Is my claim automatically reduced by the amount of compensation I receive from other sources?

Even if you are able to secure some compensation from other sources, such as your own insurance coverage, liable parties cannot use evidence of the payments to reduce the compensation they are required to pay. Washington, D.C. operates under a collateral source rule that specifically prevents defendants from this practice. Experienced medical malpractice attorneys are watchful for any invalid reductions in the value of your claim.