Walking along major roads in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region often means navigating long distances between crosswalks, fast-moving multilane traffic, and areas that become nearly invisible after dark. According to a recent Washington Post investigation, these familiar frustrations are part of a broader national pattern that helps explain
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is a national organization which aims to promote justice and fairness for injured individuals and safeguard their right to a trial by jury. AAJ strives to strengthen the civil justice system through education and advocacy, ensuring victims can hold responsible parties accountable for negligence
We are proud to announce that partner Joseph Cammarata, has been recognized as the 2025 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. This prestigious award—the highest honor bestowed by the Association—was presented to Mr. Cammarata at the organization’s Annual Awards Dinner on May
At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., we measure our success by the lives we impact and the justice we deliver. We are proud to report successful outcomes in six challenging cases, securing financial relief for our clients and accountability for the wrongdoers. $2 Million Settlement: Construction Negligence Case Our
Partners Joseph Cammarata and Stephen Ollar obtained a jury award of $18.8 million in a car crash case in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our client was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver who caused his work van to cross over the double-yellow
Allan M. Siegel of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. Honored as DC’s Trial Lawyer of the Year Allan Siegel, a partner at the esteemed Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. law firm, has been awarded the 2024 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award by the Trial Lawyers Association of
Seeking Compensation for a Blunt Force Injury Blunt force trauma to the head, a common injury in accidents and assaults, can lead to severe physical and psychological effects. Victims may face long-term health difficulties, financial strain from medical bills, and potential loss of income due to disability. In such instances,
Partner Allan M. Siegel was invited by the Michigan Association of Justice to speak to their members on how to handle brain injury cases. He was asked to discuss how to effectively prove brain injury cases at trial in light of the fact that these injuries are often “invisible injuries.”
Our 68-year-old client was a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk at a local shopping center when she was violently struck by a vehicle whose driver was proceeding at a high rate of speed. The driver claimed she could not see our client because the sun was in her eyes. As
Law stands out as one of the most fiercely competitive service-oriented industries, with a staggering 450,000 law firms spread across the United States as of 2023. Earning acknowledgment within the highest echelons stands as a significant achievement reserved for a select few. This distinction is bestowed through a meticulous evaluation
At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our car accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, handling every aspect of your case to protect your rights. Trust us to stand by you and advocate aggressively on your behalf.
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The car accident lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. serve the entire Washington, D.C. metro area, including Virginia (Northern Virginia, Arlington, Fairfax, Woodbridge, Manassas, and Alexandria), and Maryland (Bethesda, Hyattsville, Rockville, Laurel, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Waldorf, Upper Marlboro, Frederick, Bowie, and Silver Spring).
