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Your child suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence can turn your world upside down. If your child has been injured in the DC area, our Washington, DC child injury lawyers are here to help. We have developed specialized expertise to handle complex pediatric injury cases, and our track record includes a $4.2 million settlement for a six-year-old child injured by defective playground equipment.
With almost 200 years of combined experience and 100+ 5 star Google reviews, our award-winning attorneys are known for their compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to justice. One of our board-certified partners has been named among the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Washington, DC, and, along with two other partners, among the Top 100 Super Lawyers in the district. Partner Jacqueline Colclough also has experience as an obstetrical and neonatal nurse, which gives her a unique understanding of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. At Regan Zambri Long, you get a team that fronts all case costs, works with medical experts, and builds claims backed by evidence, facts, and expert testimony.
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Children are naturally vulnerable, and their safety relies on the responsible actions of adults, institutions, and organizations entrusted with their care. In Washington, DC, where children participate in various daily activities, like attending school and daycares, receiving medical treatment, and using consumer products, the risk of serious injury is a major concern for families. Knowing about common child injuries and the available legal protections is vital for parents and guardians who want to protect their children’s well-being and seek justice when preventable harm occurs.
Educational institutions throughout Washington, DC are responsible for maintaining safe environments for children. However, this isn’t always the case. A recent review of injuries among school children in the US found elementary school students were more likely to be injured by falls (85%) or sustain humerus fractures (43%), while high school students were more likely to be injured by assaults (17%) – and this is only the tip of the iceberg. Playground equipment failures, inadequate supervision, and unsafe conditions can result in serious injuries, including:
When schools fail to maintain equipment or address known safety hazards properly, they can be held legally responsible for resulting injuries.
As working parents increasingly rely on childcare facilities, daycare negligence cases have become more common. According to OSSE’s FFY 2024 Quality Progress Report, there were 45 unusual incidents flagged as serious injuries requiring medical attention and/or hospitalization in regulated child development centers and child development homes in Washington, DC that year. Some situations that could lead to serious injuries include:
When daycare centers prioritize profits over safety, injured children and families have legal rights to pursue compensation.
School bus accidents and pedestrian injuries create unique legal challenges. Children face particular vulnerability in traffic accidents, especially in school zones. Cases often involve inadequate child restraint systems, driver negligence around children, or failure to observe safety measures in areas with high child pedestrian traffic.
Our lawyers are ready to tackle the legal challenges associated with these causes of child injuries on your behalf.
Pediatric medical malpractice requires specialized representation due to unique medical standards for child care. Birth injuries from delivery complications can result in cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and other lifelong disabilities. Medical errors at DC hospitals may involve misdiagnosis, medication dosage errors, or emergency room negligence during critical situations.
Our award-winning attorneys have the knowledge and experience to fight for justice and compensation for your child if they are injured as a result of medical malpractice.
Defective products designed for children—including toys, car seats, and playground equipment—can cause serious injuries when manufacturers fail to ensure safety. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were an estimated 231,700 toy-related emergency department visits in 2023, of which 167,500 were children under 14 and 154,700 were children under 12.
Swimming pool accidents often involve inadequate safety barriers or supervision failures, potentially resulting in drowning incidents with permanent consequences. The CDC reports that there are 8,000 non-fatal drownings in the US every year, and that more children aged one to four die from drowning than any other cause of death.
Washington, DC law provides special protections for injured children that recognize their unique vulnerabilities and needs. As per D.C. Code § 12-301(8) and § 12-302, the statute of limitations for childhood injury cases includes extended filing deadlines. This extension acknowledges that children cannot advocate for themselves and that parents may not immediately understand the full extent of injuries.
Parents have legal authority to file lawsuits for minor children. However, according to D.C. Code § 21-120, DC courts maintain oversight of settlement negotiations to ensure agreements serve the child’s best interests. In cases involving substantial settlements, courts may appoint a guardian ad litem to provide independent representation focused exclusively on the child’s welfare.
Child injuries are much more than just immediate medical problems. They are events that change lives, with profound and often long-lasting effects that go far beyond the initial injury. The law understands that payment for a child’s injury must cover everything, not just immediate medical needs but also the complicated, many-sided impact on the child’s future growth, schooling, and overall enjoyment of life. When we work for justice for injured children, our method aims to completely examine and deal with all the difficulties those children and their families will face after a serious injury.
Medical compensation includes emergency care, ongoing treatment, and specialized pediatric services. This encompasses child psychologists, developmental specialists, and rehabilitation therapists who understand how trauma affects developing minds and bodies. Future medical needs must account for how care requirements may change as children grow and develop. . Our attorneys will fight to ensure your child’s injury-related medical expenses are covered now and in the future.
Educational expenses include special education evaluations, tutoring services, assistive technology, and school accommodations. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, children with disabilities have rights to appropriate educational accommodations under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Families often face additional expenses, including travel costs for specialized care, lost wages for parents providing increased caregiving, and household modifications. Calculating loss of future earning capacity requires projecting how specific disabilities will affect career options and income potential over a lifetime. Our attorneys work with experts to determine how your child’s injuries will affect them over their lifetime and will strive to ensure they receive just compensation.
Quality of life compensation recognizes that childhood injuries affect physical capabilities and emotional, social, and developmental aspects of growing up. These damages account for loss of everyday childhood experiences and irreplaceable developmental opportunities during critical growth periods.
Comprehensive case evaluation requires medical record analysis with pediatric specialists who understand how injuries affect children differently from adults. Our lawyers will ask experts to conduct educational impact assessments to determine what accommodations and services children need throughout their school years. We will also ask experts for family impact evaluations recognizing how injuries affect entire households.
Settlement strategies must balance immediate family needs with long-term security for the injured child. Court approval procedures ensure judges review proposed settlements for adequacy. When cases proceed to trial, specialized presentation techniques help juries understand the unique aspects of pediatric injuries and their lifetime impacts.
We know that, when it comes to children, accidents will happen, but this doesn’t mean there aren’t options for financial recovery if your child is injured. Our specialized knowledge of childhood injury law sets the lawyers at Regan Zambri Long apart from general personal injury practitioners. We maintain established relationships with Children’s National Hospital specialists and pediatric experts throughout the Washington, DC area, ensuring clients receive advanced medical care while we build strong legal cases.
Our educational law expertise enables us to advocate for injured children in legal and academic settings. We understand special education rights, Individualized Education Program processes, and school accommodation requirements under federal disability laws. We also draw on our knowledge and experience of product and premises liability law when working to protect the rights of injured children and ensure they receive just compensation.
Our proven track record demonstrates our ability to achieve results that provide genuine security for injured families. One of our significant recoveries was the landmark $4.2 million playground equipment settlement, which required extensive coordination among medical experts, life care planners, and economic analysts. Among the other verdicts we secured were:
Our board-certified attorneys are consistently recognized and honored for their trial excellence. Two of our partners are past presidents of the American Board of Trial Advocates’ DC chapter, and several members of our team belong to the American Association of Justice. All six partners are among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in the United States in 2025. Additionally, Best Lawyers named Patrick Regan Lawyer of the Year for Mass Tort Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law and named Salvatore Zambri Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation. These accolades reflect our ongoing commitment to client advocacy, professionalism, and our belief that all children are worthy of justice and protection.
If the injury to your child was caused by a defective product, such as a faulty car seat or a dangerous piece of playground equipment, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the manufacturer who made the product. You may also be able to sue the retailer who sold the product to you.
Ensure your child receives appropriate emergency treatment while insisting on complete injury documentation. Emergency personnel should document apparent injuries, baseline neurological function, and any behavioral changes that may indicate trauma.
This documentation can play a vital role in your injured child’s case.
Contact an experienced child injury attorney immediately to protect evidence, preserve legal rights, and receive professional guidance during this difficult time. Early legal involvement ensures essential deadlines are met and evidence is maintained correctly.
If your child has been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Washington, DC, contact Regan Zambri Long today for a free consultation. Our experienced child injury attorneys will evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and help you understand the steps necessary to protect your child’s rights and secure their future. Time is critical in childhood injury cases—call us now to ensure your family receives the expert legal representation your child deserves.
In Washington, DC, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases involving minors is generally three years from the date of injury. However, in some cases involving minors, the deadline may be extended until three years after the child reaches the age of majority (18). Given the complexity of these deadlines and potential exceptions, it’s crucial to consult with an attorney immediately after your child’s injury to protect your rights.
Calculating compensation for injured children involves complex projections of lifetime medical care, educational needs, and lost earning capacity. Economic experts work with medical professionals to estimate costs over the child’s expected lifetime, considering how care needs may change as the child grows. The Social Security Administration’s life expectancy data helps establish baseline projections, while pediatric specialists provide insight into evolving care requirements.
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.