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Metro accidents can leave you with physical injuries, financial burdens and emotional trauma. Having a Washington, DC Metro accident lawyer on your side can help ensure you get maximum compensation. Regan Zambri Long’s attorneys will give you clarity on your options, help you understand what your claim may be worth, and provide the resources to fight large entities like the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
We have consistently been named among the Best Law Firms in America, with almost 200 years of combined experience in representing victims in complex transportation cases. Our board certified partners have acted as lead counsel in litigation arising from major WMATA incidents like the 2009 Red Line collision and the 2015 L’Enfant Plaza smoke event. This experience gives our Metro accident attorneys a clear understanding of how investigations unfold and what evidence matters most. Our firm has secured over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for personal injury clients and has earned more than 100 5 star Google reviews from individuals and families we have helped.
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When you are injured in an accident, your primary focus should be recovery. However, the legal aspects must be addressed. Evidence needs to be collected, witness accounts must be recorded, and your injuries should be properly documented. All of these are critical for building a solid case, and they require the expertise of a seasoned Metro accident lawyer. Metro customers made 264 million trips in the 2025 financial year, including 139 million rail trips, which shows how heavily the system is used every day.
Metro’s 2024 Safety Management System Update Report documented 20 passenger injuries and six employee injuries, figures that reflect a strong safety record for a system of this size. Even with these comparatively low numbers, accidents still occur and can lead to serious injury, which is why clear documentation and experienced legal guidance remain essential.
Regan Zambri Long has the resources, experience, and skills to protect your claim and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Metro accidents can occur for various reasons, including operator error, mechanical failures, and poor maintenance. Understanding the cause of the Metro accident is key to determining liability and seeking compensation. Our lawyers have extensive experience in handling different types of Metro accidents. By leveraging the expertise and resources at Regan Zambri Long, you can significantly improve your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve.
Determining liability in a Metro accident can be complicated. It may involve multiple parties, including the WMATA, the train operator, and maintenance contractors. Our lawyers will consult with expert witnesses, gather evidence, and examine incident reports to establish who can be held accountable for your injuries.
Your compensation will depend on various factors, such as the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Our lawyers are skilled in calculating the actual cost of an injury and can provide you with a realistic estimate of what your claim is worth.
When you’re a victim of a Metro accident, the impact extends far beyond the immediate physical injuries. You may be grappling with emotional trauma, financial burdens from medical bills, and even the loss of your ability to work. In such circumstances, compensation is not just a legal term; it’s a lifeline that can help you regain control of your life.
Victims of DC metro accidents may seek compensation for a variety of damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability or disfigurement, and wrongful death.
Victims deserve compensation because they have suffered losses that were not their fault. The law recognizes this disruption and believes that you should be “made whole” again, to the extent that money can do so. Compensation is a way to ensure that the burden of the accident doesn’t fall entirely on the innocent victim.
Your Metro Accident Attorney may pursue the following types of damages:
At Regan Zambri Long, we understand the intricacies of compensation claims in Metro accidents. We work diligently to calculate a realistic estimate of all your damages, not just the immediate ones. Our lawyers consult with medical professionals, occupational therapists, and even economists to understand the full scope of your losses. We then aggressively negotiate with insurance companies and are prepared to take your case to court to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
Compensation is not just about money; it’s about justice, about making sure that you don’t have to bear the burden of someone else’s negligence. At Regan Zambri Long, we’re committed to fighting for that justice on your behalf.
At Regan Zambri Long, we take a personalized approach to each case. We take the time to understand how the accident has affected you and your family. Our personal injury lawyers are fearless in pursuing large entities and have a track record of securing multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Washingtonian Magazine called Patrick Regan “the Washington lawyer you call when you want to sue the WMATA.” Our work on major Metro incidents reflects that reputation. Pat Regan and Salvatore Zambri served as lead counsel in the litigation that followed the 2009 Red Line collision, which caused nine deaths and dozens of serious injuries, and our firm represented the family of Carol Glover after the 2015 L’Enfant Plaza smoke incident. These cases required close coordination with investigators, safety specialists, and medical experts, an experience that continues to guide our approach to complex transit claims today.
All six partners appear on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, and our leadership reflects decades of work in serious transportation cases. Salvatore Zambri is ranked among the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Washington, DC, while Pat Regan and Paul Cornoni are listed among the Top 100. Pat and Sal’s professional involvement includes having acted as President of the DC Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and, in Pat’s case, election as a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. These distinctions speak to the depth of experience our team brings to Metro injury claims.
Metro accidents can have devastating consequences, but you don’t have to go through it alone. With the help of a specialized Metro accident lawyer from Regan Zambri Long, you can focus on your recovery. Contact us for a free consultation today, and let us fight for the justice you deserve.