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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 timeframes for filing a lawsuit. […]

It’s not illegal to drive barefoot in Virginia or any other state. For safety concerns, most state transportation departments recommend you wear foot protection. However, no federal or state laws require you to wear shoes when driving a car. If you want, you can drive in bare feet. However, driving your car barefoot presents several […]

Victims of medical negligence can seek compensation for their injuries by filing medical malpractice lawsuits against the healthcare providers who harmed them. However, Virginia medical malpractice damage caps limit the compensation victims can receive through these lawsuits. If you suffered an injury due to medical negligence, contact Marks & Harrison for a free consultation with […]

You have four things to prove to win a medical malpractice suit in Virginia: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Clearing these legal hurdles requires strong evidence. A Virginia medical malpractice lawyer knows what to look for and can help you prove your case. What Is Duty of Care? The first element […]

Loss of consortium is a legal claim for the loss of a loved one’s relationship after a personal injury or wrongful death. Loss of consortium claims seek monetary damages when an injured party can no longer provide affection, comfort, companionship, or a sexual relationship.  You may qualify for loss of consortium benefits in a personal […]

Causation is often the hardest element in medical malpractice to prove. Establishing causation requires showing that a healthcare provider’s mistake directly caused a patient’s injury. Medical records, expert testimony, and scientific studies are often necessary to prove this link. Defense lawyers often argue that underlying conditions or other factors caused the injury or that it […]

Following too closely behind another vehicle, or tailgating is one of the most common causes of car accidents in Virginia and across the country. Rear-end accidents often lead to serious injuries, including whiplash, even when they occur at a slow speed. For this reason, drivers should always keep a safe distance between their cars and […]

DC car accident lawyer costs vary, but most lawyers work on contingency and only take a percentage of the compensation they secure for their clients. The percentage depends on the case’s complexity, whether it settles out of court or goes to trial, and whether the claim is against the DC government. For a more precise […]

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 due to someone else’s negligent […]

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 Four Elements of Negligence in a […]