CHASENBOSCOLO Personal Injury Archives

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CHASENBOSCOLO attorneys John Everett and Katie Beale wrote an article that was featured in the Maryland Association for Justice’s Trial Reporter. Trial Reporter “is the Maryland Association for Justice’s flagship publication…” and is read by attorneys across the state of Maryland. We’ve made the article, titled Beating a Dead Horse: Are Damage Caps and Remittitur […]

Emotional distress can take a real toll on your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being, and it’s not something to take lightly. But can you sue for emotional distress? In Fairfax, Virginia, you do have the option to pursue legal action for emotional distress. That said, it’s a bit of a tricky area because it’s […]

Most people recognize the importance of seeking medical attention after sustaining an injury in a car accident. However, because some crash-related injuries are not immediately apparent, going to the doctor is simply not a priority for many car accident victims. Even those who have sustained noticeable harm might not realize that the timing of their […]

After a serious accident, you may assume you have the right to pursue and receive compensation for your injuries and losses if someone else caused the accident. However, in some states, including Maryland and Virginia, a legal doctrine called contributory negligence can prevent you from collecting damages, even if the other party is primarily to […]

If you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be considering legal action to seek compensation for your losses. In Virginia, many personal injury cases undergo a mediation process before trial. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution that aims to help each party reach a mutually agreeable settlement without a lengthy and […]

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and other losses resulting from the crash. Suppose you suffer injuries in an accident caused by a hit-and-run driver. In that case, your options for pursuing compensation will depend on whether law enforcement can identify […]

Suffering injuries in a car accident can be painful, emotionally traumatizing, and financially devastating. On top of paying for repairs to your car, your medical care may cost tens of thousands of dollars. To make matters worse, there is a strong chance you will lose wages due to missing some time at work while you […]

Pre-existing conditions can make insurance claims more difficult because an insurance company may resist paying compensation when the injured party has one. Insurance companies are for-profit companies with one goal: maintaining their bottom line. As a result, an insurance company may use evidence of prior injuries to deny coverage. If you have been injured in […]

If you have recently been in a car accident, you may be wondering how to report the accident to the insurance company. How you report a car accident to your insurance company depends on your preferred communication method and the insurance company. Some accidents may be reported via the insurance companies’ online customer portal, and […]