=Were you or a loved one recently injured in a car accident in Washington, DC? Are you feeling nervous while bills are stacking up on the kitchen table because the accident left you unable to work? It’s an unfortunate truth that good people get hurt in bad accidents every day. If the accident wasn’t your fault, you may be able to hold the negligent driver financially accountable for your losses.
A Washington, DC, car accident lawyer from Jenner Law wants to help. Our Washington, DC, personal injury lawyers are passionate about serving accident survivors in the DC area. We understand the negative impact that being in a car accident can have on every aspect of your life. More importantly, we can take on insurance companies and seek recovery from them. We can help you demand compensation for your injuries and give you the representation you deserve.
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How a Washington DC Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
Many car accident survivors feel alone after the crash. The at-fault driver has an entire insurance company to represent them. Who do you have? Jenner Law, that’s who. We’ll fight for your best interests and represent your case to the best of our ability. Our team can help you at every stage of a car accident case. The work we do for our clients includes:
- Gathering evidence to establish liability for your accident
- Gathering evidence, such as medical records and invoices, to establish your damages
- Locating, contacting, and interviewing witnesses
- Handling all communication with insurance adjusters and other involved parties
- Negotiating directly with the at-fault party’s insurance company on your behalf
- Completing case-related paperwork, including filing your case and making your demand for damages
- Making sure we answer your questions and help you understand the process
You are our number one priority. While the negligent party’s insurance carrier is looking at their bottom line, we’re looking out for you. Our focus is on helping you get the compensation you need to rebuild your life after the accident. We’ll put the full weight of our resources and experience behind you.
Who Is Liable for a Car Accident in Washington, DC?
Driver negligence causes many car accidents. If we uncover evidence that another driver’s negligence caused your accident, we will pursue them (or their insurance company) for damages. With that said, liability in your accident may extend past just the at-fault driver.
If the driver who hit you was working for a private company at the time of your accident, our attorneys could hold their employer liable. There are also cases involving catastrophic mechanical failures, such as defective tires or a malfunctioning airbag that can set off a chain of events that lead to a car crash. When you’re a Jenner Law client, we will take a complete look at all the evidence in your case.
We will follow that evidence to the liable party or parties who played a role in causing your accident. Regardless of whether that’s another driver, a private employer, or an auto parts manufacturer, we’ll fight them on your behalf.
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Washington DC Car Accident Lawyers With a Winning Track Record
Choosing the right personal injury attorney to fight for your interests after being hurt in a car accident is an important decision. Jenner Law has recovered millions of dollars in judgments and settlements for our clients.
Our case results include a $2,000,000 settlement in the case of a truck accident caused by a trucker who stopped his truck on the Washington Beltway. We can’t promise you a result in your case, but we will do all that we can to fight for you.
Although we handle settlement negotiations for our clients, we aren’t afraid to go to court if that’s what it takes. This isn’t about putting another notch in our belts. It’s about helping you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
Economic Damages After a Washington DC Car Accident
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident that someone else’s negligence caused, all economic costs related to the accident are damages you can demand from the negligent party. Economic damages after a Washington DC car wreck include:
- All accident-related medical expenses, including the cost of your primary post-accident care and continuing treatment, such as physical therapy
- The costs of repairing your car or personal property damaged in the accident
- The fair market replacement value for your vehicle or other personal property deemed as a total loss due to accident damage
- Compensation for the income you lost while recovering from your accident-related injuries
When a Washington, DC, auto accident lawyer from Jenner Law is on your team, we’ll keep detailed records of all the economic damages and costs you incurred in your accident. We will fight to get you reimbursed for the full extent of your economic damages.
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Non-Economic Damages After a Washington DC Car Accident
Economic damages are not the only losses people in car accidents suffer. That’s why Washington DC law allows injured parties to demand fair compensation for non-economic damages. Examples of non-economic damages include but are not limited to:
- Pain and suffering
- Impaired quality of life
- Mental anguish and stress
Currently, DC law does not cap or limit non-economic damage demands. That means our motor vehicle accident attorneys can demand you be compensated for the full measure of suffering you endure. We’ll work together with you, your doctor, and, if necessary, a mental health professional to create a damage demand that reflects the severity of your suffering.
What Is My Case Worth?
There is no way of knowing what your case may be worth until we have investigated and examined your damages. However, some factors that could affect what you recover include:
- Your age and profession
- The severity of your injuries
- Your potential recovery time
- Whether you are able to return to work
- The pain and suffering you experience
How Long Do You Have to Demand Damages?
You don’t have forever to demand damages after being hurt in a car accident in Washington, DC. The current statute of limitations on personal injury cases in the district is three years, per the Code of the District of Columbia § 12-301.
Our car accident lawyers will file your case before the statute of limitations deadline expires. We’ll take care of these details for you so that you can put your energy into making a full recovery.
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Should I Accept the Insurer’s First Settlement Offer?
No. Insurance companies want to pay you as little as possible. One way they do this is by offering a quick settlement soon after the accident. This may occur before you have even started treatment. If you accept a settlement and later determine your injuries are worse than you thought, you can’t get any more money. You will be left paying out of pocket.
We will protect you from this. Run any settlement offers you receive by us. If it is less than you deserve, we’ll fight to get you what you need.
Our Washington DC Car Accident Lawyer Can Fight Your Case on Contingency
Above all else, Jenner Law is committed to your best interests as a client. We’re not here to bill you for our services and move on to the next case. We want to help you hold whoever caused your accident financially accountable for the damages you suffered. Our car accident attorneys will take your case on, and you won’t pay any money out of pocket as we work on your case.
Our contingency fee arrangement means you won’t get a bill from us unless we win your case in court or negotiate a fair settlement from the insurance company.
Common Causes of Auto Accidents in Washington DC
Negligence is a common cause of most accidents in and around the DC area. Some of the causes we see most frequently include:
- Drunk driving
- Drugged driving
- Speeding
- Failing to check blind spots/illegal or unsafe lane changes
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Distracted driving
- Otherwise, disobeying traffic laws
A driver’s negligence can cause catastrophic injuries for an accident victim. Let our personal injury attorneys seek justice for you and your family today.
Talk to Us Today to Learn How Our Washington, DC, Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Many people who have been in a car accident are unsure of what their next step should be afterward. Whether you’re unsure about your case’s value or whether you have a case for damages, Jenner Law wants to help you make the right decision for yourself and your family.
Call us today and find out how a Washington, DC, auto accident attorney from Jenner Law can help you get back on your feet. We’ll be there for you until the end. The initial consultation is free.
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