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Wisner Baum has recovered over $4 billion for our clients. We know what it takes to win big cases against big companies.
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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.
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Our trucking accident lawyers offer free case consultations and operate on contingency, meaning there are no fees unless we win.
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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.
Claims for damages 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 across the nation. 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.
Call (855) 948-5098 or contact us online to speak to a Washington DC personal injury attorney. We take on cases nationwide.
Contact our experienced attorneys to learn about your legal options. Your consultation is free and confidential.
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We take pride in our professional relationships with referring attorneys and are equipped with the resources to take on your complex case.
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We have resolved thousands of cases worldwide, winning over $4 billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients.
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Interested in exploring your legal rights? Schedule a free consultation with our team. You won't pay unless we win your case.
Wisner Baum DC Injury Attorneys Can Help
At Wisner Baum, we represent personal injury plaintiffs exclusively, meaning we always fight to win justice for victims of negligence. We have decades of experience advocating and earning maximum compensation for clients harmed in:
- Aviation accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bus accidents
- Bicycle crashes
- Bridge collapse
- Car accidents
- Military accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Pedestrian accidents
- Police misconduct/civil rights violations
- Prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as Zantac
- Toxic torts, including heavy metals in baby food
- Structure fires and failures
- Truck accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
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.
How Do You Prove a Personal Injury Case?
Plaintiffs must prove three elements to recover compensation in an injury lawsuit:
- That the accident was caused by a negligent party: 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 would not be able to pursue a personal injury claim. This makes hiring an experienced personal injury attorney so important 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.
- That 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.
- That they suffered damages as a result of an accident injury: In the example of a car accident case, the victim must have accumulated medical debt, lost wages, or other damages (like pain and suffering).
Plaintiffs that prove all three elements may be compensated for the damages they have suffered and for damages they are expected to suffer in the future. Depending on the circumstances of an accident, these claims for damages can be substantial.
Chances of Success in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
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. Make no mistake, 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 you “the best possible” settlement for your case. Even if this quick settlement seems like a good 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 received a fee if we are successful in getting you compensated.
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 is completely different from a defective products case. Make sure your attorney focuses his or her practice on cases like yours.
- Past case results: A lot of lawyers talk about their great legal skill, but do they have the results to back it up? Be sure to take a look at the verdicts and settlements they have achieved for their clients in the past to see if they have actually been successful in litigating cases like yours. This will not guarantee they can win your case, but it does give you a good idea about their level of skill.
- Reputation: Is the lawyer respected by others in the community? 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 make sure that you are getting experienced representation so that your case is as comprehensive as can be.
- 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 on the other side of the aisle protecting negligent parties over public safety.
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 DC are motivated to pursue justice on behalf of individuals who have suffered great harm at the hands of another. Not only do we 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 on their behalf.
Put our seasoned trial lawyers in your corner. Contact our Washington DC firm online today.
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Should I Hire an Injury Attorney Near Me?
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.
Schedule your free consultation with a Washington DC personal injury lawyer today!
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.