Feb 19, 2018 | Krista DeSmyter
Living in the Washington, D.C., area, one of the first questions a new acquaintance will ask is, “What do you do?” When I respond that I practice workers’ compensation law, a common follow-up question in the midst of our conversation may be, “Have you ever met someone who faked an injury to get compensation benefits?” […]
What is voir dire? Voir dire, also known as “jury selection,” is a critical component of our civil justice system. In most jurisdictions throughout the country, voir dire is a process that is led by attorneys and not by judges. In fact, as recently as 2015, Massachusetts became the 40th state to allow attorney-led voir […]
Feb 05, 2018 | admin
by Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena Trigger warning: the following discusses sexual assault and rape issues “He stood there in a robe, and then opened it.” “He grabbed my breasts as I walked by, every time.” “I complained to my bosses about it. They never did anything, and it kept getting worse.” “I tried to avoid him, find […]
As the son of an aircraft mechanic, I remember my dad always telling me, “Work hard for the things you want in this life.” One day I asked him, “What do you want in life?” He told me that he wanted a roof over his family’s head, he wanted my mom to be happy and […]
Jan 22, 2018 | Tom Teodori
What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)? Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is an optional coverage under a Maryland automobile insurance policy. PIP is a no-fault benefit guaranteeing some compensation to motor vehicle accident victims. Larimore v. American Ins. Co., 69 Md. App. 631 (1987). Benefits are payable without regard to the fault or non-fault of the […]
Why do I need a trial lawyer if I have suffered a concussion, head injury or traumatic brain injury in a car wreck, fall or sports injury? The brain is the world’s greatest computer and the least understood part of our anatomy. Our brain has three parts: the rational, the emotional, and, buried deep beneath […]
Jan 09, 2018 | Barry Chasen
To me, the underdog is characterized by a lifelong fight. Things seem bleak, but the underdog fights to overcome. He fights and he struggles. He keeps his head down and works. Every once in a while, pop culture reminds us of how great the underdog story is: a JFK is elected or an Obama inspires […]
Sep 27, 2017 | admin
Massage Envy, a franchised chain that employs tens of thousands of massage therapists nationwide, has dozens of locations throughout the D.C. metro area. As perhaps the most recognizable name in the industry, Massage Envy has built its reputation as a place people can trust to get a safe, professional massage. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the […]
When hospitals fail to ensure the equipment they use is safe, patients face potential exposure to infection and disease. Recently, Kaiser Permanente in Largo, Maryland, has come under scrutiny for its failure to sterilize equipment used during colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures. This oversight placed 23 patients at risk of serious infection, including HIV and […]
Jan 06, 2017 | admin
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a tough decision to make. You’d probably like to provide the around-the-clock care they need yourself, but sometimes that’s not possible. So you find the best facility their Medicare or Medicaid will cover and expect that facility to treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve. Unfortunately, one […]
