Washington, D.C. Personal Injury Attorneys
Your choice for vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, sexual assault, premises liability, and other serious cases in the nation’s capital
A serious personal injury causes more than physical pain. Injuries can create a stressful environment for anyone who is unsure how they will pay their bills, feed their families, or keep a roof over their heads, let alone afford the necessary medical treatments and therapies.
We have over 40 years of experience in personal injury trials. If you have suffered harm as the result of another person’s negligence, you can trust us to advocate tenaciously on your behalf. Call us today to assert your right to compensation.
How can we help?
- What types of personal injury claims do you handle in Washington, D.C.?
- How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
- What types of personal injuries do you handle?
- What compensation can I receive if I’m injured in Washington, D.C.?
- How do you fight for personal injury victims?
- How much time do I have to file my personal injury claim in Washington, D.C.?
- Do you have a Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer near me?
What types of personal injury claims do you handle in Washington, D.C.?
At Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, we handle complex and catastrophic personal injury cases. We also represent clients who have permanent, chronic, and other serious injuries. We put the full force of our firm behind every client. With more than 100 jury trials to our name, we have the courtroom experience to argue your case before a judge and jury.
We are proud to represent clients in cases involving:
- Motor vehicle accidents. Washington, D.C., has some of the most heavily traveled roads in the country, which increases a person’s chance of being seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident. We have extensive experience representing the victims of car accidents and motorcycle accidents, as well as pedestrians and bicycle riders. We also assist those involved in commercial truck accidents, as well as those harmed in railroad and train accidents. Our lawyers also handle rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents.
- Medical malpractice. Our team represents patients and families when medical mistakes cause harm or the death of loved ones. Our medical malpractice cases include birth injuries, improper diagnosis or failure-to-diagnose cases, surgical mistakes, medication errors, anesthesia mistakes, emergency room errors, dangerous drugs, defective medical drugs, medical provider intoxication, and stem cell therapy malpractice.
- Product liability. Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers works with product liability professionals to hold manufacturers accountable under strict liability, breach of warranty, and negligence theories, as applicable. Some of the many types of product liability cases our Washington, D.C., lawyers handle include dangerous drugs and defective medical devices. We also handle defective vehicle parts, workplace equipment, household products, products for children, electronic products, and other consumer and business products.
- Premises liability. Whether you were harmed because of negligent security measures, slipped and fell, or were injured while riding an escalator or elevator, our lawyers hold property owners accountable when they fail to prioritize your safety.
- Sexual assault. Victims of sexual assault can seek damages through the civil justice system. In some cases, the perpetrator may not be the only liable party. We offer a secure and safe location to discuss your case. Contact us today to learn more.
We also represent non-employee workers and third parties in construction workplace accident claims.
How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
Filing a personal injury claim begins with having your case evaluated to determine that it meets the basic legal elements of negligence. Being able to prove negligent behavior may give you the best chance at recovering a financial award that will help you get back to enjoying your life.
The four elements at the core of any personal injury claim are:
- Duty. This often boils down to one or both parties being required to act with a reasonable level of care when performing an activity. The duty can be created by statute, such as drivers having to follow the rules of the road to protect other drivers, or it can exist based on the legal relationship between two or more parties, such as a store owner and customers.
- Breach. When someone who owes another a duty of care refrains from taking the same actions a reasonable, prudent person would have taken under the same circumstances, they have failed to uphold their duty to act with care.
- Causation. This means that the breach of the duty of care must be the cause of your injuries or the death of a loved one, such as when a speeding driver slams into your car, causing your body to strike the dashboard, or a doctor’s misdiagnosis means that you don’t get the treatments you need.
- Damages. This means that you suffer actual harm because of another's negligence by way of physical injuries, lost time from work, medical bills, and other financial and personal challenges.
What types of personal injuries do you handle?
Our Washington, D.C. lawyers work with your doctors (and our own network of doctors) to understand the full scope and severity of your injuries, including possible complications, the treatments you’ll need, and every way your injuries are making your life difficult. We represent victims who may require a lifetime of medical care, victims who may live with a lifetime of pain, and victims whose injuries may heal with appropriate medical care.
Our lawyers handle all types of personal injuries, including the following:
- Head, brain, neck, and spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic amputation
- Broken bones/fractures
- Organ damage
- Crush injuries
- Burns
- Nerve, muscle, ligament, tissue, and tendon damage
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Electrical injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
We also handle personal injuries due to medical malpractice, including:
- Birth injuries
- Diseases or conditions worsened because of medical negligence
- Injuries due to defective medical devices
- Medication injuries
- Many other types of medical malpractice injuries
At Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, we also represent families when a loved one dies due to the fault of other people or businesses. We treat you and your family with compassion and respect and advocate fiercely on your family’s behalf. We focus on the fight so you can focus on helping yourself and your family through this difficult time.
What compensation can I receive if I’m injured in Washington, D.C.?
Our personal injury lawyers in Washington, D.C., work to restore your physical, emotional, and financial health to their pre-accident condition. We pursue compensation for all your past, current, and future damages:
- Medical bills of every type by every qualified healthcare provider
- Lost income, including wages, business income, benefits, and long-term disability pay
- Daily physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damage
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of bodily function
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Loss of consortium (the comfort and intimacy of your spouse or a registered domestic partner)
If a family member dies due to the negligence of others, we can pursue compensation (by filing a wrongful death claim) for all of the following:
- The funeral and burial costs
- The last illness costs
- The loss of financial support from your loved one
- The loss of love, comfort, guidance, education, and society that your loved one would have provided
We can explain who the beneficiaries of a wrongful death claim are.
How do you fight for personal injury victims?
Once a personal injury claim has been established, the process begins by gathering medical records and medical bills, accident or incident reports, witness statements, and other evidence documenting the injuries and the circumstances that led to them. We also work with investigators, the police, product safety experts, medical professionals, traffic reconstruction experts, and others to help prove liability.
We formally question everyone who knows the cause of your accident and your injuries.
Many personal injury cases can settle through the negotiation process. This amounts to presenting the facts to the insurance adjuster and engaging in a back-and-forth of offers and counteroffers, with each side providing its justification for its position.
If the insurance company fails to make a fair and just settlement offer, we can present your case before a Washington, D.C. judge and jury. There are no guarantees with a trial; however, if you have a strong case, you could end up with a significantly larger award than you could obtain through settlement negotiations.
Our personal injury attorneys have extensive trial experience because we are willing to pursue the best possible option for our clients, not settling for less than they deserve.
How much time do I have to file my personal injury claim in Washington, D.C.?
We can explain what time limits apply. Generally, you must file a personal injury claim within three years from when the claim accrues, often the date of the injury or accident. For a wrongful death claim, you generally have two years from the date of death of your loved one. Different time limits and notice requirements may apply for sexual assault claims, medical malpractice claims, claims against the government, and other actions.
In medical malpractice cases, plaintiffs may provide at least 90 days’ written notice before filing a lawsuit. The time that the clock begins on medical malpractice claims may begin from the date the plaintiff discovers or should have reasonably discovered the malpractice. The time for filing a personal injury claim may be tolled if the injured person is a minor or mentally incapacitated; different rules apply to wrongful death claims.
For claims against the District of Columbia, D.C. Code § 12-309 generally requires written notice to the Mayor within 6 months describing the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the injury/damage.
Please contact us as soon as possible to help protect your claim. We also want to start our investigation and review your medical care as soon as possible.
Do you have a Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer near me?
Yes, we do. Our main office, which is just a 2-minute walk from The Washington Harbour in Georgetown, is located at 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW #810, Washington, D.C. 20007. We also discuss cases by phone and through online video. If your injuries prevent you from traveling, we can make alternative arrangements to meet with you.
We can guide you step-by-step through the claims process.
Contact our Washington, D.C. personal injury attorney in Georgetown today
The seasoned attorneys at Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers focus on the financial recovery of personal injury victims so they can focus on their physical, mental, and emotional recovery. Schedule your free case evaluation by calling us or by filling out our contact page. We handle personal injury claims on a contingency basis.