In recognition of Mr. Cammarata’s career of advocating and litigating on behalf of individuals with brain injury, in July 2022, Partner Joseph Cammarata was elected to serve a one-year term as Chairman of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice, which is a national trial lawyers’ organization.
Partner Joseph Cammarata was successful in obtaining two settlements in cases involving serious permanent injuries. One case involved a member of the U.S. military, now age 45, who was sideswiped as he was riding his motorcycle on Interstate 395, near the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia. As a result of the collision, our
A message from Managing Partner Ira Sherman Decades ago, Mr. Chaikin and I chose two sayings to describe the mission of what was then Chaikin & Sherman. The first saying was: “We Fight for Those You Love!” We knew that our first obligation was to pursue justice for our clients
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can devastate the lives of those affected by them. Not only do they cause physical damage, but they can also lead to cognitive and emotional issues that may affect people for years after their injury. Fortunately, with proper treatment and rehabilitation, many of
The lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. have been in the trenches fighting for clients who have suffered brain injuries long before many understood the seriousness of this type of injury. Many years ago, it was expected that if a boxer “had their bell rung” they would get
It’s that time of year again when Daylights Savings ends, and we “fall back” and gain an hour of sleep. While gaining an hour of sleep may seem enjoyable, research has shown that it can have adverse health consequences, including sleep disruption, mood disturbances, and even an increased risk of
A message from Managing Partner Ira Sherman The earliest record I have of the beginnings of this law firm is Mr. Chaikin’s handwritten ledger that set forth, on a monthly basis, the settlements of all of our clients’ cases. The first page of this ledger is dated January 1973, and
It’s that time of year again when Daylights Savings kicks in, and we “spring forward” and lose an hour of sleep. While losing this hour of sleep may not seem significant, research has shown that it can have serious consequences. The biannual event takes a toll on our bodies, leaving
As we enter a new year, it is the perfect opportunity to take stock of the various categories of auto insurance coverage available and to review our own coverage to determine whether it satisfies our needs for the following year. Far too often we find that our clients who have
My name is Melonie Mills, I am the newest claims manager at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. I have a Master’s of Science Degree in Legal Studies, with an emphasis in Health Care Delivery; a Master’s Degree in Public Health, with an emphasis in Epidemiology and Health & Policy Management.
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).
