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With over 430,000 active drivers in the capital, collisions are a daily reality, and while head-on crashes make up only about 2% of accidents, they account for more than 10% of fatalities. Our Washington, DC car accident lawyers have spent three decades standing up for victims and families facing the aftermath of catastrophic crashes. With two partners ranked among the top 1% of trial lawyers in America, Regan Zambri Long’s board-certified attorneys know what it takes to hold reckless drivers and insurance companies accountable.
Our award-winning attorneys has secured life-changing recoveries, including $15 million, $14 million, $10.6 million, and $10 million for victims of severe collisions. We front all case costs and retain expert witnesses to reconstruct accidents, assess long-term injuries, and prove the full impact on your life.
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The Regan Zambri Long car accident attorneys have recovered over $1 billion in compensation for their clients in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Our multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for victims of car accidents include:
Our attorneys have a deep understanding of how insurance companies operate and of motor vehicle laws in DC and the surrounding areas. Head-on collisions can happen anywhere, at any time, and aren’t limited to cars. Head-on collision cases involving motorcycles, trucks, buses, and even pedestrians are handled by the Regan Zambri Long lawyers, who work tirelessly and fight fiercely to ensure justice is served for their clients.
All our attorneys currently feature on Best Lawyers’ list of Washington, DC’s top personal injury lawyers, and all six partners are included among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America. Founding partner Patrick Regan has been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of Washington’s Top Ten Power Lawyers. Washingtonian Magazine described Patrick as “a poster boy for legal ethics and integrity,” and fellow senior partner Salvatore Zambri as a “Big Gun,” among the “Top 1%,” and “one of Washington’s best, most honest and effective lawyers.” Salvatore is listed among the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Washington, DC, out of the city’s 80,000 lawyers, while Paul Cornoni and Patrick Regan appear in the Top 100 Super Lawyers for the region.
Consultations are free and the Regan Zambri Long attorneys do not work on a retainer. It is intimidating for a single person to take on large insurance companies, especially following a car accident that may leave the victim dealing with grief, extreme pain, and financial uncertainty. Regan Zambri Long has the financial backing to see your case through to the very end and will work hard to provide you with the maximum amount of compensation.
According to the Department of Transport’s Crash Data Acquisition Network (CDAN), there were 174,842 head-on collisions across the United States in 2023, resulting in 87,363 injuries and 4,230 deaths. These crashes are among the most dangerous types of accidents, and victims often face catastrophic or life-threatening injuries.
Recovering from a horrific car accident is difficult, both physically and emotionally. Accident victims of head-on collisions can sustain:
Unfortunately, it’s common that the injuries suffered during the accident can leave the victim incapable of working. Emotional distress, including PTSD, can stay with the victim for years after the accident.
The DC car accident attorneys at Regan Zambri Long know you have a long road ahead. Their mission is to guide you through the claims process so you recover the maximum amount of compensation and no one in Washington, DC gets better results. Our lawyers work diligently to ensure their clients are covered for medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and lost future earnings. We offer free consultations and only receive a fee if you reach a favorable settlement or verdict.
No one can change what happened to you or your loved one, but the attorneys at Regan Zambri Long can journey alongside you and help lighten your load on the road to recovery.
Distracted driving is the most common cause of car accidents in the United States and the most common cause of head-on collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving claimed 3,275 lives in 2023. Distracted driving happens when the driver of the car isn’t completely focused on the road. Changing the radio station, looking at your navigation system, or even talking to passengers in the car are all distractions. However, texting while driving is the most common and the most dangerous distraction. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. If you are going 55 mph or more, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.
Drowsy driving is a huge problem among drivers, especially truck drivers, in Washington, DC and across the United States. Driving while fatigued is as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. It slows down reaction time and actually causes the driver to fall asleep at the wheel. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety states that driver fatigue is involved in 17% of fatal crashes.
Signs of drowsy driving include difficulty keeping your eyes open, blurred vision, feeling aggressive, and drifting from your lane. If you are doing one or more of these while driving, find a safe spot in the road and pull over immediately, as they all greatly increase the chances of a head-on collision.
Step 1: Report the accident and get medical assistance: The most important thing to do immediately following a head-on collision is call 911 and report the accident. The police will be able to direct traffic away from your vehicle and assess the need for immediate medical attention. If you have sustained injuries that need immediate medical care, the police will be able to get an ambulance on site quickly.
Once medical needs are taken care of, the responding officers will begin their investigation of the scene, including talking to any witnesses. Make sure you cooperate with the police throughout the process. Do not, under any circumstances, leave the scene of the accident until you are told you can go. If the other driver tries to persuade you not to call the police, do not listen. Do not take any money from the other driver, as this can hurt your chances of receiving proper compensation from the insurance company.
Step 2: Assess the damage: After the police are called and medical needs are assessed, you can start evaluating the damage done to your car. Make sure to take note of your possessions in the car – were they damaged as well? Keep a record of those damages too. Take pictures and videos. Write down notes. If you speak to any witnesses, make sure to take down their information, including names and phone numbers.
You will want to exchange the following information from the other driver:
There are situations in which the other driver refuses to provide that information. Don’t worry – if the driver does not willingly give you the information necessary, you can retrieve it from the police report.
In the days following the accident, make sure to document all the bills you incurred from the accident (emergency room visit, x-rays, and other scans, ambulance ride, medications, and treatments). Continue to note any pain or aches you feel. Some injuries, especially traumatic brain and spine injuries, do not always present themselves right away. If you have to miss work due to treatments or because of any injuries, you can ask your employer to calculate the wages you are losing.
A full checkup with your doctor, including x-rays, is necessary following a car accident, especially a head-on collision. Minor injuries can worsen or even develop into something else. Be sure to follow your doctor’s orders and keep a record of all the costs. Go to follow-up appointments, follow recommended therapy, and take the medications prescribed. This will not only ensure that you heal properly following the accident, but it will also help in your claim.
Step 3: Get a car acccident lawyer to assist with your insurance claim: Finally, you will need to report the accident to your insurance company. However, do not speak with the insurance companies without contacting a Regan Zambri Long lawyer for head-on collisions first. Even if you are dealing with your own insurance company, it’s important to know they are not on your side. After reporting the accident, your insurance company will send an adjuster, whose main job is to save money for the company. Adjusters often use manipulation tactics to get you to accept the lowest amount of compensation possible.
A Regan Zambri Long car accident attorney will guide you through the claims process so that you never have to speak with the insurance adjuster by yourself. The attorney will be equipped with the evidence from the scene of the accident, including security or traffic cameras, witness statements, and pictures of the damages. They will negotiate with the company while you continue to focus on healing.
The statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident is three years. The clock could start as soon as the accident happens or when harm is first noticed. For example, if you have a concussion or traumatic brain injury that does not present itself right away, a case could be made that three years begins the day you discover the injury. This is one of the reasons it is so important to hire a DC car accident lawyer as soon as possible. The lawyer will know the deadlines for filing your claim.
The answer to this question requires investigation of the accident and interviewing witnesses, which is why it is essential to have a lawyer for head-on collisions by your side. There could be a dispute in liability if both drivers blame the other. The Regan Zambri Long car accident attorney will be able to investigate the site of the accident, the police report, and interview any witnesses who were there at the time of the accident.
Washington, DC is one of the five jurisdictions that use the contributory negligence law instead of the comparative negligence law. The other four jurisdictions to use the contributory negligence law are Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, and North Carolina. Under the contributory negligence law, if you have any fault in the accident, even a single percent, you cannot file a claim for compensation. Comparative negligence laws will allow the victim to pursue a claim even if the accident is partly their fault. Contact Regan Zambri Long today for a free consultation so you can speak to a car accident attorney who will be able to give you a reasonable assessment of your case. Call (202) 960-4746 today.
Yes, you can file a claim. Rideshare companies often have insurance to cover accidents while passengers are on a ride. However, these companies such as Uber and Lyft will try to save money and deny liability for the car accident. A Regan Zambri Long car accident lawyer will be able to guide you through the claims process so the rideshare company you used will properly compensate you for the injuries sustained while in their vehicle.
Yes, you can still file a claim. Just over 25% of motorists in Washington, DC are uninsured. That is why the DC DMV requires uninsured motor vehicle coverage in order to register your car. If your car is registered in Washington, DC, then you will have insurance protection for accidents with the uninsured and underinsured. However, it’s important to have a car accident lawyer present to make sure you receive the proper amount of compensation for an uninsured motorist claim.
The most common type of physical injuries sustained from a head-on collision are traumatic brain injuries, back injuries, broken bones, deep bruising, and organ damage. Victims of head-on collision accidents also suffer from PTSD symptoms including:
Give the police a simple statement. You could be suffering from shock or an injury, so don’t try to give too much detail. If the police keep questioning you, you should insist on speaking with a lawyer first. Never admit fault to the police or to the other driver. Tell the police about any pain you’re experiencing due to the accident so that it is noted in the police report.
The Regan Zambri Long car accident attorneys will work to ensure you are properly compensated for:
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.