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….
Electric scooters have become increasingly common on DC streets and sidewalks in recent years, especially as companies have begun operating shared scooter fleet businesses. To address this fact, the District of Columbia government has enacted laws to ensure that e-scooter riders remain safe by keeping accidents to a minimum. Before…
All motorcyclists in D.C. must follow The District’s strict laws. Among the most critical rules are the requirements that all riders have a motorcycle endorsement on their license, wear a safety helmet and eye protection, and ensure that their vehicle is registered and insured. D.C.’s motorcycle laws are designed to…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be as debilitating and life-altering a consequence of an accident as any physical injury. According to a study of PTSD in motor vehicle crash patients, nearly 30 percent of traffic accident survivors suffer crash-related PTSD. Symptoms include flashbacks of the collision, distressing thoughts and emotions,…
A deadly collision on July 20, 2024, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, claimed the lives of three people after a FedEx truck overturned on a Honda Accord. 43-year-old father Donnell Hickson, his son Decir Hickson, 18, and daughter Kyla Hickson, 11, were driving on the PA Turnpike in Penn Township around…
