Even thought Washington D.C. is a popular spot for tourists, most of the accidents in the District are caused by D.C. and Maryland residents. Visitors in D.C. are injured in a number of these accidents, but often head back home to heal from those injuries. Attorneys at Posey Lebowitz have experience in representing those injured…
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News and Important Cases in D.C.
D.C. Generally Does Not Impose “Damages Caps” in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Actions
by ryanposey •
Unlike Maryland (caps on pain and suffering) and Virginia (caps on punitive damages), the District of Columbia does not generally impose caps on recovery for torts actions against private individuals. In fact, the District of Columbia has even waived its own sovereign immunity where a government employee, acting within the scope of employment, causes a…
News and Important Cases in D.C.
What happens if I sign a waiver?
by ryanposey •
Did you sign a waiver before participating in an activity in Washington D.C.? Often we don’t remember whether we signed a waiver — but you can be sure that a company or organization that went to the trouble of having you sign it does. They keep fastidious records of signing a waiver because it can…