When you suffer injuries due to another person’s negligence, it will be important for you to understand whether you have the right to file a first-party or third-party insurance claim. In short, a first-party claim is one you file with your own insurer, while a third-party claim is one you file with someone else’s insurer. […]
DC has strict laws meant to keep school zones safe. However, devastating school zone accidents still happen because of impatient drivers who speed, fail to stop for buses, or cut through crowded crosswalks. These choices put children and families at risk, even in areas designed to protect them. School zone crashes can result in painful […]
Car crashes can cause hearing loss, a serious injury that many people overlook after a collision. Even minor damage to your hearing could develop into a lasting medical condition. However, because hearing loss is not always immediately evident to people, they often fail to realize that they have suffered the injury. To protect your hearing […]
The process after a rental car accident in Washington DC is mostly the same as after any other crash. Once you report the collision and see a doctor, you must determine liability and seek full and fair compensation from those responsible parties (or their insurance companies). An experienced car accident lawyer from Marks & Harrison […]
Under Virginia law, you have two years from the date of a medical error to pursue a medical malpractice claim. Missing the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations can severely limit your legal options and potentially have your case dismissed. Medical malpractice attorneys fight to safeguard the rights of Virginia clients who suffer due […]
Certain intersections in DC are far more dangerous than others. The most dangerous intersections in Washington DC tend to see heavy traffic throughout the day, often with buses, trucks, cars, cyclists, and pedestrians all crossing paths at once. If you got hurt in a DC intersection crash, a car accident lawyer at Marks & Harrison […]
If you’re injured or ill, your doctor’s failure to treat your condition may lead to an aggravation of your symptoms, potentially making treatments less effective or reducing your chances of recovery. When failure to treat becomes medical negligence, you may have a valid malpractice claim. Failure to treat can lead to a medical malpractice claim […]
The last clear chance doctrine in DC personal injury law allows an injured person to recover compensation even when they share some fault for the accident. It applies when the other party had the final opportunity to avoid the injury but failed to act. The purpose of this rule is to prevent negligent defendants from […]
When used right, your high beams can help you stay safe on the road. However, sometimes, in addition to being proper etiquette, Virginia law requires you to use your low beams instead of your high beams. When you violate the law and fail to use your high beams properly, you can significantly increase the risk […]
You can file an auto insurance claim or bring a lawsuit in Virginia without needing a police report to prove fault or recover compensation. You can still build a strong claim using photos, witness statements, medical records, repair estimates, and other evidence. The report may actually be inadmissible if it contains statements from individuals who […]
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