents, you may try to recover damages from the property owner.  However, Maryland follows a strict legal rule called contributory negligence, and it plays a major role in how these…

While online shopping is extraordinarily convenient, it also clogs up our roadways with delivery trucks. The dangers posed by these vehicles is significant. If you’re reading this blog post, then there’s a good chance that you or someone you care about has already been injured by a delivery truck or van and know the extensive…