Rude Treatment or a Real Injury Claim? A New D.C. Ruling on Assault and Emotional Distress, Explained
Being treated badly is not the same as being legally injured. A May 2026 D.C. Court of Appeals decision draws the line between an upsetting encounter and a real claim for assault or emotional distress.
Injured as a Child in Maryland State Custody? A New Ruling Says Your Three-Year Clock Doesn’t Start Until You Turn 18
A new Maryland ruling means the three-year clock for children injured in state custody doesn't start until they turn 18. What families and survivors should know.
Maryland’s “Household Exclusion”: How a Family Member’s Car Insurance Can Drop From $300,000 to $30,000
How Maryland's household exclusion can limit auto-insurance recovery when the at-fault driver is a family member — and what a new ruling means for injured passengers.
2025 Year in Review: The DMV Injury-Law Decisions That Mattered
From two January wins in Virginia's Supreme Court to the Whiteru finale, 2025 reshaped DMV injury law. Our year-end review of the decisions that mattered.
Whiteru, the Finale: DC's Highest Court Confirms a Duty to Aid the Fallen
The D.C. Court of Appeals answered the Whiteru certified question: property owners who know someone lies injured must render reasonable aid. The saga ends.
The Personal Injury "Justice Gap": Why the At-Fault Driver's Insurance Matters Most (And Your Only Way to Fix It)
When the at-fault driver's insurance can't cover what you lost, the "justice gap" begins. How injured people in DC, Maryland, and Virginia can close it.
Dog Bites in the District: Strict Liability Myths, the Leash Law, and What Victims Should Know
Is DC a strict liability dog bite jurisdiction? Not quite. The at-large rule, the leash law, and how dog attack victims actually recover in Washington.
Virginia's 2024 Crash Numbers Are In: What They Say About Who Gets Hurt, and Where
Virginia's 2024 Traffic Crash Facts: 129,244 crashes, 918 deaths, 64,086 injuries. What the DMV's numbers mean for crash victims and their families.
Filed Before June 1? What Maryland's Child Victims Act Cap Rollback Means for Pending Cases
Thousands of Maryland survivors filed before the June 1 cap rollback. What HB 1378 means for pending Child Victims Act cases — and for those still deciding.
Asking a Chatbot About Your Injury Case? What AI Gets Wrong About DC, Maryland, and Virginia Law
AI chatbots give confident answers about injury law — and get DMV specifics wrong. The contributory negligence trap, notice deadlines, and more.
Virginia's Medical Malpractice Cap Hits $2.70 Million on July 1: The Schedule, and the Strategy
On July 1, 2025, Virginia's med mal cap rises to $2.70 million. Why the date of the malpractice — not the trial — controls, and what the schedule means.
Maryland Cuts Child Victims Act Damages After June 1: Why the Filing Date Now Matters So Much
Maryland's HB 1378 slashes Child Victims Act damages caps for suits filed on or after June 1, 2025. What survivors considering a claim need to know now.
Assisted Living Neglect in Maryland: The Regulatory Gap Families Should Know About
Maryland assisted living facilities face far lighter regulation than nursing homes. What COMAR 10.07.14 requires — and what it doesn't — when neglect causes injury.
Understanding Wrongful Death Claims in Maryland: What Families Need to Know
Who is allowed to file, what damages Maryland permits, and how long families have to act after losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence. A plain-English guide for Maryland families.
How to Deal with Insurance Adjusters After an Accident
The adjuster who calls after your accident may sound sympathetic, but their job is to pay you as little as possible. What to say, what to avoid, and when to stop talking.
E-Bike and Scooter Battery Fires: Product Liability Comes to DC Apartments
Lithium-ion battery fires from e-bikes and scooters are injuring riders and neighbors alike. How DC product liability law treats battery fire claims.
Why Getting Medical Attention After an Accident Is Critical
Feeling fine after a crash doesn’t mean you are, and a gap in treatment is the first thing an insurer will use against you. Why prompt medical care protects your health and your claim.
Understanding Contributory Negligence in Virginia: What It Means for Your Personal Injury Claim
Virginia is one of a handful of places where being even slightly at fault can bar your recovery entirely. What contributory negligence means for your claim, and how insurers try to use it against you.
Steps to Take Immediately After a Car Accident in the D.C. Metro Area
What you do in the minutes and days after a D.C.-area car accident can make or break your claim. A step-by-step guide from our trial lawyers.
The Child Victims Act Survives: Maryland's Highest Court Upholds Survivors' Right to Sue
Maryland's Supreme Court held 4-3 that the Child Victims Act's revival of time-barred abuse claims is constitutional. What the ruling means for survivors.