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How are Pain and Suffering Determined in a Personal Injury Claim?

April 17, 2020 by Patrick Malone

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If you have ever been injured, you probably know that both the injury itself and recovering from it can be incredibly painful, both physically and emotionally. What you may not know is that if you were hurt because of something that someone else did, you may be able to recover for your pain and suffering….

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Washington, D.C. Car Accident Claims Against Allstate

February 7, 2020 by Patrick Malone

If you have been injured in an accident, you are likely under a lot of strain. In addition to seeking treatment for your injuries, you may be dealing with lost wages, a car that you can’t drive because of damage sustained in the accident, and ever-increasing medical bills. So when an insurance company like Allstate….

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What Happens When You Go to Court for a Car Accident?

February 6, 2020 by Patrick Malone

If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may be anxious about what happens next. Will you have to go to court?  Will you be forced to relive a traumatic experience before a room full of strangers? The overwhelming majority of personal injury cases are settled before trial. According to some reports, just….

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Dizziness and Vertigo After a Car Accident

February 5, 2020 by Patrick Malone

Most of us experience dizziness at some point.  For many, the symptoms will pass after a short time. Others may live with this unnerving sensation for an extended time — making them feel nauseated, be unsteady on their feet, or even be unable to go about their daily lives. While there are many potential causes….

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Can a Car Accident Cause a Hernia?

February 4, 2020 by Patrick Malone

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Car accidents can cause any number of injuries, from whiplash to broken bones to head injuries. These are the types of crash-related injuries that most people are familiar with because they straightforwardly follow from the type of impact experienced in a car accident. For example, it is easy to understand how someone could suffer a….

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Can Car Accidents Cause Arthritis?

December 23, 2019 by Patrick Malone

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When you think of arthritis, chances are good that your first thought is of your grandparents, parents — or even your own aging joints! Most of us view this medical condition as something that only old people get, yet the truth is that anyone can be diagnosed with arthritis. This is particularly true if a….

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How Long Does It Take to Negotiate a Personal Injury Settlement in Washington, D.C.?

December 21, 2019 by Web Admin

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After you have been hurt in a medical malpractice case, car accident, slip and fall, or another type of personal injury, you may be in a difficult place. Many people are unable to work after this type of event, and find themselves with less money and more bills. When you add the stress of being….

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In a Car Accident with No License or Insurance: What Happens

December 20, 2019 by Patrick Malone

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In an ideal world, every driver on the road would have perfect driving skills and would pay full time and attention every second behind the wheel. Every motorist would also have the maximum level of insurance available — not that he or she would need it, because our perfect driving would mean no accidents. Of….

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Is Lane-Splitting Legal in Washington, D.C.?

December 19, 2019 by Patrick Malone

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If you drive in Washington, D.C. or the greater metropolitan area, chances are good that you have been stuck in a massive traffic jam. During those times, you have probably wished that you could zip through the spaces between the stopped vehicles. If you had a motorcycle, you probably could, through a practice known as….

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What Causes Neck or Lower Back Pain After an Accident?

December 18, 2019 by Patrick Malone

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Each day in Washington, D.C., there is an average of 72 car accidents — a yearly total of 26,459 crashes in 2017 alone. Of those 72 accidents, 18 collisions result in injuries. In many cases, these injuries will lead to serious, debilitating pain. Even fender benders and other minor traffic accidents can lead to significant….

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