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…
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…
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…
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…
