Personal Injury

Washington, D.C., Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been injured because of a doctor's negligence, or in a car accident because of another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to significant monetary damages. Insurance adjustors will not typically offer you the maximum settlement amount. An experienced personal injury attorney fighting for your rights can make a significant difference in the amount of compensation your family will receive.

Learn more about personal injury claims at our Personal Injury Newsletter page

At the Olekanma A. Ekekwe, P.C. Law Offices, in Washington, D.C., we have the experience and knowledge you can rely on for the legal help recovering money damages. Since we opened the offices in 2002, we have helped numerous people protect their rights and fight for justice after being injured. Your lawyer will work directly with you throughout your case. Contact us after an accident to discuss your personal injury claim with an experienced attorney.

Free consultation about your injuries

No attorneys’ fees unless we recover money for you

Many of our personal injury clients come to us after being referred by someone we have helped, and we think that speaks volumes about our commitment to service. We are responsive to your questions throughout the duration of your case, and we strive to make sure that you understand exactly how negotiations and case development are going. We will not expect you to make a decision without fully discussing your options with you. By working together, we are more effective during settlement negotiations and in court, if a trial is necessary. Our clients say it best when they tell us that we are a personal injury law firm they can trust.

We have helped people recover money in personal injury cases involving:

• Medical malpractice injuries
• DUI, drunk driving accident injuries
• Car accident injuries
• Falling accidents, slip and fall injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Burns and disfigurement

Disability claims

In addition to personal injury claims, we can also help you file for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) if you are no longer able to work because of your injury or illness.

We handle all personal injury and disability claims cases on a contingent fee basis. This means that if we do not recover money for you through a settlement or jury award, you will not pay attorneys’ fees.  (Clients are responsible for costs such as experts)

Start your personal injury case right away

If you have been injured in an accident, contact an attorney who truly cares about making things right for your future and your family's needs. Contact our offices to discuss your case and the best way to work with us to help you recover money damages you may be entitled to. We represent clients throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including the cities of Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and Rockville.