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Washington, DC · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Washington

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202618 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Washington wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Washington. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers - Washington D.C. Accident and Injury Lawyers

    4.9551 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    94.9/100
    Call (202) 507-5456Google Maps
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    Regan Zambri Long Personal Injury Lawyers

    5.0173 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.0
    Score
    93.0/100
    Call (202) 937-3310Google Maps
  3. 3
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    Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel Personal Injury Lawyers - Washington, D.C.

    4.9230 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    92.3/100
    Call (202) 659-8600Google Maps
  4. 4
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    Marks & Harrison

    5.0434 Google reviews· Alexandria

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    86.5/100
    Call (703) 884-1863Google Maps
  5. 5
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    Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP

    4.8884 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.0
    Score
    83.0/100
    Call (202) 952-2964Google Maps
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    Kitchel Injury Law

    5.0122 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.0
    Score
    82.5/100
    Call (202) 318-9796Google Maps
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    Gelb & Gelb, P.C.

    4.9288 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    81.1/100
    Call (202) 331-7227Google Maps
  8. 8
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    Malloy Law Offices, LLC

    4.9394 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.0
    Score
    79.9/100
    Call (202) 335-5799Google Maps
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    Trombly & Singer, PLLC

    5.0132 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #11 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.0
    Score
    72.6/100
    Call (202) 831-8134Google Maps
  10. 10
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    Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP

    4.773 Google reviews· Washington

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    71.7/100
    Call (202) 659-5500Google Maps

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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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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