The sudden loss of a beloved family member is always tragic. When that death could have been prevented, however, or came about as the result of an injury caused by someone else’s behavior, the family of the deceased may wish to file a wrongful death claim. Lawsuits alleging wrongful death must be handled by skilled attorneys who have the experience and resources necessary to handle such complex cases.
Traffic Violations
Yet, this often does not happen. A truck gets a late start, or an accident on the roadway slows them down. That leads them to speeding or driving recklessly to get to the end destination quickly. They are tired and unable to respond to changing road conditions as they should. If FMCSA violations occurred, not only is the driver responsible for your losses, but the trucking company employing that driver could also be considered at fault.
Sex Crimes
Becoming the victim of a sexual assault can feel like your world is crumbling and everything you once believed to be safe you feel you now must view with caution. You deserve the opportunity to turn the tables by holding the perpetrator accountable for his or her actions.
In-house and general counsel fill an odd niche in the legal universe. Most attorney/client relationships are between an individual or business, and the firm it hires. Because of the unique relationship an in-house legal team has to its employer, what is considered legal malpractice in some cases is often, instead, a case of intentional misconduct. If this proves true, you may have more options than simply terminating the employment contract.
Premises liability places responsibility on a property owner or lessor for certain injuries suffered by others on the owner’s property. So-called slip-and-fall accidents are premises liability cases, but such cases can include any kind of accident in or on the owner’s home, property, or place of business where there is a failure to act with ordinary care to ensure the safety of those on the property.
Experienced burn injury lawyers work with fire experts, building code officials, electricians, and other experts to show what type of accident caused the fire, electrical shock, chemical spill, or other circumstance which led to your injuries. At Paulson & Nace, PLLC in Washington, DC, our injury lawyers work with your full team of healthcare professionals to show just how extensive your injuries are and the type of care you’ll need to cope. We have an impressive record of verdicts and settlements in personal injury cases, and more than four decades of service to our local community. Let us help you, too.
Medical Malpractice
Every surgery poses some level of risk, even when performed by experienced medical professionals. When a surgeon or the attending staff makes a mistake, however, the results can be devastating. At Paulson & Nace, PLLC, we are your advocates when a medical professional’s negligence resulted in a surgical error. For more than 40 years, our family law firm has protected the rights of victims and the futures of their families throughout Washington, D.C. We have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for medical malpractice victims, and we may be able to help you, too.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Animal attacks. Dog bites result in thousands of emergency room cases every year. We understand the laws governing pets and animal attacks in both Washington, D.C. and have the skills and resources you want on your side if you are attacked by an animal on public or private property.
Doctors must comply with living wills or advance healthcare directives provided by patients or by the patients’ appointed guardians if the patient cannot speak for him or herself.
Power of Attorney
€œIf there is a conflict between the person's expressed directives, the physician orders for scope of treatment form and the decisions of the medical power of attorney representative or surrogate, the person's expressed directives shall be followed.â€