When a driver hits you on a DC street, you expect their insurance to cover your medical bills. What you don’t expect is to learn that the District’s minimum insurance requirements haven’t been updated in 39 years. Every driver in DC is legally required to carry auto insurance with
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
LiveNOW from FOX anchor Mike Pache interviewed Washington, D.C. trial attorney Joseph Cammarata to examine whether relatives of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing could face criminal exposure as the investigation proceeds. The discussion follows reporting that Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University and that
The 2025 Washington DC Super Lawyers® annual list was recently released. Super Lawyers® is a highly respected rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers across more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is rigorous and multi-phased. It includes
Our clients were the parents of a young man killed in a tragic auto collision in Baltimore County, Maryland, who retained the law firm to bring a claim for their son’s death. The wrongdoer negligently attempted to turn his vehicle left in front of the young man’s oncoming vehicle but
Starting September 30, 2025 the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks to recipients. If you are a social security recipient, and do not already get your payments electronically you must take action immediately to ensure your benefits are not interrupted. SSA offers two options. Recipients can
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 excited to announce that Attorney Justin A. Turner has recently joined our esteemed team of trial lawyers. Justin brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in securing favorable outcomes for clients. He has over a decade of experience advocating for individuals who have
The law firm recently settled an underinsured motorist case against State Farm Insurance Company (“State Farm”) for $400,000. An underinsured motorist case exists when the victim of a car crash has injuries that are worth more than the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. In that situation, after we collect the full
A message from Managing Partner Ira Sherman I know it’s usually impolite to brag, but today I just can’t help it. I am bursting with pride and here’s why: These results are a reflection of the tireless work we put into every case, the trust our clients place in us,
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).
