District of Columbia Personal Injury Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is negligence?
  In its most simple definition, it means that someone was careless and as a result of being careless, someone else was injured. Negligence serves as the basis for a personal injury lawsuit.  … more
• What does the term "liable" mean?
  The term liable generally means that a court has determined individual, company or some other entity caused, and is responsible for, another person's injury.  When a defendant is found liable, … more
• What does the term "reasonable person" mean?
  A person has acted negligently if he or she has departed from the conduct expected of a reasonably prudent person acting under the same or similar circumstances. The hypothetical reasonable person … more

Legal Articles

• The Benefits of Litigation Funding Companies
  The law provides a potential remedy for plaintiffs who are hurt due to the negligence or recklessness of others. Specifically, state and federal laws allow plaintiffs to sue defendants to recover the damages that they incur as a result of the defendant’s legal negligence. While the effects of the personal injury can never be fully negated, damages are intended to put the … more
• What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident
  You heard the crunch of the metal. You lived through the seconds that seemed to stand still while you awaited your fate. Then the car accident is over. Once the cars have stopped, your next steps will probably be to catch your breath, examine your injuries, check on the safety of others involved in the accident and ascertain the extent of the property damage caused by the … more

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