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When a crash occurs and no one gets a ticket, a Washington, DC car accident lawyer becomes essential for understanding what evidence will truly shape your claim. Many drivers worry that the absence of a ticket will weaken their case, but fault in DC is determined through a much deeper review, which is where skilled legal guidance makes a real difference.
Regan Zambri Long brings almost 200 years of combined experience to these investigations. Our award-winning car accident attorneys are board certified and we are named annually as one of the Best Law Firms in America. We have secured dozens of million-dollar recoveries for car accident victims, including results of 15 million, $14 million, $10.6 million, and $10 million. With more than 100 5 star Google reviews, clients trust that we have the resources and skills to take on complex claims and build the kind of clear, well-supported case that insurance companies cannot ignore.
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Throughout different jurisdictions within the U.S., there are various car accident laws. In certain states, a police officer must arrive at the crash scene and inspect the damages. In others, police officers respond only to auto collisions where there is an injury. However, in Washington, DC, you must contact law enforcement.
Contacting law enforcement serves multiple purposes:
Police involvement in crashes is also very common at a national level. A 2024 Special Report from the Department of Justice noted that police officers stopped 6,719,300 people after traffic accidents in 2022, showing how often law enforcement becomes part of the post-crash process.
Yet, what most do not know is that an officer does not determine civil liability for damages. Instead, that is up to a judge or jury to decide.
While receiving a ticket after a car accident can feel like adding insult to injury, responding police officers typically write a ticket when the evidence at the scene shows that someone committed a traffic violation.
Although a ticket can affect your resulting personal injury claim, it doesn’t guarantee or prohibit compensation.
Yes, you can pursue compensation even if no one was ticketed after your accident. Not writing a ticket doesn’t mean that no one was at fault, it simply means that the responding officer didn’t have enough evidence immediately available to make a judgment of fault.
Your car accident attorney will investigate to determine who was at fault and proceed with your claim accordingly.
A ticket represents the responding officer’s judgment of fault. Although this may come into play as your claim proceeds, your insurance company, the other driver’s insurance company, and your respective lawyers will all conduct independent investigations to make their own judgments of fault.
If your case proceeds to a trial, a judge and jury will listen to the evidence and arguments of the lawyers to reach their judgments of the fault and render a final verdict. While the responding officer’s judgment may be a weighty piece of evidence in a trial, it isn’t guaranteed to seal the case one way or the other.
After an officer responds to your accident and you make a claim with the appropriate insurance company, you should find a local car accident attorney. There are several reasons why, including:
Regan Zambri Long has been practicing personal injury law in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland for nearly 30 years. Our law firm is recognized by press and peers alike as top-tier lawyers who win on behalf of our clients.
Washingtonian Magazine has repeatedly highlighted that reputation, describing Salvatore Zambri as a “Big Gun,” among the “Top 1%,” and “one of Washington’s best, most honest and effective lawyers.” The magazine also praised Patrick Regan as a “poster boy for legal ethics and integrity” and “one of the most successful advocates for clients in negligence.”
Our peers have offered similar recognition. All six partners have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America list, and Best Lawyers has named our attorneys Lawyer of the Year four times. Super Lawyers has also recognized the strength of our team, with Salvatore Zambri listed among the Top 10 in Washington, DC and Paul Cornoni and Patrick Regan included in the Top 100.
Those honors reflect the depth of experience behind the firm. All three founding partners are board certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a distinction earned by only a small number of trial lawyers who have demonstrated real skill in the courtroom. Each founding partner also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethics.
Over the years, our team has secured more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for injury victims. Some of our major car accident results include:
When you entrust your case to Regan Zambri Long, you entrust it to lawyers who will work tirelessly on your behalf without adding any additional drain on your resources. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid unless we win compensation for you.
You can schedule your free case review today online or by calling 202-960-4596.
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.