I, like many of my clients and co-workers, am a huge sports fan. And this is my favorite time of the year for sports. March Madness recently wrapped up (Go Hoos! I went to UVA Law School), the Washington Capitals are about have just begun their playoff push in hopes
A major stabbing occurred on 14th and U Street around noon on Saturday, the 5th. This stabbing occurred a few blocks from the deadly unprovoked stabbing of a runner in Logan Circle that made national headlines last September and a few blocks from the hammer attack in October. I returned to the D.C. area after living in
The holiday season is a festive and wonderful time. People get a chance to take a break from work, spend some quality time with their families, and engage in family traditions. Sadly, the holiday season is also a time when people must stay vigilant. According to statistics from the Department
Recently, we’ve blogged on accidents involving swimming pools and shared information about the rights of victims who suffer preventable harm, the rights of families who suffer profound losses due to fatal swimming pool accidents and drownings, and who can be held liable when accidents are deemed preventable. While these types of accidents
Swimming pools are a popular way to cool off during the summer months, and while they can be a fun way to beat the heat or get your exercise, pools are not without their risks. That’s especially the case when negligence is involved. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.,
Many of our clients choose day camps for their children to attend for all or part of the summer. Parents generally assume that the camps are well-operated and that safety is a primary concern. Unfortunately, camps frequently employ paraprofessionals and teenagers to take care of your children. These individuals may
We are all familiar with the tiled surfaces of Metro stations. What may be less familiar is the fact that, over time, the force of people’s shoes on the tiles scuffs and wears down the surface, making the tiles smoother and slippery. When wet, the tiles in certain Metro stations
Earlier this month, two victims were injured and several businesses were displaced after a parking garage at the Watergate hotel collapsed. The incident put a halt on construction work being performed as part of a $125 million hotel renovation project. According to officials, the incident took place shortly after 10:00
If you have injured yourself in a fall at a store, mall, or other public place, you may want to speak to a lawyer about the seriousness of your case. In order to win what is commonly called a slip and fall case, your lawyer will help determine if you can prove
In the aftermath of the tragic Navy Yard mass shooting in Washington, news sources have begun to speculate: How did multiple government and third-party agencies miss the red flags that pointed to Aaron Alexis’ mental illness and violent tendencies? According to The Washington Post, the gunman’s mass shooting was preceded by a
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