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Personal Injury Lawyers Client Focused. Trial Ready. Billions Won.
  • Proven Track Record

    Wisner Baum has recovered over $4 billion for our clients. We know what it takes to win big cases against big companies.

  • Award-Winning Law Firm

    Recognized as one of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” we have won the National Trial Lawyers’ Mass Tort Trial Team of the Year award multiple times.

  • No Fees Unless We Win

    Our trucking accident lawyers offer free case consultations and operate on contingency, meaning there are no fees unless we win.

  • OFFICES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA

    We are a California law firm with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Ontario, Bakersfield, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Washington DC Personal Injury Lawyer

Maximizing Compensation for Victims of Negligence Since 1985

Accidents happen every day in the Washington DC area. While some may seem unavoidable, others are caused by a person or entity that acted negligently or recklessly. If you or a family member are injured in a DC accident, you may have a legal claim for damages against the responsible party.

Damage claims include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and others. For many accident victims, this financial compensation is vital to their recovery.

At Wisner Baum, our personal injury lawyers have helped clients in the Washington, DC, area and across the country secure the financial compensation they need to bounce back after an accident. Retaining an experienced injury attorney to advocate on your behalf levels the playing field against any insurance company or corporate defendant.

Since 1985, our injury attorneys have won $4 billion in compensation for our clients in DC and nationwide. Put your case in the hands of lawyers you can trust to recover full and fair compensation on your behalf.

Some of our noteworthy personal injury verdicts and settlements include:

  • $2 billion verdict won for a California couple in one of the first Roundup cancer lawsuits against Monsanto (now Bayer);
  • $105 million settlement reached for a multi-client pharmaceutical injury case;
  • $17.5 million settlement reached for a passenger death in a major US aviation accident and
  • $15 million settlement reached for a fatal accident involving a major truck company.

Have you been injured in Washington, DC? Call (855) 948-5098 or contact us online to speak to our personal injury attorneys in Washington, DC. We take on cases nationwide.

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Contact our experienced attorneys to learn about your legal options. Your consultation is free and confidential.

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We believe our track record speaks for itself. But you don’t have to take our word for it. See what our clients have to say about working with us.

    "I Can’t Imagine a Better Law Firm"

    Multiple lawyers recommended Wisner Baum to me and I have been consistently impressed with the quality of their work.

    - Best Law Firms Survey
    "They Are About Changing the Systems..."

    Wisner Baum are not only amazing attorneys but more importantly, they are activists. They are about changing the systems which got us into trouble in the first place. They understand their role in the process of making change.

    - Kim Witczak
    "Top Legal Minds in the Country"

    The Wisner Baum firm has some of the top legal minds in the country; they are driven, determined, trustworthy, ethical and passionate.

    - From Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms
    "Diligent & Professional Representation"

    Thanks to your efforts I was able to recover from a tragic experience and turn my life around for the best.

    - W.T.
    "Our Best Interest Was Always Number One on Your List"

    A special thank you to your Spanish-speaking staff for the extra effort put into this case. The language barrier was never a problem, and we are so very thankful to them. Your name holds much respect in our family.

    - G.C. & C.C
    "We Have Never Met a More Wonderful Group of People"

    It is obvious that the people at Wisner Baum believe in what they do. And that you all really care about your clients.

    - The B. Family
    "They Worked Very Hard and Kept in Contact, Which Is Very Important to Me"

    I appreciate that you care about how I feel and that you take time to use your talents to ensure your every contact with me is warmly professional.

    - A.D.B.
    "Your Expertise in This Field Gave Me the Utmost Trust and Confidence"

    I wanted a fair settlement within an appropriate time frame, and without any public scrutiny. With your hard work and dedication, we were able to achieve those goals.

    - T.O.

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Representing Personal Injury Victims in Washington, DC

At Wisner Baum, we exclusively represent personal injury plaintiffs, meaning we always fight to win justice for negligence victims. 

We have decades of experience advocating and earning maximum compensation for clients harmed in:

This is not an all-inclusive list. If you would like more information on your case, please do not hesitate to contact our firm for a free and confidential case evaluation.

Key Elements to Prove in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Plaintiffs must prove three elements to recover compensation in an injury lawsuit:

  1. That a negligent party caused the accident: This means some other party caused the crash, such as another driver. Washington, DC, is one of a select few contributory fault states. Contributory fault bars accident victims who are partially at fault for the accident from recovering damages. For example, if another driver was 99% at fault for a car crash and you were just 1% at fault, you could not pursue a personal injury claim. Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is essential for DC area residents. Your lawyer has to be able to investigate and build a strong legal case on your behalf, proving that another party was 100% responsible for your injuries.
  2. The negligent party owed them a duty of care and, therefore, breached that duty: All drivers have a duty to others on the road (meaning they must obey traffic laws to prevent accidents). Any negligence that breaches that duty satisfies the third element. For instance, they could have breached this duty by speeding or getting behind the wheel while drunk.
  3. That they suffered damages as a result of an accident injury: In a car accident case, the victim must have accumulated medical debt, lost wages, or other damages (like pain and suffering).

Why Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Can Strengthen Your Case and Protect Your Rights

Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney can improve your chances of success in a lawsuit, whether the case goes to trial or settles out of court. Insurance companies will go to great lengths to minimize liability and limit their payout to you. Perhaps you have already received a phone call promising “the best possible” settlement for your case. Even if this quick settlement seems like a reasonable offer, before you do anything, we recommend a free case review to ensure you are not shortchanging the value of your claim. Remember, our law firm offers free case evaluations, and we only receive a fee if we successfully compensate you.

What to Look for in a DC Injury Lawyer

A few factors to consider when choosing a lawyer include:

  • Areas of practice: Does the lawyer typically accept cases like yours? Personal injury is a broad area of the law. You need a lawyer who knows how to handle your specific case. For example, a truck accident case differs entirely from a defective product case. Make sure your attorney focuses his or her practice on cases like yours.
  • Past case results: Many lawyers talk about their excellent legal skills, but do they have the results to back it up? Be sure to look at the verdicts and settlements they have achieved for their clients to see if they have successfully litigated cases like yours. This will not guarantee they can win your case, but it will give you a good idea of their skill level.
  • Reputation: Do others in the community respect the lawyer? Do they hold the respect of their peers, past clients, judges, and even courtroom opponents? Remember, a good reputation is indicative of a lawyer’s level of professionalism and ethics.
  • Years of experience: How long has the lawyer been in practice? How long has their firm been open? You want to ensure that you are getting experienced representation so that your case is as comprehensive as possible.
  • Client base: Some personal injury lawyers also moonlight as defense attorneys. Other lawyers, however—like ours at Wisner Baum—are solely committed to representing those injured by negligence. You will never find them protecting negligent parties over public safety on the other aisle.

The trial lawyers at Wisner Baum check all these boxes. If you are searching for a lawyer who truly cares about your well-being, turn to our award-winning legal team for help. With no upfront fees, there is nothing to lose.

Hire an Award-Winning Wisner Baum Attorney 

At Wisner Baum, our personal injury attorneys in Washington, D.C., are motivated to pursue justice on behalf of individuals who have suffered great harm at the hands of another. We not only have the skills needed to litigate claims, but we also have the competency to investigate the complexities of a case and uncover key elements, details, and documents.

Our lawyers are nationally renowned by The Best Lawyers in America©, Martindale-Hubbell®, the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and more.

Our legal team does not believe that a person who was subjected to short-term or long-term disability, even wrongful death, should go unnoticed. Regardless of their circumstances, personal injury victims deserve acclaimed legal advocates to fight for justice.

Are you ready to take control of your case? Contact Wisner Baum now, and let’s discuss your options!

Local Representation with Nationwide Resources to Fight for Your Rights

When disaster strikes, it is natural to start your search for local law firms in your community. Wisner Baum’s satellite office is conveniently located near Washington Circle, which gives resident clients the benefits of a local firm combined with the resources of a nationwide firm.

Personal injury cases can be complicated but getting you full and fair compensation does not have to be. Hiring our firm to be your advocate gives you the chance to exercise your legal rights without sacrificing time and effort that would be better-spent healing from your injuries. Make no mistake, our mission is not just to earn maximum compensation in your behalf; it is also to hold the responsible party accountable for their misdeeds.

Contact Wisner Baum today for your free case evaluation and discover how our Washington, DC, personal injury lawyers can help you fight for the compensation you deserve! 

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How to Find an Injury Lawyer in Washington DC

Even though finding a lawyer may be the last thing on a person’s mind after being in an accident, we know from experience that many accident victims face the daunting prospect of missing work for an extended period of time, causing worry about affording the exorbitant costs of medical bills, or even paying for their house.

Retaining an experienced injury lawyer to be your advocate is a good way to alleviate the financial worries you may be facing. According to a study conducted by the Insurance Research Council, the average person receives a settlement 3.5-times larger when they hire a personal injury lawyer to represent their interests when compared to those that do not hire an attorney.

So how do you decide on a lawyer for your case?

Below are some questions you should consider asking potential injury lawyers:

  • How long has the lawyer been litigating personal injury cases?
  • Does the attorney have experience negotiating settlements with insurance companies? If so, what are some of the case results they can share?
  • Has the attorney handled cases that share similarities to your case? If so, how did those cases turn out?

You should also feel confident in the line of communication you have with your prospective attorney. One way to research a lawyer’s communication with clients is to read their client reviews on Google, Yelp, and on their website. If other people with similar cases have good things to say about your attorney, this should give you confidence.