…prohibited. The Maryland and Virginia are two of the four remaining contributory negligence jurisdictions in the United States, along with North Carolina and Alabama. This means that in the event…

…WABA’s Supporting Attorneys are also engaged with our legal advocacy. They helped WABA pass the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2015 that ended contributory negligence in the District of…

…the contributory negligence standard in favor for a more fair comparative negligence scheme. The District of Columbia’s continued recognition of contributory negligence as a complete defense in a negligence action,…

…efforts, and the bill received an unfavorable report from the Environmental Matters Subcommittee. Contributory negligence The Maryland Court of Appeals is considering a case that could, if successful, repeal the doctrine of…

…contributory negligence stacks the deck in favor of insurance companies and against people who are hurt. Crashes can cause damage to a person’s bike and other property, run up expensive…

…a contributory negligence system they call “harsh” and “unfair.” As the D.C. mayoral campaign nears end, there is no clear winner on transportation Washington Post – October, 2014 D.C. mayoral…

…Environment, likely being combined into one bill, to be considered by the full Council later this spring. Contributory Negligence Brief explanation: The doctrine of contributory negligence is a legal dinosaur…

At the #FixContrib Rally Bike Laws and Policies Bill to fix Contributory Negligence Passes the DC Council! Great news!!  After nearly three years of persistent organizing and advocacy by the…

…project will start later this summer, extending the trail up to King Street. Washington D.C. Contributory Negligence Brief Explanation: The Judiciary Committee voted 3-0 to move the Motor Vehicle Collision…

…Contributory Negligence Brief Explanation: Contributory Negligence is an antiquated legal doctrine that limits bicyclists access to justice and compensation after a crash with a motor vehicle. The District of Columbia…

  On October 13, Mayor Bowser, Councilmembers Mary Cheh, David Grosso, and Elissa Silverman, DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo, and some of our favorite WABA members joined us for a very…

…for Senate Bill 117. Our underdog campaign to reform Contributory Negligence in DC gathered 12,693 supportive emails, expert legal support, and a great deal of political will. The bill is…

…to see it move forward. Bike Laws Contributory Negligence Brief Explanation: The D.C. Council voted unanimously to approve the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2015 as part of the…

…ability to recover damages suffered in a crash. Due to contributory negligence, a bicyclist can get stuck with 100% of his or her medical bills and damages from a crash…