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Personal Injury

What Personal Injuries Require Surgery?

Whether your injuries require surgery has drastic implications on your personal injury case. The decision of if you need surgery is between you and your doctor. As personal injury lawyers at Gelb & Gelb, our job is to get you as much compensation as possible if you require surgery. We represent clients who require surgery for injuries from car accidents,

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Medical Malpractice, News, Personal Injury

Liability in the Death of Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry stood tall as perhaps one of the most recognizable sitcom stars of the 1990s. His show, Friends, was among the best television shows of its era and still provides entertainment today. At 54 years old at the time of his death, he was considerably too young to pass away. Without extensive data to back this up, it is probably

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Is it Illegal to Drive Without Insurance in DC?

Driving without insurance is not only risky but also illegal in Washington, DC. Strict laws require drivers to carry auto insurance even to own a vehicle. Here, we discuss why. Car insurance in DC acts as a safety net in the event of accidents. Not only does it protect you against liability should you cause an accident, but it also

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Personal Injury

Am I Entitled to Recover Lost Wages After a Personal Injury?

When you file a personal injury claim, it may be for several reasons. You may be in a car accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident, slip and fall, nightclub battery, or any other conceivable type of injury. So long as another party causes your injury, we will gladly consult with you on what legal options may be available. There are countless

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Personal Injury

What is the Field of Personal Injury?

The field of personal injury law encompasses a great number of events that occur in daily life. So much of what we do as humans is imperfect. That is ok; we come to expect that from others to a certain degree. When people are careless around us, we know it is an accident. There is usually no criminal penalty for

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Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury

DC Contributory Negligence

In Washington, D.C., in order to recover compensation for an injury due to the carelessness of a third party, we must prove all four elements of negligence. The standard of proof for each element is by a preponderance of the evidence. This means we must prove that it is more likely than not that the facts we allege did occur.

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Personal Injury, Remedies

How Much Can You Get for Pain and Suffering?

When you suffer an injury due to a third party's negligent or intentional conduct, you may have a claim for damages. We must first check off a few boxes to determine whether you have a viable claim. First, can we prove liability against the defendant? This requires convincing a jury that the defendant acted negligently by a preponderance of the

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Can I Cancel my Car Insurance with an Open Claim?

When one gets into a car accident, their financial situation tends to take a nose dive. Not only are you responsible for expensive hospital bills, but in many cases, you are unable to work due to your injuries. When the car accident attorneys at Gelb & Gelb get involved, our clients are often at a low point in their lives.

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