A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disruption in normal brain function caused by an external force, often resulting from a blow, jolt, or lack of oxygen to the head. These injuries can range from mild concussions to severe, life-altering impairments that impact cognition, behavior, physical function, and emotional regulation. While some TBIs resolve with …
You’ve been injured, but first things first: you need to get better. If you have been injured the number one priority is for you to take time to get better. Get the surgery. See your orthopedist. Make those follow up appointments. Do your physical therapy exercises. Start going to therapy to deal with the heavy …
This one depends on the type of case you have and the injuries involved. On average, our pedestrian, motor vehicle, and bicycle collisions are completely settled within a year or less. Our medical malpractice cases can take longer. It all really depends on individual circumstances. My team pushes hard to reach settlements efficiently while fighting …
Probably a lot more. How much insurance you need depends on a lot of factors. Do you have a big mortgage payment? Kids in daycare? How critical are you, financially, to your family? Do you bring home 50% of the income? Are you a stay home parent who is busy full time organizing, chauffeuring, and …
An injury doesn’t only have to do with the pain that one suffers or the financial damages that a person incurs. It’s about the things that he or she cannot do, like chasing the kids around the backyard, playing in the weekly soccer team, or even enjoying gardening during sunny days. THESE are the moments …
If you’ve been in a car accident in Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia, you might wonder if you can file a personal injury claim without hiring a lawyer. The good news is, you can! We sometimes advise it when we don’t think we can add value to a client’s bottom line. It might take some work, …
When pursuing a personal injury claim in Virginia, one of the most critical factors to consider is the statute of limitations—the legal deadline by which you must file your case. Missing this deadline can mean losing your right to pursue compensation. This article breaks down the key aspects of the Virginia personal injury statute and provides insight …
If you get hurt in an accident, a personal injury claim can help you get money for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, some people think that by exaggerating their injuries, they can get a larger settlement. While this might seem like a smart move, it can actually hurt your case because …
Suffered a Personal Injury? We Handle the Case—You Focus on Recovery. Call Now for a Free Consultation.202-949-7109 “Am I going to have to go to trial?” When faced with a personal injury case, one of the most common questions people have is, “Am I going to have to go to trial?” The thought of going …
Understanding Contingency Fees and How Victims Benefit From It If you got hurt in a car crash in Washington DC, dealing with medical bills and missing work can cause a lot of stress. Thinking about paying for a personal injury lawyer can make everything feel too hard. At Kitchel Law, we want to help people …