District of Columbia Personal Injury FAQs

• Q: I Was Injured. Can I File A Lawsuit Against The Party That Caused My Injury?
  A: You can make a claim against another party or parties if they are at fault for your injuries. If your own negligence was a partial cause of your injuries, you will be … More
• Q: Who Is Responsible When A Person Is Injured?
  A: The law of personal injury is concerned with determining who may be responsible for your injuries and how much they should be required to pay for your damages. … More
• Q: How Do I Decide If I Need To Hire An Attorney?
  A: There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court in the District of Columbia will handle claims up to $5000. If … More
• Q: How Much Will An Attorney Cost?
  A: Most attorneys who believe a case has merit will take the case without payment up front. They will take the case on a contingency basis, which means they will receive … More
• Q: How Long Do I Have To Hire An Attorney?
  A: The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is … More
• Q: How Will My Claim Be Processed?
  A: You should be sure not to sign any documents without prior review by an attorney. You need to attend all scheduled doctor appointments in order to document your … More
• Q: What Damages Can I Recover?
  A: You can recover your actual economic losses such as the costs of reasonable and necessary medical care, property damage, car rental expenses, costs of domestic … More
• Q: How Can I Determine How Much My Claim Is Worth?
  A: For purposes of settlement, a claim is valued upon an estimate of what a jury would likely believe the case to be worth, taking into account the severity of the … More

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