According to the Insurance Information Institute*, the average car accident settlement amount for bodily injury claims in the Washington DC area is $24,000. However, that statistic fails to tell the whole story. There is no “typical” car accident settlement amount. The value of a car accident settlement depends on a…
Washington DC follows a modified “no-fault” approach to car accidents. If you suffered injuries in a car accident, your auto insurance should cover your medical bills and lost income, regardless of who caused the accident. However, in some situations, you may file a legal claim against the other driver (or…
The Washington DC Dram Shop law lets you sue a business if they served an intoxicated person or minor who then caused an accident that injured you. The law not only lets you seek compensation, but it also lets you hold those who contribute to drunk driving crashes accountable. The…
Unfortunately, far too often, people think they can handle a Washington DC car accident claim on their own and come away with less compensation than they deserve. Consider allowing an attorney with experience handling car accident cases to help you manage your claim for several reasons. A personal injury attorney…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
As frustrating as it is to be tailgated, it is illegal in Virginia to respond by brake checking. If you do, you could face a reckless driving charge, usually a Class 1 misdemeanor, with penalties including license points, fines, and jail time. You could also be liable for an ensuing…
