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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

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.

Negotiating a settlement agreement is the part of your case where there is finality, understanding, and closure. In some cases, this process is relatively seamless. Our attorneys will communicate with the insurance company representing the tortfeasor who caused you harm and hammer out a deal over one phone conversation. While this is not the norm, it does represent one end

When you are injured in an auto accident, you need someone to turn to. In an ideal world, it is our insurance company that we turn to for help. After all, almost all of us already pay for insurance. They market themselves as "on your side" or there for you "like a good neighbor." Progressive alone spent about $1.22 billion

After a car accident, you must take several steps to preserve your claim. A failure to perform these steps in a timely manner can reduce the value of your claim or even wipe away your ability to recover compensation altogether. But does that mean you must file your claim from the very beginning? Only sometimes. You must take some steps

The personal injury lawyers at Gelb & Gelb have been practicing law in Washington, D.C., and Maryland for over 70 years, during which time we have represented over 10,000 clients. While every case is different and brings its own unique set of challenges, many things remain the same. Some of these aspects that remain the same are common misconceptions about

A settlement to resolve a personal injury matter can be a cost-effective, time-efficient method to get your life back on track. Settlements can cover a wide range of compensation, including lost wages, emotional distress, medical expenses, and punitive damages, each with different tax treatment under the law. The purpose of a personal injury settlement, whether for a car accident case

The American Rule of Legal Fees is a principle in the U.S. legal system that dictates how attorney fees are handled in litigation. It can be contrasted with the English rule of legal fees. Under the American Rule, each party is responsible for paying its own attorney fees, regardless of whether they win or lose the case. Of course, our