Personal Injury Attorney in Washington, DC and Virginia

Assaad Law, PLLC

8300 Greensboro Drive Suite 990 McLean, Virginia 22102 USA

 (202) 741-9348
 (202) 741-9347

www.assaadlaw.com/
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Assaad Law is a full-service firm, mainly focused on personal injury litigation including:

* Personal Injury
* Auto and truck accidents
* Wrongful death due to medical mistakes or general negligence
* Motorcycle accidents
* Premises liability
* Dog bites and other domestic negligence

Assaad Law represents individuals who have been wronged by others. The firm understands the rights of its clients as well as how to maneuver the court system. Assaad Law delivers the best of both legal worlds: the quality of work and in-depth analysis characteristic of a larger firm, and the attentiveness and individualized service associated with smaller practice settings.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Restaurant Law; Legal Malpractice; Drunk Driving Accidents; Consumer Protection; Amputations; Emergency Room Errors; Partnership Disputes; Business Torts; Asset Division; Unfair Business Practices; Misrepresentation; Fiduciary Litigation.

Practice Areas Description

Assaad Law offers a wide range of services including:

- Personal Injury

Personal Injury law is a specialty area of tort law that helps injured parties receive fair and just compensation for various damage claims. When a person receives a bodily injury, or otherwise is personally harmed by the negligent or deliberate actions of another human being, personal injury lawyers come to their assistance.

* Car Accidents

Assaad Law has years of experience dealing with auto accident cases in Washington, DC The focus of our law firm is to compensate our clients for injuries that were no fault of their own, particularly in regards to auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents and drunk driving accidents.

* Truck Accidents

Cases involving trucking accidents are different than a typical motor vehicle car accident case. The damage and injuries inflicted upon motorists in trucking accidents can be severe, often resulting in a catastrophic injury or death. The size and weight of tractor trailers are a significant contributing factor to the high fatality rate, as well as large blind spots, cell phone usage, texting, trucks not being adequately maintained, driver fatigue and, in some cases, the use of alcohol or drugs.

* Motorcycle Accidents

Gabriel Assaad has years of experience dealing with motorcycle accident cases in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland. The focus of our law firm is to compensate our clients for injuries that were no fault of their own. Gabriel Assaad will protect your rights and help get you the compensation you deserve if you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident.

* Defective Products (Product Liability)

Product liability places responsibility on the manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and vendors for damages caused by dangerous or defective products. The goal of product liability laws is to help protect consumers from dangerous products, while holding manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible for putting into the marketplace products that they knew or should have known were dangerous or defective. Gabriel Assaad is experienced in the many facets and avenues of product liability and they know how to get you the compensation you deserve.

* Premises Liability

Gabriel Assaad's focus is to compensate our clients for injuries that were no fault of their own. Premises are land and buildings together considered as property. Premises liability law requires that a landowner is responsible for certain injuries people who are present on the premises may encounter. In order for premises liability to apply, three items must be determined: The defendant must possess the land; The plaintiff must be an invitee or licensee; trespassers are not protected under premises liability law; Some form of negligence or other wrongful act must have occurred.

* Wrongful Death

Gabriel Assaad has experience handling wrongful death cases in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland. Generally, a wrongful death action results upon the death of an individual as the result of that individual being fatally injured due to the negligence, carelessness or recklessness of another person or entity. A wrongful death action may arise from an automobile accident, a work accident, an assault, a product defect, unsafe premises, sports related injuries, medical malpractice or some other cause. Wrongful death cases are by their very nature emotionally charged.

- Catastrophic Injury

Catastrophic injuries are injuries that require significant medical treatment and usually have a long-term or permanent effect on an injured person's life. Some injuries are tragic, but with good medical attention the injured person can make a good or excellent recovery. Others cause permanent disability, significant suffering, and may substantially shorten an injured person's lifespan. A catastrophic injury can result in a lifetime of medical care, or repeated reconstructive surgeries. It is helpful to have an attorney who understands the treatment and recovery process.

* Traumatic Brain Injury

Assaad Law has an extensive background of dealing with traumatic brain injury cases in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland. When an outside force causes damage to the brain, it results in a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries place people in one of the most life threatening situations there is. We have relationships with highly regarded and well qualified experts who are used to assist in the prosecution of your case. The Law Office of Gabriel Assaad has represented victims of traumatic brain injuries and understands the intricacies in prosecuting these cases in order to maximize your compensation.

* Spinal Cord Injury

Gabriel Assaad has years of experience dealing with spinal cord injury cases in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland. These types of cases, most often involving young men, are handled in an aggressive yet sensitive manner. If you or someone you know has suffered a spinal cord injury, talk to Gabriel Assaad for a spinal cord injury consultation. He will work to understand your situation and fight inside and out of the courtroom to see that you get all that you deserve.

* Burn Injury

A burn is a result of exposure to heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction that causes an injury or other damages. Depending on the location and severity of the burn, there are a number of potentially fatal complications including shock, infection, electrolyte imbalance and respiratory distress. Psychological and emotional distress may also become a concern due to the scarring and deformity of the burned area. Being the victim of a burn, whether minor or severe, can be one of the worst injuries an individual can endure. Gabriel Assaad has gained years of experience dealing with burn injury cases.

* Amputations

One of the most traumatizing injuries a person can undergo is the loss of a body part. Amputations require extensive rehabilitation and often prosthetics. The medical costs can go through the roof, so it is crucial to have an attorney on your side that has experience dealing with such extreme and sensitive cases. Gabriel Assaad has the experience necessary to aid you in the process of obtaining all the compensation necessary to pay for care, both present and future.

- Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, is negligence committed by a health care provider in which the care provided diverged from the accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death to the patient. Dealing with medical malpractice cases can prove to be intimidating and strenuous for the victim, partially because of the devastating consequences that occur as a result of medical malpractice and/or negligence. Gabriel Assaad has the experience required to help you work through the ins and outs of your case.

* Emergency Room Errors

There are unpredictable and constantly changing medical problems, mild and severe, that emergency room doctors and all other on-duty staff must appraise quickly and efficiently so that all necessary treatment may be performed in a timely manner. It is crucial for hospitals to maintain order and safety within their emergency departments to reduce the risk of error and/or further injury to patients.

* Surgical Errors

Surgical errors, although only turning up 25 or 30 times each year, can completely change the course of someone's life. They are listed among the "never events", incidences that should never take place in a healthcare setting under any circumstances. However, with such an extensive increase in surgeries each year, the number of surgical errors is bound to increase as well. If you or someone you know has suffered a surgical error, speak to Gabriel Assaad for a surgical error consultation.

* Medication Errors

Medication errors injure 1.5 million people each year, accounting for it being the most common medical error. A medication error is defined as any preventable event that may cause or lead to unsuitable medication use and/or patient harm while the patient is still under the watchful eye of a health care professional regarding their medication. Gabriel Assaad is devoted to helping victims of medication errors receive compensation from the responsible party for the injuries and/or further complications that were caused.

* Misdiagnosis / Delayed Diagnosis

Misdiagnoses are an incomplete or inaccurate diagnoses and/or inaccurate treatment of a medical condition. A misdiagnosis can present itself in many ways and bring with it extreme and harmful consequences for the patient. A recent study showed that 42% of medical patients feel they have been on the receiving end of a misdiagnosis. Having a competent attorney on your side can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Gabriel Assaad is devoted to helping victims of a misdiagnosis error receive compensation from the responsible party for the injuries and/or further complications that were caused.

* Birth Injury

Birth trauma and/or birth injuries can result from pregnancy complications during labor. Generally, the injury is caused by pressure placed upon the baby during the birth canal passage. It can also be caused by prolonged labor, breech delivery, doctor procedures, premature birth, and an irregular shape of the mother's pelvis. An infant may suffer lack of oxygen if the labor is extremely strenuous, both for the mother and child. The most severe injuries that a baby can incur are those affecting the infant’s brain.

- Commercial Litigation

Commercial litigation generally involves two or more businesses in a dispute over money or other property. Commercial litigation is a broad topic that covers any legal issues that a business might run into. When you have experienced a dispute of this nature it is important to consult a commercial litigation law firm to determine whether or not you have a viable claim. A commercial litigation attorney can help you understand your legal rights. Also, a commercial litigation lawyer can guide you through the complex maze of ever changing laws.

* Landlord / Tenant

When you have experienced a dispute of this nature it is important to talk to a landlord/tenant litigation lawyer to determine whether or not you have a viable claim. A landlord/tenant litigation attorney can help you understand your legal rights. Landlord and tenant laws can affect both the individual leasing the property/living space as well as the tenant/renter. Landlord and tenant disputes generally revolve around federal and state property and contract laws and a landlord tenant lease dispute may occur.

* Contract Disputes

Contracts are a vital part of any business. They lay out the rights and obligations of each party to the contract. Poorly written contracts are inviting a dispute, while well written contracts maximize business profits, minimize expense and avoid risk. When you have experienced a controversy of this nature it is important to speak to a contract disputes attorney to determine whether or not you have a viable claim. A contract disputes attorney can help you understand your legal rights.

* Partnership Disputes

The partners or shareholders in a business relationship are generally required to share the profits and the losses. A breach of fiduciary duty might arise if a partner takes away a profitable business opportunity from the partnership. Partnership disputes can take many forms: Shareholder Disputes; Branch of Fiduciary Duties; Intellectual Property Litigation; Dissolution; Conversion; Asset Division; Embezzlement. Disputes between business partners can cause permanent financial damage as well as damage to the business and relationship.

* Business Torts

The legal practice area known as business torts usually refers to the purposeful and wrongful interference by one party in another party's business interests. Assaad Law, PLLC is a firm well equipped to meet the needs of your business. Business Torts Include a Wide Variety of Matters. Assaad Law, PLLC has a proven track record in obtaining successful settlements and verdicts for our business clients and individuals. Our team has the knowledge and experience to see that your issues are handled in a timely and thorough manner.

* Restaurant Law

Restaurants have always faced an abundance of federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding their premises, employees and services. The constant concern restaurants face concerning legal matters takes time away from their original purpose of providing food, entertainment, and a place for family and friends to reunite. It is important to talk to a restaurant lawyer to determine whether or not you as a restaurant have coverage to protect your investment. An attorney can help you understand your risks. Also, they can guide you through the complex maze of ever changing laws.

- Immigration

Immigration law refers to national government policies which control the phenomenon of immigration into countries. The United States accepts a certain number of immigrants within its borders every year - and many of these individuals are interested in naturalization. Immigrants should seek counsel with an immigration attorney to expedite the process of facilitating a residency and citizenship proceedings. The standard immigration laws are far too complex and difficult for the average individual to understand. Having an experienced immigration lawyer explain to you the intricate details of all the information required will help you achieve your goals. Gabriel Assaad specializes in H1-B Temporary Professional Worker Visa, Deportation and Removal Defense, Permanent Residence through Employment, National Interest Waivers/Extraordinary Ability Permanent Residence, Family-Sponsored Permanent Residence, J Waivers, K-1 Visas for Fiancé, and E-1 and E2 Visas.

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