Shevlin Smith, P.C. Legal Blog

The short answer is yes. Both Virginia law and District of Columbia law require the repayment of Workers’ Compensation. Virginia Code ____ states ______. D.C. Code _____ states _____. There are two important factors to note, however. First, you are often entitled to credits for the costs of hiring a lawyer to handle your negligence claim. This credit takes into…

Americans send over 150 billion texts each month, according to distraction.gov, a government website established to help eliminate distracted driving. Although the popularity of talk-free messaging isn’t that surprising, the inherent danger of this form of communication for drivers is taking its toll. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that as the popularity of text messaging increases, the number of…

Hospitals and doctors are supposed to help people, not harm or even kill them. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. In fact, over 400,000 people die each year because of problems that are caused by medical mistakes. This means that people who are seeking treatment for an illness or injury become further injured, sick or even die from something a…

Paraplegia vs. Quadriplegia According to a study initiated by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, there are nearly six million people suffering from some sort of paralysis in the United States. Of this six million, five percent (300,000) are paralyzed as a result of accidental spinal cord injuries. Paralysis from spinal cord injuries are generally classified under one of two…

Your baby girl turned two weeks old yesterday. You and your husband are thrilled to have her home, but you’ve been noticing some odd behavior that has you both worried. The day you left the hospital, your doctor informed you that she may have pulled a neck muscle during delivery but that you shouldn’t worry because it will heal quickly.…