Michael & Joy – Testimonial Video

Joy:
We are both bikers. We bike daily, at least at that time. And that particular day, I was going from a bike ride on 11th Street. Beautiful. I remember it was just a beautiful day. There weren’t many people out, and just suddenly my bike stopped. I remember hitting my head when I fell to the ground.
Ethan:
There was an incorrectly installed grate in the bike lane. That was a hazard for bikers.
Joy:
I was really afraid to go to sleep because I didn’t know if I would wake up or wake back up. At that time, I was doing 20 miles a day. I mean, I was really energetic and into it. Suddenly a life that was not a medical life became just that.
Ethan:
The main attorney we worked with here at the firm was Joe Cammarata. He was experienced and knowledgeable, and what he did was guide us through this. He would answer questions. He was responsive to both of our questions. He let us know what was going to happen before it happened, and then once it happened, he told us what happened and he just led us through the whole experience.
Joy:
I really see this is such an outstanding firm, one that listens and that’s really important. When you’re injured, they don’t just skirt over you. They honestly and sincerely listen, asking for our input on everything, leaving every decision, final decision up to us. I was just amazed at his ability to negotiate, feeling their humanness, caring human beings who, when they think that something has been done to you, that is unfair. They’re going to go that extra mile, and I’m so appreciative of that. I’m Joy,
Ethan:
And I’m Michael,
Joy:
And we’re clients of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata and Siegle.


Joy and Michael were active daily cyclists in the heart of Washington, DC. On what seemed like a routine ride down 11th Street, Joy suffered a devastating accident caused by an improperly installed grate in the bike lane. The fall left her with a serious head injury and a sudden shift from an active lifestyle to a medical recovery journey.

From their first call with Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, they felt listened to, cared for, and supported. Attorney Joseph Cammarata personally led their case, offering clarity, transparency, and compassion at every turn.

“Joe walked us through everything, answered every question, and always left the final decision to us,” Joy shared. “It wasn’t just about law—it was about feeling heard, respected, and represented.”

Their story is one of resilience and the power of having the right legal team by your side.

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