Construction site injuries in the U Street Corridor fall under D.C. Code § 12-301 with a 3-year statute of limitations. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 1 documented result in Washington, D.C. (100% favorable outcome rate). DC applies contributory negligence — even 1% plaintiff fault bars all recovery.

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

Under D.C. Code § 12-301, you have 3 years from the date of a construction site injury to file a personal injury claim in Washington, D.C. This statute of limitations applies to all negligence-based claims arising from construction accidents, including falls, equipment malfunctions, and falling debris. DC Superior Court at 500 Indiana Avenue NW handles these cases. Founded in 1997, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. brings over 120 years of combined legal experience to construction injury cases. Mr. Sris, a former prosecutor, leads the firm’s personal injury practice.

Review the official statute: D.C. Code § 12-301 (official DC Code). Visit the court website: DC Superior Court official site.

Personal injury claims from construction site accidents in the U Street Corridor are filed in DC Superior Court Civil Division at 500 Indiana Avenue NW. DC applies contributory negligence — even 1% plaintiff fault bars ALL recovery. Immediate evidence preservation and witness identification are essential. DC requires mandatory mediation for many civil cases before trial.

1. Seek immediate medical attention for your construction site injury.
2. Preserve all evidence: photos, videos, witness contact information, and equipment involved.
3. Report the accident to your supervisor and obtain a written incident report.
4. Contact a construction site injury lawyer U Street Corridor to evaluate your claim.
5. File your claim within the 3-year statute of limitations under D.C. Code § 12-301.
6. Prepare for mandatory mediation through DC Superior Court’s civil division.

In Washington, D.C., construction site injury claims carry no specific penalty range — damages depend on medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. DC applies contributory negligence, which can bar recovery entirely.

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 4,739+ documented case results firm-wide across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC, with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Our tagline: “Advocacy Without Borders.”

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

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

Our Arlington location is approximately 3 miles from DC Superior Court, accessible via I-395, I-66, and I-295. We serve the U Street Corridor and surrounding neighborhoods including Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, Logan Circle, Foggy Bottom, Navy Yard, Petworth, Brookland, Anacostia, Southwest Waterfront, Woodley Park, Cleveland Park, Spring Valley, Forest Hills, Chevy Chase DC, American University Park, Wesley Heights, Bloomingdale, Tenleytown, Friendship Heights, Glover Park, Mount Pleasant, Shaw, Chinatown/Penn Quarter, NoMa, Ivy City, Eckington, Deanwood, Hillcrest, Congress Heights, Barracks Row, and Eastern Market.

Construction site injury lawyer near U Street Corridor — near Judiciary Square Metro and the U.S. Capitol.

24/7 phone consultations — (888) 437-7747 — meetings by appointment only.

Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.