Survival actions in Washington DC are personal injury lawsuits that survive someone’s death. These claims let the deceased’s estate seek compensation for the deceased’s losses from the time of injury until their death. You can file a survival action and wrongful death claim simultaneously. If someone in your family died…
The statute of limitations for DC personal injury claims most often allows three years from the date of injury or from when the harm and its cause was discovered for the injured person to file a lawsuit. Some instances, like wrongful death claims or cases involving minors, have different legal…
In a personal injury case based on negligence, a victim must establish the four elements of negligence to receive compensation for their injuries. These elements are duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. A personal injury attorney can explain your options for pursuing compensation. What Are the…
Washington DC follows a modified “no-fault” approach to car accidents. If you suffered injuries in a car accident, your auto insurance should cover your medical bills and lost income, regardless of who caused the accident. However, in some situations, you may file a legal claim against the other driver (or…
Certain areas around a large truck, or tractor-trailer, pose heightened risks for automobile drivers. Traffic safety experts call them a truck’s “no zone” areas, or blind spots. Typically, truck drivers cannot see passenger vehicles or others in these areas surrounding their rig. If you drive into a truck’s no zone…
According to the Insurance Information Institute*, the average car accident settlement amount for bodily injury claims in the Washington DC area is $24,000. However, that statistic fails to tell the whole story. There is no “typical” car accident settlement amount. The value of a car accident settlement depends on a…
On January 3, 2025, the Henrico County Police announced they had arrested a 26-year-old nurse from Chesterfield County as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of physical abuse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital. The nurse, Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, was taken into custody…
Police recently arrested several employees at the Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in an ongoing investigation into alleged nursing home abuse and neglect at the short-term and long-term care facility. In December 2024, the Colonial Heights Police Department (CHPD) obtained warrants to arrest 18 facility employees, including an administrator…
In a Washington DC auto accident, if the injured party shares any fault for the crash, the contributory negligence law prevents them from getting compensation. However, DC law allows vulnerable road users, including bicyclists, to seek compensation if they’re less than 51 percent to blame. Bicycling in Washington DC offers…
If a DoorDash driver injured you in Washington DC, you can seek some immediate compensation if you carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage at the time of the accident. After that, you may seek compensation from the driver’s insurer. DoorDash also carries a commercial insurance policy that may apply in…
