Washington, DC · Truck accident · 2026
Top-Ranked Truck Accident Lawyers in Washington
The ranking
Top Washington truck accident lawyers
This is the overall personal injury ranking for Washington. Confirm a firm handles truck accident cases before you hire.
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Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers - Washington D.C. Accident and Injury Lawyers
4.9551 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 1.0
- Score
- 94.9/100
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Regan Zambri Long Personal Injury Lawyers
5.0173 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 3.0
- Score
- 93.0/100
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Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel Personal Injury Lawyers - Washington, D.C.
4.9230 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 2.0
- Score
- 92.3/100
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Marks & Harrison
5.0434 Google reviews· AlexandriaGoogle Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.0
- Score
- 86.5/100
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Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP
4.8884 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 4.0
- Score
- 83.0/100
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Kitchel Injury Law
5.0122 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 7.0
- Score
- 82.5/100
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Gelb & Gelb, P.C.
4.9288 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.5
- Score
- 81.1/100
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Malloy Law Offices, LLC
4.9394 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 7.0
- Score
- 79.9/100
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Trombly & Singer, PLLC
5.0132 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #11 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 11.0
- Score
- 72.6/100
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Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP
4.773 Google reviews· WashingtonGoogle Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 8.5
- Score
- 71.7/100
Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank
Know this
What makes truck accident cases different
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Federal safety rules for commercial drivers (hours of service, maintenance, drug testing) can help prove fault.
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Trucking companies usually carry much higher insurance limits than private drivers.
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Key evidence like electronic logging data and dashcam footage can be lost if it is not requested quickly.
Checklist
Evidence to save now
- The truck's company name and USDOT number (on the cab door)
- Photos of the truck, trailer and cargo
- Police report and any citation issued
- Witness contact details
- Medical records and bills
Before you sign
Questions to ask a lawyer
- 1.Have you taken trucking companies to trial, not just settled?
- 2.How quickly will you send a letter asking them to preserve the truck's data?
- 3.Do you work with accident reconstruction experts?
District of Columbia
Rules that affect your claim
Filing deadline
3 years
For most injury claims (D.C. Code § 12-301).
Fault rule
Contributory negligence
If you are found even 1% at fault, you can be barred from recovering anything. This is one of the strictest rules in the country. Pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users hit by a vehicle get a modified comparative (51% bar) rule instead. (D.C. common law; D.C. Code § 50-2204.52)
Car insurance
Choice no-fault state
No-fault coverage and the traditional right to sue can both apply, depending on the options chosen on the policy and after the crash. Which applies affects your claim.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
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FAQ
Common questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in District of Columbia?
In most cases, 3 years from the date of the injury (D.C. Code § 12-301). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in District of Columbia?
If you are found even 1% at fault, you can be barred from recovering anything. This is one of the strictest rules in the country. Pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users hit by a vehicle get a modified comparative (51% bar) rule instead. (D.C. common law; D.C. Code § 50-2204.52)
Is District of Columbia a no-fault car insurance state?
District of Columbia is a choice no-fault state. No-fault coverage and the traditional right to sue can both apply, depending on the options chosen on the policy and after the crash. Which applies affects your claim.
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