Personal Injury Lawyers in Maryland & Washington, D.C.

A personal injury lawsuit is a civil claim brought by someone who’s been physically or emotionally harmed due to another person's negligence or misconduct. The lawsuit's goal is simple - to recover compensation for your losses, including medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

What makes Colbert Law Firm’s personal injury lawyers in Maryland & Washington, D.C. different is that we specialize in getting our clients more than they expected from their compensation. With over 20 years of experience, we know how to get results and how to do it right here in our local courts.

How Much Is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?

One of the most common questions we hear is, “What is my case worth?” The answer depends on many factors, such as how severe your injuries are, how long your recovery takes, how much income you’ve lost, whether you’ll need future care, and how the injury has affected your daily life.

In Maryland and D.C., there are no fixed payouts. However, both jurisdictions allow for economic (tangible costs like medical bills and lost wages) and non-economic damages (like pain and suffering).

However, Maryland has a cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases, just over $920,000 as of 2025.; while D.C. currently has no such cap.

At Colbert Law Firm, we stay far from guesswork or insurance company calculators because they can never understand the real compensation for your damage. We work with medical professionals, economists, and industry experts to evaluate the full impact of your injury and pursue the maximum compensation available.

Do You Need a Lawyer for Personal Injury?

If you’ve been injured, you might now be wondering if you really need an attorney. The short answer is: probably, yes. That’s because both Maryland and D.C. follow the doctrine of contributory negligence - a strict rule that bars you from recovering any compensation if you’re found even 1% at fault.

Insurance companies know this and so they try to shift partial blame to avoid paying. An experienced attorney will make sure you’re protected from those tactics, your case is built on solid evidence, and your rights are aggressively defended.

While minor accidents with no injuries do not require legal help, if you’re facing medical bills, missed work, or long-term consequences, we recommend that you consult the best personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Colbert Law Firm offers free consultations, so there’s no risk in getting answers.

What Happens After You’ve Been Injured?

Being injured or harmed is already a bad experience; things get worse when you also have to deal with paperwork and pressure from insurers. That’s why we carefully guide our clients every step of the way, from the moment you contact us through settlement or trial.

With 20+ years of experience, our veteran personal injury lawyers in Maryland & Washington, D.C. start with a full investigation that involves reviewing police reports, medical records, video evidence, and witness statements. From there, we present a demand to the insurance company. While most cases settle out of court, if we believe a trial is in your best interest, we’re fully prepared to litigate.

In both Maryland and D.C., you have three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Miss that deadline, and your right to recover could be gone for good.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Colbert Law Firm specializes in a range of personal injury matters, including:

Car Accidents

We handle everything from rear-end collisions to multi-vehicle crashes. Whether you’re dealing with distracted drivers, drunk drivers, or uninsured motorists, we fight to protect your interests.

Truck Accidents

These cases involve serious injuries and complex liability issues. We’re well familiar with federal trucking regulations and know how to hold drivers and companies accountable when they violate safety standards.

Hit & Run Accidents

Victims of hit-and-run crashes usually think there’s no way to recover damages. But in Maryland and D.C., uninsured motorist (UM) coverage may apply. We’ll help you navigate your own insurance policy to pursue recovery when the at-fault driver can’t be found.

Slip & Fall Injuries

Falls in stores, apartment complexes, or public spaces are known to cause devastating injuries. Property owners are legally required to keep their premises safe. We’ll work hard to prove that negligence caused your fall to hold the right party accountable.

Why Hire Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Maryland & Washington, D.C.

We’re not a national billboard firm. We live and work in the same communities as our clients - from Baltimore to Bowie to Capitol Hill. When you hire Colbert Law Firm, you get:

• Experienced personal injury attorneys who know how to take on insurers and win


• Local knowledge of judges, court procedures, and regional laws


• Personal service with direct communication and no runaround


• Trial-ready advocacy that doesn’t back down when things get tough


• No fees unless you win since we work on a contingency basis

We’ve recovered significant settlements and verdicts for clients throughout the region, and we treat every case with the attention and respect it deserves.