Defending the D.C. Double Dip
August 18, 2022
Defendants in civil negligence matters have long been frustrated by the medical expense “double dip” permitted under DC laws. The “double dip” refers to the…
“Definite Proof” and the Appropriate Evidentiary Standard
August 18, 2022
Maryland’s second highest court recently issued a decision that considered whether to apply a preponderance of the evidence standard or clear and convincing standard to…
D.C. Superior Court Rules SOL Extended
August 18, 2022
The District of Columbia Superior Court has ruled that the statute of limitations is extended even for cases in which the statute of limitations was…
About the Firm
August 26, 2022
DeCaro Doran is very pleased to welcome Christopher J. Gowen, Jennifer Nigro, and Sharmaine Graves to the firm. Christopher Gowen joined DeCaro Doran after having…
Jurisdictional Limits and Minimum Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia
February 24, 2022
VIRGINIA Minimum Liability/UIMInsurance CoverageProperty Damage/Single Claimant/Per Occurrence$20,000/$25,000/$50,000 (for claims arising before January 1, 2022$20,000/$30,000/$60,000 (for claims arising between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024)$25,000/$50,000/$100,000…
Contributory Negligence and Assumption of the Risk in Slip and Fall Cases
February 24, 2022
Maryland’s second highest court recently issued a decision that considered the affirmative defenses of contributory negligence (plaintiff failed to use reasonable care) and assumption of…
Welcome to the Neighborhood – The Court of Appeals Jurisdiction Increases to Include Civil Case
February 24, 2022
On January 1, 2022, the jurisdiction of the Virginia Court of Appeals, Virginia’s intermediate appellate court, was expanded to include all civil matters. Previously, the…
Absolute Means Absolute . . . Except When it Doesn’t
February 24, 2022
In October 2021, the Supreme Court of Virginia held that absolute privilege “does not apply to non-defamation torts in Virginia, specifically including malicious abuse of…