Washington D.C. Personal Injury Attorneys

Once you decide to pursue an injury claim, you’ll need a lawyer with experience handling cases similar to yours. Some of the common cases our DC personal injury attorneys from TopDog Law take on include the following:

Car Accidents

If another driver’s negligence causes an accident that results in your injury, you may have a valid car accident case. Actions like drunk driving, texting while driving (distracted driving), reckless behavior, or violating traffic laws are all examples of negligence – negligence that often justifies seeking damages.

Premises Liability

Premise liability cases involve claims that arise on residential properties because of negligence. A broken pavement, ice-slick parking lot, or poor lighting can all lead to otherwise preventable accidents. Slips and falls are common examples of premises accidents. Lawyers who handle premises liability cases should be familiar with safety standards and building codes.

Medical Negligence

Doctors and healthcare professionals are expected to meet a prudent standard of care when caring for patients. You might have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit if you have suffered harm due to a misdiagnosis, surgical error, or improper treatment. Washington, DC, has no maximum cap on the compensation for medical malpractice cases.

Product Liability

Our product liability attorneys are well-versed in cases against manufacturers and sellers of dangerous products that lead to injuries. We regularly stay updated on consumer protection laws, regulations, and product defects. Many of these cases involve large class action or mass torts lawsuits.

Dog Bites

The dog bite law in the nation’s capital holds a dog owner legally liable if their dog attacks and injures someone. This statute states that dog owners are strictly liable for the injuries their dog causes when the animal is at large, even if it is not known to be dangerous. This means that the owner is liable for damages if a dog escapes a fenced yard or is not on a leash.

Sex Abuse

Experiencing sex abuse as a child or sexual assault as an adult or college student is traumatizing, often leading to both physical and mental injuries. Victims of sexual abuse have the right to take civil action and seek compensation and justice from their abusers. Our personal injury lawyers treat these sensitive and challenging cases with compassion and respect.

Assault and Physical Harm

If someone intentionally causes harm to you through violence, it is within your rights to seek compensation. Your civil claim for compensation will be separate from any criminal charges filed. In the DC area, you can file a claim for damages even if criminal charges were not pursued. In this case, your attorney must show an intent to harm when seeking damages.

The key factor in any injury case is to prove both liability and damages. An experienced personal injury lawyer in DC can carefully assess the details surrounding your situation so they can further determine whether you have grounds for filing a claim. They will fight on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation that you rightfully need to receive.

Wrongful Death

Families who lost a loved one because of another party’s negligence may file a claim for wrongful death with the help of a personal injury lawyer. The victim’s personal representative may file a claim for damages. Damages might cover funeral and burial expenses, medical bills for services provided to the victim when they were alive, loss of financial support, and the value of lost services related to training, personal advice, companionship, support, and training.