Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel Personal Injury Lawyers

Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel Personal Injury Lawyers Visit us at: http://www.chaikinandsherman.com For over 45 years, the lawyers of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.

have been representing victims injured by negligence. The firm has built its reputation on an unwavering commitment to aggressive and creative litigation strategies to ensure its clients receive complete justice.We focus on helping individuals who have suffered personal injury, including brain injury or death from motor vehicle, truck and tractor-trailer collisions, train and mass transit collisio

ns, medical malpractice, group home and nursing home abuse and negligence, and unsafe premises. The firm also handles cases on behalf of whistleblowers who report fraud, waste and abuse against the federal government.

Metro accidents in Washington, DC—whether on trains, platforms, or escalators—can cause serious injuries to commuters an...
06/04/2026

Metro accidents in Washington, DC—whether on trains, platforms, or escalators—can cause serious injuries to commuters and visitors. WMATA operates one of the nation's busiest rail systems, and when maintenance failures, operator errors, or infrastructure defects cause accidents, victims face a complex legal landscape involving federal oversight, regional authority governance, and government liability rules.

Types of DC Metro accident cases we handle:
• Train collision and derailment injuries
• Platform accidents and falls
• Escalator and elevator malfunctions
• Smoke inhalation and tunnel incidents
• Assault due to inadequate security

At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, we've represented Metro accident victims throughout our 50+ year history. We understand WMATA's legal structure, the applicable notice requirements, and how to navigate claims against regional transit authorities. Our attorneys include the 2024 and 2025 DC Trial Lawyers of the Year—recognition that reflects our ability to handle the most complex cases.

Injured on DC Metro? Notice deadlines can be short. Contact our experienced trial attorneys without delay.

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Metrobus accidents in Washington, DC pose unique legal challenges. When a WMATA bus injures passengers or other road use...
05/28/2026

Metrobus accidents in Washington, DC pose unique legal challenges. When a WMATA bus injures passengers or other road users, victims face government immunity rules, strict notice requirements, and an agency with its own legal team. DC bus accident claims require attorneys who understand federal and local government liability—and who won't be intimidated by institutional defendants.

Challenges in DC bus accident cases:
• Government immunity and limited waiver rules
• Strict notice deadlines (often 6 months or less)
• Multiple potential defendants (WMATA, contractor, driver)
• Federal nexus complications
• Institutional legal resources on the other side

At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, we have leadership experience in the AAJ Bus Litigation Group. We've handled bus accident cases throughout DC involving Metrobus, tour buses, school buses, and private charter services. With over $1 billion recovered and two consecutive DC Trial Lawyers of the Year, we have the resources to take on any institutional defendant.

Injured in a DC bus accident? Time is critical—notice deadlines can be short. Contact our experienced trial attorneys immediately.

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Allan M. Siegel—2024 DC Trial Lawyer of the Year. In a city filled with talented attorneys, this recognition from the Tr...
05/21/2026

Allan M. Siegel—2024 DC Trial Lawyer of the Year. In a city filled with talented attorneys, this recognition from the Trial Lawyers Association of DC represents the highest honor a trial attorney can receive from their peers. Allan's selection for 2024 came just before his partner Joseph Cammarata received the same honor for 2025—making CSCS the only firm with back-to-back Trial Lawyers of the Year.

Allan Siegel's credentials:
• 2024 DC Trial Lawyer of the Year
• Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate (National Board of Trial Advocacy)
• Top 100 Super Lawyers (only 2% of attorneys)
• Multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
• Past President of the DC Trial Lawyers Association
• Past Chair of the AAJ Bus Litigation Group

At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, Allan leads complex personal injury and brain injury cases throughout Washington, DC. His combination of board certification, peer recognition, and courtroom results makes him one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in the nation's capital. Insurance companies know his name—and his reputation for taking cases to verdict when necessary.

Heading into the Memorial Day weekend with serious injuries from a DC crash? You deserve representation from the best. Contact our team for a free consultation.
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Birth injuries in Washington, DC can have lifelong consequences for children and families. When medical professionals fa...
05/15/2026

Birth injuries in Washington, DC can have lifelong consequences for children and families. When medical professionals fail to properly monitor labor, respond to fetal distress, or perform necessary interventions, the results can include cerebral palsy, brain damage, Erb's palsy, and other permanent conditions. These cases require attorneys who understand both medicine and law.

Common causes of birth injuries we investigate:
• Failure to monitor fetal heart rate
• Delayed C-section when medically necessary
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
• Failure to diagnose umbilical cord complications
• Inadequate response to maternal hemorrhage
• Medication errors during delivery

At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, our DC birth injury attorneys work with medical experts across specialties to evaluate cases and build comprehensive evidence of negligence. We understand the complex medical causation involved and the lifetime of care these children may need. With over $1 billion recovered, we have the resources to take on hospitals and their insurers.

Suspect a birth injury in DC? These cases have deadlines. Contact our experienced medical malpractice team for a free evaluation.

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Washington, DC has more bike commuters per capita than almost any major American city—and that means more bicycle accide...
05/13/2026

Washington, DC has more bike commuters per capita than almost any major American city—and that means more bicycle accidents. From the Capital Crescent Trail crossings to the chaotic intersections around Dupont Circle, DC cyclists face dangers every day. When negligent drivers fail to share the road, the injuries can be life-altering.

Why bicycle accidents in DC require experienced attorneys:
• DC's contributory negligence rule can bar recovery entirely
• Insurance companies aggressively blame cyclists
• Multiple potential defendants (driver, city, others)
• Severe injuries require comprehensive damage calculations
• Time-sensitive evidence preservation

At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, we've represented DC cyclists for over 50 years. Our attorneys understand DC's special legal protections for pedestrians and cyclists—and we know how to defeat insurance company tactics. With over $1 billion recovered and the 2024 and 2025 DC Trial Lawyers of the Year on our team, we have the resources and reputation to fight for cyclists.

Injured while cycling in DC? Don't let insurance companies blame you. Contact our experienced trial attorneys today.
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On April 9, CSCS senior partner Joseph Cammarata argued before the Supreme Court of Maryland in Torney v. Towson Univers...
04/29/2026

On April 9, CSCS senior partner Joseph Cammarata argued before the Supreme Court of Maryland in Torney v. Towson University — a premises liability case asking the court to clarify a landowner's duty to protect invitees from foreseeable harm caused by the criminal acts of third parties.

We represent a Towson University student who was shot at a campus gathering in 2021 while university police were present and did not intervene. The lower courts dismissed the case. The Supreme Court of Maryland agreed to hear the appeal in January and heard oral argument on April 9.

On April 21, the court dismissed the writ as improvidently granted. The lower rulings stand, and the underlying legal question — the scope of a landowner's duty to act when foreseeable harm is unfolding on its property — remains unresolved at Maryland's highest level.

Read the full writeup and listen to the oral argument: https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/04/supreme-court-of-maryland-dismisses-torney-towson-improvidently-granted/

A spinal cord injury in Washington, DC changes everything in an instant. These catastrophic injuries can result in parti...
03/25/2026

A spinal cord injury in Washington, DC changes everything in an instant. These catastrophic injuries can result in partial or complete paralysis, requiring a lifetime of medical care, adaptive equipment, home modifications, and lost earning capacity. The financial impact alone can reach millions of dollars over a victim's lifetime.

Spinal cord injury cases demand attorneys who understand:
• Long-term medical care projections
• Life care planning and future needs
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
• Assistive technology and home modification costs

At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, our DC spinal cord injury attorneys work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to build comprehensive cases that account for every aspect of our clients' futures. We've recovered over $1 billion for injury victims, including those suffering catastrophic spinal injuries.

Suffered a spinal cord injury in DC? Your future depends on getting full compensation now. Contact our catastrophic injury team for a free consultation.
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Rideshare accidents in Washington, DC have become increasingly common as Uber and Lyft dominate transportation in the Di...
03/18/2026

Rideshare accidents in Washington, DC have become increasingly common as Uber and Lyft dominate transportation in the District. Whether you're a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian injured in a rideshare collision, these cases involve complex insurance layers that can be difficult to navigate alone.

Uber and Lyft accidents raise unique questions:
• Was the driver logged into the app?
• Which insurance policy applies?
• Is the rideshare company liable?
• How do multiple coverage layers work?

The answer depends on the driver's status at the time of the crash—offline, waiting for a ride, en route to pickup, or actively transporting a passenger. Each scenario triggers different insurance coverage. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, our DC car accident attorneys understand the complex insurance structures rideshare companies use and how to maximize compensation for injured victims.

Injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in DC? The insurance maze is complicated—but we know the way through. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
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We are proud to announce that partner Joseph Cammarata has been selected to the 2026 Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame by Vi...
03/13/2026

We are proud to announce that partner Joseph Cammarata has been selected to the 2026 Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. The Hall of Fame recognizes attorneys who have made a lasting mark on the legal profession and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Joe's record speaks for itself.

In more than four decades of practice, Joe has secured a unanimous United States Supreme Court decision, obtained tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for seriously injured clients and their families, led the effort to reform Virginia's medical malpractice cap, and authored legislation to protect youth athletes from concussion.

He has represented people from all walks of life — with big cases and small — who relied on him to provide them with an opportunity to obtain justice.

He is also an active leader in the community. Mr. Cammarata co-founded the Brain Injury Association of DC, serves on the Fairfax Water Board of Directors, and spent years working on criminal justice and youth violence prevention initiatives in Northern Virginia.

Virginia Lawyers Weekly has now placed him among the most accomplished attorneys in the history of the Commonwealth.

https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/03/partner-joseph-cammarata-selected-for-the-virginia-lawyers-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026/

As spring approaches Washington, DC, more motorcyclists will take to the roads—and unfortunately, more will be injured b...
03/11/2026

As spring approaches Washington, DC, more motorcyclists will take to the roads—and unfortunately, more will be injured by negligent drivers. Motorcycle accidents in the District of Columbia often result in severe injuries because riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle. Drivers who fail to check blind spots, make unsafe lane changes, or run red lights put motorcyclists at serious risk.

DC motorcycle accident cases involve unique challenges: • Bias against riders from insurance companies • Complex helmet law considerations • Comparative fault arguments • Severe injury documentation requirements

At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, we've represented injured motorcyclists throughout Washington, DC for over 50 years. We understand the tactics insurance companies use to minimize payouts to riders, and we fight back with aggressive advocacy and thorough case preparation.

Injured while riding in DC? Don't let insurance companies treat you like a second-class victim. Contact our motorcycle accident attorneys today.
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