Recent changes to Virgnia’s Underinsured Motorist statute (Code of Virgnia § 38.2- 2206) have gone into effect which should directly increase your peace of mind while driving. Underinsured motorist coverage is designed to protect you in the unfortunate event of a collision where the at-fault driver does not have enough
It is with immense pride that we announce two recent victories in cases on appeal. The first victory came in the matter of Tami Browne v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. The Court of Appeals of Maryland aligned with our firm’s interpretation of a Maryland statute, establishing a precedent
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
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
We are proud to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. was named a “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected Purely Peer Review® research and accolades company in the legal profession. This is the first year that Best Lawyers
A Message from Managing Partner Ira Sherman It is the time of year when we celebrate holidays— Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza—and rejoice in the concept of “Joy to the World” and “Peace on Earth.” These holidays could not be more perfectly timed. We are all ready to celebrate with family
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
We are proud to celebrate two extraordinary employees who are celebrating their 10th anniversary with the firm. Pam Frye has worked as Partner Allan M. Siegel’s legal assistant for 10 years. She started at the firm as a temporary employee, but as soon as Mr. Siegel started working with her,
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.
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).
