After a car accident in Washington, D.C., one of the first things many people ask is: “What happens if the crash was partly my fault?” You may be thinking about your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, or how you’ll recover financially—and wondering whether you can still move forward and seek financial compensation through a personal injury claim.
Washington, D.C. follows contributory negligence law, which means if you were found to have been even 1% at fault for an accident, the insurance company and other party (if it goes to court) can dismiss your case. In other words, if the at-fault driver’s legal team or the driver’s insurance company can successfully argue that you share just a small part of the blame, you may be left paying the costs on your own.
If you are concerned about your part in an accident and worry you will be barred from compensation, seek legal support from an experienced attorney. At Regan Zambri Long, our personal injury lawyers have helped clients push back against unfair blame and win complex car accident claims—even in cases involving partial fault.
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If your DC car accident lawyer can prove that the other driver was acting with willful disregard for safety—such as driving drunk, texting behind the wheel, or speeding through a red light—you may still be able to seek compensation, even if you made a small mistake.
Even if you think you made a mistake, here’s how to protect your right to recover damages:
At Regan Zambri Long, our team investigates every detail of your car accident case. We know how insurance companies assign fault—and how they try to use D.C.’s strict rules against you. We look at the evidence, talk to witnesses, and may bring in accident reconstruction experts to show which parties involved really caused the car crash.
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Regan Zambri Long is dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims in Washington, D.C. With more than two decades of experience, our car accident attorneys have taken on government entities and giant corporations in the Washington, D.C. Metro area to seek compensation our clients deserve following a catastrophic car accident.
Our personal injury and accident law firm is composed of fierce trial lawyers who have secured record-setting verdicts and settlements for our injury clients. No car crash case is too complex for our attorneys.
Whether you were involved in a car accident or truck accident or were hurt by a negligent party in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, our legal team will put in the time, energy, and compassion needed to help you move forward.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.