This case involved a slip and fall on an icy stairwell. Our client rented a basement apartment in a residential house in Alexandria, Virginia. The stairwell did not have a handrail in violation of Virginia Code. On the morning in question, there was black ice on the stairwell. The landlord
If you or your loved one were injured in a slip-and-fall accident in Rockville, Maryland, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The Chaikin Sherman Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. team will help you get the payment you deserve for any damages caused by the negligence of another person
Winter is here, which means that we all have to be careful to avoid ice and snow on parking lots. However, black ice is not always visible on parking lots and sidewalks, and is thus not easy to avoid. Property owners should take reasonable steps to remove and prevent black
The wintertime is host to a wide variety of injuries. Snowy and icy conditions make virtually every aspect of traveling outdoors more dangerous. Read up on the most common injuries that happen during the winter and how you can keep yourself safe. Top Winter Injuries When people think of winter
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
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
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 winter we receive many phone calls from clients who have slipped and fallen on ice. Unfortunately, the Maryland Court of Appeals made these cases much more difficult to win in Maryland. Approximately two years ago, the Maryland Court of Appeals held that that an injured party cannot recover when
Prevention of slip and falls is not just a matter of making sure that your environment is as safe as possible. You can have an effect on the likelihood that you will suffer a slip and fall. There are many things that each of us can do to protect ourselves, as best
Partners Ira Sherman and Joseph Cammarata taped a radio show entitled “Brain Injuries 101” for Ringler Radio during the national American Association for Justice convention in Philadelphia in July 2008. Messrs. Sherman and Cammarata alternated in responding to questions presented by Ms. Cindy Chanley, the moderator. The program emphasized the importance in
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).
