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Many of us are taught the basic principles of “defensive driving” when learning first learning to operate a car. This term refers to a loose set of practices meant to account for the irresponsibility and occasionally unpredictable behavior of our fellow motorists. You can’t control the behavior of the driver in the vehicle next to…

It’s fairly well-known that “pain and suffering” is a common factor in calculating the damages in a personal injury settlement. A reliable legal advocate will take your emotional damage and reduced quality of life into consideration when pursuing a settlement on your behalf. However, the layperson may find this confusing. Other common damages like medical…

Intense summer storms have plagued the DC area over recent weeks. High winds, saturating rain, and lightning all represent unique threats to the well-being of people and their communities. The damage wrought by these storms is plainly visible after they’ve passed. In a recent blog post we discussed the threats posed by driving in heavy…

“Victim blaming” is a phrase that’s entered our collective lexicon in recent years. It’s a useful shorthand for describing unfortunate individuals who wind up maligned or victimized by forces beyond their control. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that even when acting with the best of intentions and with the bounds of reasonable, responsible behavior,…