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 carried 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…
Washington DC has an extensive network of bike lanes, yet hundreds of bicycle accidents occur yearly. What’s so dangerous about the DC bike lane system? Bike lane dangers include large gaps between lanes, lack of maintenance, unequal lane distribution, and negligent drivers. While DC continues to work on its bike…
For the most part, federal and state governments do not collect taxes on settlement money from personal injury claims because those proceeds are not considered earned income. Rather, the money is meant to return the injured party to the condition they were in before they suffered their injury. However, there…
The Washington DC personal injury claims process typically involves preparing and filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company, negotiating a settlement, and potentially filing a lawsuit if an agreement can’t be reached. This process aims to secure compensation for injuries caused by another’s negligence. Understanding this process can…
If you were injured in a bike crash, your path to seeking compensation for your medical expenses and other losses involves filing a bicycle accident insurance claim. This process requires gathering evidence and contacting the insurer. Fortunately, a Washington DC bike accident lawyer can help. When you contact a lawyer…
If you were injured in a D.C. Uber accident, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the rideshare company in certain cases. You should speak to a knowledgeable car accident attorney who can investigate your case to determine whether the Uber driver, the company, or both might be…
The value of a Washington DC personal injury case can vary depending on factors such as the severity of injuries, the long-term impact of those injuries, who is liable for them, and that party’s ability to pay. It’s impossible to provide an exact figure without reviewing the specific details of…
Awarding punitive damages is rare in Washington, D.C., personal injury cases. For a case to qualify for punitive damages, a court must determine that the defendant went beyond ordinary negligence, demonstrating malice or intentionally harming someone. If you believe your claim might qualify for punitive damages, consult a knowledgeable D.C….
