Washington, DC
Personal Injury Attorneys

A personal injury lawyer provides legal services to those who claim to have been injured because of the negligence of another. Unlike criminal lawyers, personal injury lawsuits do not focus on whether someone violated the law. Instead, they examine whether an individual is financially responsible for the victim’s injuries and losses. When personal injury cases are successful, victims are entitled to financial compensation for their economic and non-economic damages.

Determining whether you have a personal injury lawsuit depends on the facts unique to your situation. Generally, an attorney will listen to what happened to you and let you know if you have a personal injury case based on three factors
1.) The responsible party was careless and negligent.
2.) The negligence caused the personal injury.
3.) The injury resulted in harm and compensatory damages.
Because every case is different, you should contact one of our personal injury lawyers for a risk-free, no-cost case evaluation.

When you reach a settlement in your case, the insurance company will send you a release, which is a document that releases the negligent party from any further liability. Once the release is signed, the insurance company will write a check for the settlement amount.

Lump Sum vs. Structured Settlements

In a successful personal injury claim, you may have the option of receiving the settlement amount in a lump sum or in structured payments. A lump-sum settlement is a single payment for the full amount of the settlement. A structured settlement is a series of payments over time.

Many cases settle before litigation, but others must be litigated and tried in front of a jury. How long your case takes to resolve will depend on many factors. However, if the wrongdoer refuses to pay a fair amount of money for your injuries, you can rest assured that our personal injury attorneys will do what it takes to ensure you get full and fair compensation.

While there are many, some of the most common are:

• Head, neck, and spinal cord injuries
• Permanent disabilities, including paralysis
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Burn injuries
• Loss of vision or hearing
• Severe organ damage

1. Determine fault
2. Gather evidence
3. Assess injuries/Illness
4. Get medical treatment
5. Recovery
6. Calculate damages
7. Settlement or trial
8. Receive compensation

Contributory negligence is a legal standard that bars an injured plaintiff from recovering damages from the defendant if they contributed to their injury. In a contributory negligence state, even if a plaintiff is only 1% at fault for an accident that left them with a serious injury, they may not be successful in a claim against another party for damages.

• Wet and slippery floors (i.e., spills)
• Ice and snow (i.e., icy walkways)
• Narrow or broken staircases/railings
• Poor lighting or lack of lighting
• Cracked or broken sidewalks
• Loose carpeting or uneven floors
• Debris and tripping hazards
• Open or uncovered holes

If you are injured in an accident in Washington DC, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for medical bills, lost wages, and any emotional distress you suffer. This is money paid to you by the person or company responsible for your injuries. The portion of your settlement attributable to your injury is not taxable in a personal injury claim. While most compensation awarded in a personal injury claim is not taxable, there are some instances where it may be, such as punitive damages.

A wrongful death claim is when a person or their family files a lawsuit against another person, company, or organization after that person’s death. This can happen if someone was killed because of something the person responsible for their death did negligently or intentionally. For example, if a drunk driver hits your loved one and kills them, you could file a wrongful death suit against the driver because they were at fault for their death.

If successful, you may be awarded damages like pain and suffering, medical bills related to the accident/injury that led up to the decedent’s death, funeral costs, and more.

1. Conduct a free consultation
2. Investigate your claim
3. Communicate with the insurance company
4. Negotiate a fair settlement or take your case to trial to obtain the compensation you deserve, if necessary

1. Do you have experience handling similar cases?
2. How long have you been practicing personal injury?
3. How often do your cases go to trial?
4. How much do you charge?
5. Does your law firm have the resources and time to handle my case?
6. How long will my case take to resolve?
7. Do you have professional honors, awards, and recognitions?
8. What is my case worth?
9. Who is responsible for any case-related costs if my claim is unsuccessful?
10. What are my chances of a successful outcome?

Negligence is defined as “the failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would do in the same or similar circumstances.” This means that if someone does something that a reasonable person would not do in the same circumstances, which results in injury to another person, then the first person may be liable for negligence.

There are several examples of case types a personal injury lawyer may take. Some examples motor vehicle accidents, such as car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, scooter, and pedestrian. Others include medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, sports injuries, premise liability, and even wrongful death.

Pain and suffering is a non-economic damage that includes an accident victim’s physical and emotional suffering. Any physical pain, mental anguish, and trauma you’ve suffered from your injuries are compensable as pain and suffering. The award for pain and suffering is not based on your actual economic damages, such as medical bills or lost wages. Instead, it’s based on the severity of your injuries, how long you’ve suffered, and whether any permanent disability or disfigurement resulted from the accident. If your injuries have significantly impacted your quality of life, you will likely receive a more significant award for pain and suffering.

A trial is a formal legal proceeding in which a judge or jury hears evidence and decides whether the person being sued (the defendant) is liable for the damages claimed by the person who filed the lawsuit (the plaintiff). If the defendant is found responsible, the judge or jury will also determine how much money the plaintiff should receive.