Washington D.C. Attorneys and Lawyers
Every year in Washington D.C., there are more than 80,000 civil cases and 16,000 traffic cases.
To win a personal injury case in Washington D.C. , victims must prove that the person responsible for injuries or damages failed to act in a reasonable or careful manner. This is called “negligence.” Victims must also prove that the defendant’s failure to carry out that duty resulted in injuries or damages. This can often be difficult to prove, which is why most Washington D.C. personal injury victims work closely with personal injury attorneys. Also, Washington D.C. is different from other states in that it follows “the defense of contributory negligence” rule, which means that even if the defendant is partly or mostly to blame for the accident, because he or she filed the suit, the plaintiff’s own negligence will defeat any involvement the defendant had. This is one reason to file a claim quickly, before the other side files theirs.
Washington D.C. requires all personal injury claims to be filed within three years of the event. If a claim is not filed within three years, personal injury victims will not be able to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and property damages. It is very important for injury victims to contact personal injury attorneys immediately; the sooner they begin working on your case, the more time they will have to collect evidence, assess medical records, and fill out necessary paperwork.
