Our Blog Year: 2026

In Washington, DC, you can absolutely go to an urgent care center for a work-related injury if that feels like the best option at the moment. Under D.C. workers’ compensation law, you have the right to choose your own physician or medical facility from the start, rather than being forced to use a doctor or…

In a slip and fall case in Washington D.C., strong evidence is essential for proving that a property owner, landlord, or manager was negligent. The most helpful items include photos or videos showing the exact condition of the surface at the time of the incident.   Gathering the names and contact information of eyewitnesses is also…

In Washington, DC, motorcyclists involved in a crash are not subject to the usual strict contributory negligence standard that bars any compensation if you are even 1% at fault. Instead, DC applies a modified comparative negligence standard for motorcycle accidents. This means an injured rider can still recover damages as long as they are less…

Car accidents caused by speeding are unfortunately common. Most drivers understand that going too fast behind the wheel is unsafe, but many people don’t realize just how much of a difference speed can make when an accident occurs. Even a few miles per hour above what conditions safely allow can make the difference between a…

If you were hurt at work and only work part time, you may be wondering whether you still have the right to workers’ compensation benefits. In Washington, DC, many part-time employees are still covered, and your employer generally cannot deny your claim just because you work fewer hours.The real issue is usually not whether you…