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If negligence played a part in your spinal cord injury, you will need an experienced Washington, DC spinal cord injury lawyer to get you compensation to cover your expenses. At Regan Zambri Long, we have an award-winning team led by board certified attorneys who have built a national reputation for excellence and results.
For almost 30 years, our firm has been trusted to handle complex catastrophic injury cases. Best Lawyers consistently names us among the Best Firms in America, and our partners include one of Washington, DC’s most respected nurse attorneys, recognized twice as Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice Law. Our track record of more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for injured clients includes $20 million, $15 million, $10.6 million, and $7.5 million recoveries in cases involving spinal cord injury and paralysis.
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After a spinal cord injury, you could be facing extensive medical bills as well as the cost of adaptive technology, home renovations, in-home nursing assistance, and physical therapy.
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Each year, an estimated 18,000 Americans experience a traumatic spinal cord injury. This often brings financial strain and emotional upheaval, and victims may also require treatment for psychological trauma. However, if someone else’s negligence caused your accident or injury, you may recover compensation for these costs through a legal claim
The Washington, DC, spinal cord injury lawyers at Regan Zambri Long PLLC have a proven record of helping individuals with catastrophic injuries. Our attorneys work with medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists to help our clients receive the maximum possible compensation.
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Over nearly three decades, we have recovered well over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for personal injury clients, including:
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If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, contacting an experienced spinal cord injury lawyer can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Studies show that injury victims represented by an attorney often recover up to three times more compensation than those who handle claims alone. At Regan Zambri Long, we’ve spent decades advocating for spinal cord injury victims. We know how insurance companies operate and have the resources needed to build the strongest case possible.
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Our attorneys have received the highest professional honors, including board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and leadership roles within the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Association for Justice.
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Jacqueline Colclough, widely regarded as Washington, DC’s leading nurse attorney, brings decades of legal experience rooted in her background as an obstetrical and neonatal nurse. She has twice been recognized by Best Lawyers for Medical Malpractice Law and serves on the Board of Governors for the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association. She appears alongside all five firm partners on the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, a distinction that reflects the firm’s standing among the nation’s top trial lawyers.
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We will guide you through every step of the process and fight for the compensation you need to move forward.Â
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Contact our DC personal injury attorney to learn more about your rights and available legal options.
The spinal cord comprises 31 pairs of nerves that travel from the base of your brain down your back. These nerves branch out and reach your arms, legs, chest, and abdomen. The brain will use these nerves to command your muscles to move these parts of your body. The spinal cord nerves also control the function of your organs, such as your heart, lungs, and bladder.
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Unlike other parts of your body, the spinal cord can’t repair itself following an injury. The symptoms of a spinal cord injury include:
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Specific spinal cord injury symptoms typically depend on two factors:
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The extent of a disabling spine injury depends on the location; injuries that occur higher up the spine typically have more severe and limiting symptoms.
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Depending on the site of the damage, the injury may result in.:
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Spinal cord injuries are not only devastating but can put a family deeply in debt. According to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a 25-year-old with a high tetraplegia spinal cord injury could face an estimated $4.7 million in lifetime health care costs and living expenses.
A spinal cord injury may result from trauma to the back or an infection that causes pressure on the nerves. However, the most common causes of spinal cord injuries include:
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If someone else’s negligence caused your spinal cord injury, you might be able to collect compensation for your medical bills and other damages through a personal injury lawsuit. Call the DC spinal cord injury lawyers of Regan Zambri Long to begin a case review.
Depending on the severity of your spinal cord injury, the damages you can receive include:
Since an injury was already present, many people believe that they won’t recover due to a pre-existing condition. But that’s not the case.
Even if you had a spinal issue at the time of the accident, the defendant is still liable for any injuries that the accident caused, including aggravating a current injury or making it worse.
Many defendants try to argue that your injury existed before the accident, so they won’t have to pay for it. When dealing with this kind of defense, it’s so important to seek medical treatment and have a spinal cord injury attorney representing you.
Under D.C. Code § 12–301, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Washington, DC, is three years from the date of the accident. Although this may seem like a long time, speaking with an attorney sooner rather than later is advisable.
Washington, DC is one of the few jurisdictions that still use the doctrine of contributory negligence. It’s a defense that can prevent plaintiffs from receiving compensation after an accident if they are found to have contributed to their own injury.
For example, you get into a car accident that leaves you paralyzed from the waist down. The other driver, who had been drinking at the time, was found at fault. However, the police report later states that you were texting before the accident occurred. Even though the other driver was found at fault for the accident, you may be partially to blame since you weren’t paying attention to the road at the time of the accident. Since there was negligence involved on your part, you will not be able to recover compensation.
Speak to a qualified personal injury attorney to see what options may be available to you.
Fortunately, many spinal cord injury cases are settled out of court. Once you hire our injury attorneys, we will negotiate with the insurance company to get you a fair settlement. If we cannot settle your claim, we are prepared to go to court on your behalf.
Remember, Regan Zambri Long PLLC works on a contingency fee. What this means is you do not pay until the case is settled or reaches a verdict. If we cannot get a favorable conclusion to your case, you do not have to pay.
If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury caused by the negligence of another party, then you may be able to recover compensation that can help pay for these costs. Our Washington, DC spinal cord injury lawyers can help you understand your rights and available legal options.
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For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call (202) 937-2067 or fill out our online case review form.
Content reviewed by Patrick Regan, Managing Partner, Regan Zambri Long PLLC. Updated October 2025.
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