Can You Sue If Your Cancer Was Misdiagnosed or Detected Late?
A late cancer diagnosis becomes medical malpractice only when a provider’s failure to meet the standard of care, not the disease itself, causes the delay and leads to real harm. In Washington, D.C., you generally have three years to file a medical malpractice claim.
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What Compensation Can You Recover After an Uber Accident?
When an Uber driver is on the way to pick you up or already has you in the car, Uber’s $1 million liability policy is in effect. Knowing which coverage period applies at the moment of the crash often determines how much compensation you can recover.
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How to File an Uber Accident Claim in Washington, D.C.
After an Uber crash in Washington, D.C., the coverage that applies depends on the driver’s app status. During an accepted ride, Uber carries a $1 million liability policy. While the driver waits for a request, coverage drops to $50,000 per person, and offline, only the driver’s personal policy...
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How Are Pain and Suffering Calculated After an Auto Accident?
The District of Columbia has no statutory cap on pain and suffering damages in standard auto accident cases. The amount you can recover depends on the strength of your evidence, not an arbitrary legislative ceiling.
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What Evidence Is Most Important in a Personal Injury Claim?
Washington, DC follows pure contributory negligence for most personal injury claims, meaning even a 1% finding of fault against you can completely bar recovery, with limited exceptions. Strong, well-organized evidence is your best defense against that outcome.
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In a Washington, DC personal injury claim, the...
What to Do If a Truck Accident Was Caused by Driver Fatigue
Trucking companies are only required to retain Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records for six months. After a fatigue-related crash, evidence preservation is among the most time-sensitive steps in your case.
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After a fatigue-related truck accident in Washington, DC, you protect your case by getting medical...
Simeone & Miller Attorneys Thomas Simeone and Craig Miller Named 2026 Super Lawyers
The annual recognition honors attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Simeone & Miller, LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Thomas J. Simeone and Craig Miller have been selected for the 2026 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers list.
When Does a Hospital Become Liable for a Doctor’s Negligence?
In Washington, DC, a hospital can be held liable for a doctor’s negligence when the doctor is a hospital employee. DC courts have also recognized that a hospital may face direct liability for its own negligent acts, such as negligent credentialing. A third option (i.e., apparent agency theory)...
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What Compensation Can You Get in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Washington, DC does not cap non-economic damages in most personal injury cases, giving injured individuals the opportunity to pursue full and fair compensation for their losses.
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In Washington, DC, a personal injury claim can cover far more than emergency medical bills. Injured individuals may be...
Car Accident Claims Involving Out-of-State Drivers
Washington, DC's strict contributory negligence rule and no-fault insurance system create unique challenges when a car accident involves a driver from another state. Understanding which laws apply and how insurance coverage works across state lines can make or break your claim.
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When a car accident...