A severe injury could leave you unable to work and also burden you with costly medical bills—causing you to feel as if you’re stuck in a bottomless pit.

However, if the negligent actions of a person, company, or entity caused your injury, you’re likely entitled to financial compensation. Our personal injury lawyer at Johnnie Bond Law can build the ladder that leads you out of the pit.

At our law firm serving the District of Columbia and Maryland, our Johnnie Bond Law team dedicates ourselves to assisting clients in the DMV who have suffered from another’s reckless behavior. We will protect your rights and fight to obtain compensation for your damages, such as lost wages, medical treatments, and pain and suffering.

Personal Injury Claims in the DMV

The law is on your side if you suffer losses due to negligence. The liable party must pay for the damages, but a few conditions are necessary to obtain compensation in a personal injury case, including:

• Duty of care. We all have a duty of care toward others, meaning we must act reasonably to avoid harming anyone. Some professionals, like doctors, have a legal duty toward their patients or clients. The liable party must have a duty of care toward you.
• Breach of duty of care. The liable party must have breached their duty of care by behaving negligently. Texting while driving is an example of a person’s failure to uphold their duty of care as a motorist.
• Cause of injury. You must prove that the person, company, or entity you are filing a claim against is to blame for your injury and, thus, your losses.
• Damages. The liable party will be responsible for compensating you for your losses, such as medical expenses or lost wages.

Our skilled legal team at Johnnie Bond Law can help you identify the evidence you need to satisfy these conditions. Call us today for a consultation!

Types of Damages Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

The types of damages are different for all personal injury lawsuits, and the amount the liable party owes depends on the circumstances of your case. We can help determine whether you can claim the following damages common to personal injury cases:

• Medical expenses: hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, etc.
• Lost income: past and future wages lost due to your injury or disability
• Pain and suffering: physical and emotional distress from the accident
• Punitive damages: an amount that the liable party must pay as punishment for malicious behavior

How Our Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

Whether you need help negotiating a settlement or a trusted representative in court, our personal injury lawyer at Johnnie Bond Law will stand by your side. Proving that the other party is entirely at fault is critical to obtaining compensation in Maryland and Washington, D.C. We will gather evidence for your claim, including:

• Accident reports
• Photos or videos of the accident and your injuries
• Medical documentation and expense records
• Financial documents such as bank statements and pay stubs
• Witness and expert testimonies

If you choose to settle with the at-fault party’s insurance company instead of filing a claim, you could lose your chance of receiving payment for your losses. Insurance companies will attempt to put some of the blame on you for the accident to reduce the amount they owe or avoid paying entirely.

We will ensure that any offer you receive to settle is the maximum compensation based on your losses. If we cannot reach an agreement, we will aggressively pursue the proper damages in court.

Contributory Negligence in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Maryland and D.C. are among the few jurisdictions where contributory negligence still applies. The law states that a personal injury victim cannot receive any compensation if they are even 1% at fault for the accident. We will work tirelessly to prove the negligent party is 100% at fault to get compensation for your losses.

Statute of Limitations in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

In Maryland and the District, you have three years to file a claim for a personal injury lawsuit. This statute of limitations has exceptions, including medical malpractice lawsuits and claims against government entities. For help determining the deadline for your claim, contact us at Johnnie Bond Law as soon as possible.

Contact Personal Injury Lawyer Johnnie Bond Law for Help With Your Claim

If you or a loved one has received a grievous injury in the DMV due to another’s negligent actions, contact us at Johnnie Bond Law. We are a trusted personal injury law firm that will help you through recovery and protect your rights. Call us at 202-683-6803 to schedule a free consultation.