In Washington, D.C., a loss of consortium claim under D.C. Code § 12-301 allows a spouse to seek damages for the loss of spousal companionship. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 1 documented case result in Logan Circle. Our Loss of Consortium Lawyer Logan Circle team can help evaluate your claim.

Loss of consortium is a legal claim that allows a spouse to recover damages for the loss of companionship, affection, and intimacy resulting from a personal injury to their partner. In Washington, D.C., this claim is derivative of the injured spouse’s personal injury action. The primary statute governing the timeline for these claims is D.C. Code § 12-301, which provides a 3-year statute of limitations. This means you generally have three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. The claim is designed to compensate the non-injured spouse for the negative impact on their marital relationship.

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

For more information on the legal framework, you can review the D.C. Code § 12-301 (official DC Code) which outlines the statute of limitations. The primary court for these cases is the DC Superior Court (official court website) located at 500 Indiana Avenue NW.

In DC Superior Court, a loss of consortium claim must be filed alongside the underlying personal injury case. The court applies contributory negligence, meaning if the injured spouse is even 1% at fault, the consortium claim is also barred. Immediate evidence preservation and witness identification are essential.

1. Step 1: Preserve all evidence from the accident scene and seek immediate medical attention for the injured spouse.
2. Step 2: Document the impact on your marital relationship, including loss of companionship, affection, and intimacy.
3. Step 3: File the personal injury lawsuit within the 3-year statute of limitations under D.C. Code § 12-301.
4. Step 4: Attend mandatory mediation, which is required for many civil cases in DC Superior Court before trial.
5. Step 5: Present evidence at trial to a jury, which will determine the value of the loss of consortium claim.

In Washington, D.C., a loss of consortium claim is not a criminal penalty but a civil damage award. The value depends on the severity of the injury and the impact on the marital relationship.

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

Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and has documented 4,739+ case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate firm-wide. Our team understands the details of loss of consortium claims in Washington, D.C. and is committed to providing case-specific representation.

In Washington, D.C., Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 1 total documented case result across all practice areas, with a 100% favorable outcome rate. Firm-wide, we have achieved 4,739+ case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate across Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and DC.

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

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