Washington DC construction site injury claims fall under D.C. Code § 12-301 with a 3-year statute of limitations. DC applies contributory negligence — even 1% fault bars recovery. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 1 documented case result in Washington DC (100% favorable outcome rate).

Under D.C. Code § 12-301, most personal injury claims in Washington DC must be filed within 3 years from the date of injury. For construction site injuries, this includes falls, equipment accidents, and falling debris. DC is a contributory negligence jurisdiction — if you are found even 1% at fault, you cannot recover damages. This strict rule makes immediate legal guidance critical after any construction accident.

Last verified: April 2026 | DC Superior Court | D.C. Code § 12-301 (official DC Code)

For the full statute text, see D.C. Code § 12-301 (official DC Code). For court procedures, visit the DC Superior Court website.

Construction site injury claims in DC Superior Court require immediate evidence preservation. The court mandates mediation for most civil cases before trial. Witness statements and photos of the site must be gathered quickly.

1. Seek medical attention immediately and document all injuries.
2. Preserve evidence: photos of the site, equipment, and safety conditions.
3. Identify all witnesses and obtain their contact information.
4. Report the accident to your supervisor and obtain a written report.
5. Contact a construction site injury lawyer Washington DC before speaking with insurance adjusters.
6. File your claim within the 3-year statute of limitations under D.C. Code § 12-301.

In Washington DC, construction site injury claims carry potential compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, with no statutory cap on damages.

Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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In Washington DC, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 1 total documented case result across all practice areas (100% favorable outcome rate). Firm-wide across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC: 4,739+ case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate.

Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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