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Key Terms in Personal Injury Law
If you have suffered injury due to the fault of another, you may have a personal injury claim for compensation for the damages you have incurred. Injuries may be to your person, your property or you may be bringing a claim on behalf of an injured loved one. Personal injury law can encompass a vast number of different injuries and causes of those injuries. We provide a glossary of some key personal injury terms for your convenience.

Preparing to Meet with Your Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in an accident or suffered injury, it is important to speak to an attorney. Before meeting with your attorney, it is wise to prepare information relating to your injury. This checklist provides different types of information you may be asked to bring to an initial meeting with your personal injury attorney.

What to Expect in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
To have a personal injury claim, you (or a loved one) must have been injured due to the negligence of another. Injuries are often physical in nature, but they do not have to be; some injuries are emotional. The type and cause of injury may vary greatly depending on the circumstances of your case. In such a claim, the plaintiff (injured person) must determine who is responsible for the injuries suffered, establish that person’s negligence and show the court the type and amount of losses incurred in order to be awarded compensation for injuries. The following article discusses the elements of a personal injury case and the types of damages you may be able to recover.

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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Silver Spring, Maryland
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Over 40 Years of Experience: Verdicts & Settlements
  • $7.5 million verdict against a public utility company for the electrocution death of a 13-year old girl.
  • $2.6 million structured settlement negotiated for child who was mauled by 3 dogs.
  • $1.6 million verdict against the District of Columbia for an assault of an inmate causing severe brain damage.
  • $1.1 million settlement for a Latino man left with permanent scarring and injuries after a car accident.
  • $1.35 million settlement for a man injured in a car accident 
  • $600,000 verdict against the District of Columbia police for the brutal assault of a minor.
  • $600,000 verdict against the District of Columbia for the stabbing an inmate.
  • $600,000 settlement received for a Latino youth who was injured in a car accident.
  • $550,000 verdict against the D.C. government for the thumb amputation of a child on a D.C. playground.
  • $520,000 verdict against an organization for a slip and fall injury on their premises because of a defective emergency door.