Personal Injury Laws in District of Columbia
Key rules and deadlines for injury claims in District of Columbia. All calculators below are pre-filled for your state.
Filing Deadline (General PI)
3 Years
From the date of accident for most injury types.
Negligence Rule
Contributory
Contributory Negligence â any fault bars recovery
Non-Economic Damages Cap
No Cap
District of Columbia does not cap non-economic damages for general personal injury claims.
Dog Bite Law
Strict Liability
Owner is liable regardless of prior knowledge of aggression.
â ïļ Contributory Negligence Warning
District of Columbia is one of only 5 jurisdictions that still uses contributory negligence. Under this rule, if you are found even 1% at fault for the accident, you may be barred from recovering any damages at all. An experienced personal injury attorney is especially critical here to argue your fault percentage.
Calculators Pre-Filled for District of Columbia
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