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Car Accident Attorneys in Washington, D.C.

Strong advocacy for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and families when car crashes happen

Car accidents are common in Washington, D.C. Many drivers can easily get confused by the mix of diagonal, horizontal, and vertical roads. When drivers speed, drive while distracted, or drive negligently in any way, you have the right to hold those careless drivers accountable. Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers has over 40 years of experience protecting the rights of car accident victims throughout Washington, D.C. We are experienced advocates who are unafraid to take a case to trial when we know that is best for our clients.

Our law firm has helped numerous motor vehicle accident victims pursue compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and car damage. Call us today to discuss your rights.

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How dangerous are car accidents?

A car accident can change your life in an instant. Tragically, many car accidents are fatal.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, there were 25 traffic fatalities in Washington, D.C. in 2025.

What types of car accidents do you handle in Washington, D.C.?

Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers handles all types of serious accidents. We can work with you, investigators, the police, and witnesses to help determine the cause of your accident and who is responsible. We may also work with car part safety experts and traffic reconstruction experts.

Some of the many types of car crashes we handle include:

  • Head-on crashes
  • Broadsides/T-bone crashes
  • Rear-end collisions
  • Intersection accidents
  • Single-vehicle accidents
  • Multiple-vehicle accidents
  • Turning accidents
  • Passing accidents

Why do car accidents happen?

Some of the causes of car accidents include:

  • Speeding, driving too fast for traffic conditions, and driving too fast for weather conditions
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Driving while distracted (texting, using a mobile phone, eating, drinking, looking at a GPS, and other causes)
  • Failing to yield
  • Failing to stay in the proper lane
  • Failing to obey traffic signs
  • Overcorrection
  • Obscured vision
  • Driving the wrong way
  • Driving fatigue
  • Improper turns

What types of injuries do car accidents cause?

Even a seemingly minor injury can develop into something much worse later on. That is because some injuries, such as those to the spinal cord or the neck, may not present with symptoms right away. At Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, our experienced trial attorneys help victims who are suffering from all types of catastrophic, permanent, chronic, and serious injuries, including the following:

  • Traumatic brain injury and brain damage
  • Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis and disk herniation
  • Broken and fractured bones
  • Internal bleeding and organ damage
  • Loss of limbs/traumatic amputation
  • Burns
  • Neck, shoulder, and back pain
  • Nerve and tissue damage, including whiplash
  • Muscle, tendon, and ligament damage
  • Loss of hearing or vision
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • The wrongful death of their family member

It is crucial that you make an appointment with an ER doctor or a family doctor after a car accident. An early examination can help with your medical recovery and your legal claim.

Who is responsible if I’m in a car accident?

At Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, we have the experience and resources to hold everyone responsible for your car accident accountable. We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. We also represent families when car accidents are fatal.

The defendants may include:

  • A driver
  • A driver’s employer, such as the employer of a delivery driver
  • The owner of the car, if different from the driver, such as the parents of a teenage driver
  • A manufacturer of defective car parts
  • A seller of alcohol who unlawfully furnishes alcohol to a minor, where permitted by D.C. law and where that service is a proximate cause of injury
  • A governmental agency or entity, such as the District Department of Transportation
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What is the value of my car accident case in Washington, D.C.?

Our car accident lawyers work with ER doctors, family physicians, orthopedists, neurosurgeons, and all other types of doctors to verify what injuries you have, what medical care you need, the cost of the care, and all the ways your injuries are affecting every day of your life. We can also work with employers, financial experts, car repair professionals, and other professionals who can evaluate your damages.

We can seek compensation for both your current losses and any reasonably anticipated future damages, including:

  • Medical bills. These costs include ER care, hospitalizations, doctor visits, surgeries, rehabilitative care, psychological counseling, medications, and assistive devices.
  • Lost income. This amount includes lost wages, salary, business income, benefits, and permanent disability compensation.
  • Pain and suffering. This amount includes every moment you experience pain, itch, cry, feel upset, feel depressed, or have any other physical or emotional trauma.
  • Property damage. This amount includes the cost to fix or replace your car, depending on the amount of damage.
  • Other damages. These include scarring and disfigurement, loss of bodily function, loss of life’s pleasures, and loss of consortium.

We can file wrongful death claims if a car accident is fatal. Wrongful death damages include:

  • The cost of the funeral, burial, and outstanding medical bills.
  • The loss of financial support.

Washington, D.C., generally follows contributory negligence, but in certain collisions involving pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, D.C. law limits when contributory negligence may be asserted as a defense.

What should I do if I’m in a car accident in Washington, D.C.?

There are a few priorities to keep in mind if you are in a car accident. The first priority is your health. If your injuries are serious, someone with you or the police should arrange for emergency medical transportation to George Washington University Hospital or another nearby hospital.

You, someone with you, or another driver should contact the police. They’ll arrange medical transportation, clear the travel lanes, investigate the accident, obtain everyone’s information (driver’s registration, license, liability, and contact), and prepare a police report.

You should notify your own insurance company about the car accident. You should not speak or negotiate with the insurance company for the responsible driver or any other responsible parties.

If you or someone with you can, it can help to take photos or videos of the accident site, the damaged cars, and your injuries.

You should call our experienced car accident lawyers. We have over 40 years of experience helping car accident victims pursue the compensation they deserve.

Why do car accident victims choose Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers?

If you are involved in a car accident involving another car, a commercial truck, a motorcycle, a pedestrian, or a bicyclist, you need an attorney who can help prove fault in your case. Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers understand why car accidents happen and who is liable. We anticipate the arguments that insurance companies and defense lawyers can assert to try to deny or limit your claim.

We can work hand-in-hand with your doctors, employers, other experts, and with you to build a case for compensation. We do not accept low-ball settlement figures from insurance companies and are willing to take your case to trial if we believe that it is in your best interest to do so. Our lawyers are seasoned trial lawyers. We’ve helped numerous car accident victims like you pursue the compensation they deserve.

How much time do I have to file a car accident claim in Washington, D.C.?

Generally, you must file a car accident claim within three years of the date of the accident. You only have two years to file a wrongful death claim due to an accident.

We strongly recommend that you contact us as quickly as possible.

Do you have a Washington, D.C. car accident lawyer near me?

Yes, we do. Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers' 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. If your health prevents you from traveling, we can make arrangements to see you at your home, a healthcare facility, or talk to you by phone or video.

Our car accident lawyers can answer your questions and guide you through each step of your claim.

Contact our accomplished car accident attorneys today

We understand that being in a car accident can be overwhelming. At Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, our attorneys are client advocates who look out for your best interests. If you were injured in a car accident in the greater Washington, D.C., area, please call us or fill out our convenient contact form to tell us about your case. We represent car accident victims on a contingency fee basis.

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