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Last updated October 2026

Practice Areas

Posey Lebowitz PLLC represents injured people and families in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia from our office in Georgetown. All three jurisdictions apply contributory negligence, so even slight fault can bar recovery. Find your type of case below, or call us for a free consultation.

Each page explains the rules, deadlines, and proof for that kind of case. Do not see yours? Call anyway, and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Where we help

Washington, D.C.Contributory negligence, the vulnerable-user exception, and the six-month notice rule for claims against the District. MarylandMaryland deadlines, local government notice, and damages caps. VirginiaVirginia's two-year deadline, local notice rules, and uninsured motorist coverage. Montgomery County, MarylandCases from Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg. Prince George's County, MarylandCases from Hyattsville, College Park, Bowie, and Upper Marlboro. Arlington, VirginiaCases from Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, and Crystal City. Alexandria, VirginiaCases from Old Town, Del Ray, and the Route 1 corridor. Fairfax County, VirginiaCases from Tysons, Reston, McLean, and Springfield. Loudoun County, VirginiaCases from Ashburn, Leesburg, and Sterling. Prince William County, VirginiaCases from Woodbridge, Manassas, and the I-95 corridor.

Maryland and Virginia versions of our core pages: car accidents in Maryland and Virginia; pedestrian injuries in Maryland and Virginia; falls and unsafe property in Maryland and Virginia; wrongful death in Maryland and Virginia; and uninsured motorist claims in Maryland and Virginia.

Vehicle crashes

Car AccidentsHow we prove fault, find every policy, and beat the deadlines. Rear-End CollisionsAnswering the low-impact defense and proving lasting injury. Intersection and Left-Turn CrashesProving the signal and the right of way. Distracted DrivingPhone records and other proof that a driver was not looking. Hit-and-Run CrashesHow your own coverage can pay when the driver flees. Truck AccidentsCommercial vehicle crashes, federal trucking rules, and every available policy. Uber and Lyft CrashesRideshare insurance tiers, arbitration clauses, and who pays. Motorcycle CrashesAnswering the bias riders face after a crash. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist ClaimsWhen the at-fault driver's coverage is too small, your own policy may pay.

People on foot and on wheels

Pedestrian and Crosswalk InjuriesOn foot, the insurer's first move is to blame you; we answer it. Bicycle, Scooter, and E-Bike CrashesRiders hit by drivers, and the D.C. law that protects them.

Property, workplace, and care

Premises LiabilityFalls, unsafe property, and the "you should have seen it" defense. Dog BitesOwner and landlord liability for dog attacks. Workplace Injury Third-Party ClaimsRecovering what workers' compensation never pays. Nursing Home NeglectWhen a facility does not deliver the care it sold.

Wrongful death and serious injury

Wrongful DeathWho may sue, what can be recovered, and the deadlines in each jurisdiction. Brain Injury and ConcussionProving a brain injury when the scans look normal. Sexual Abuse Survivor ClaimsConfidential civil claims for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Claims against governments and transit

Claims Against the District of ColumbiaWritten notice to the Mayor within six months, and what it must say. Claims Against the Federal GovernmentThe two-year administrative claim and a trial before a judge. Metro and Metrobus InjuriesWMATA's compact, its immunity limits, and how these claims are won. Claims Against Maryland GovernmentsCounty, city, school bus, and State claims under Maryland's notice rules. Claims Against Virginia GovernmentsSovereign immunity, local notice, and the Virginia Tort Claims Act.

Business and consumer

D.C. Business LitigationCommercial disputes in D.C. courts. Consumer Protection (CPPA)Claims under the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act.

Not sure where to start? Our free DMV Injury Guide walks through what to do after a serious injury in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, from the first 72 hours to settlement.

Frequently asked questions

Do you handle cases in Maryland and Virginia?

Yes. Ryan Posey and Jacob Lebowitz are admitted in Maryland and Virginia as well as the District of Columbia, and we appear in Maryland and Virginia courts. Our only office is in Georgetown, at 3221 M Street NW in Washington, D.C. We meet clients by phone or video, at their home or in the hospital when that is easier.

How much does it cost to talk to a lawyer about my injury?

Nothing. We offer a free consultation, and there is no fee unless we win your injury case. The terms of any representation are set out in a written agreement before we start work.

How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia?

Generally three years in D.C. (D.C. Code § 12-301(8)), three years in Maryland (Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101), and two years in Virginia (Va. Code § 8.01-243(A)). Some claims have shorter deadlines or earlier notice requirements, especially claims against a government. The jurisdiction pages above explain the rules that apply where you were hurt.

What if a government vehicle, Metro, or public property was involved?

Call a lawyer quickly, because these claims often require written notice within months, not years. In D.C., notice to the Mayor is due within six months of the injury (D.C. Code § 12-309), and Maryland, Virginia, WMATA, and the federal government each have their own rules. Our pages under Claims against governments and transit explain each one.

Talk to a DMV injury lawyer today

Claims against the District of Columbia require written notice to the Mayor within six months, and Maryland and Virginia have their own notice rules for local governments. Call us early so no deadline passes while you recover.

Posey Lebowitz PLLC · 3221 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Call (202) 524-0123 or request a free consultation. No fee unless we win your injury case.

Our office is in Georgetown, at 3221 M Street NW in Washington, D.C. We meet clients by phone or video, at their home or in the hospital when that is easier, and we appear in Maryland and Virginia courts.

More than $32 million recovered.

Plus more than $22 million in other assets.

Across more than 250 matters, in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

See the results →

These case results are examples of matters handled by Posey Lebowitz PLLC. The outcome of any case depends on the specific facts and legal circumstances of that case. These results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future matter. Amounts shown are gross recoveries before attorney's fees, case expenses, and medical liens. Asset values are stated as of 2026 and will change.

Responsible attorneys: Ryan C. Posey and Jacob M. Lebowitz. Posey Lebowitz PLLC, 3221 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.