Personal Injury Attorney in Bethesda

Serious Injury Cases Handled by a Firm with 50+ Years of Litigation History

When an accident upends your life, the decisions you make in the days that follow can shape your entire claim. Maryland’s contributory negligence rule is one of the strictest in the country: if you’re found even 1% at fault, you may recover nothing. And under Maryland’s statute of limitations, most personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the injury date. Waiting to get legal guidance is a risk you shouldn’t take.

Fay Law Group, P.A. has advocated for injured clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C., for more than 50 years. We handle complex personal injury cases that many firms decline, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and terrorism claims. Consultations are free and confidential, and we work on a contingency-fee basis, so there are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

If you have questions about what to do after an accident, call us at (202) 589-1300 or schedule a free consultation. Our personal injury lawyers in Bethesda are ready to help.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Bethesda

We represent clients injured throughout Montgomery County and the surrounding region in a wide range of claims. Incidents on I-495, Wisconsin Avenue, and commercial and residential properties throughout the area can give rise to serious injury claims, and we’re prepared to pursue them.

Our practice covers the following case types:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Catastrophic injuries
• Medical malpractice
• Wrongful death
• Product liability
• Premises liability
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Terrorism claims
• Camp Lejeune water contamination claims

What to Do After an Accident in Bethesda

The hours following an accident are critical, especially in Maryland. Because contributory negligence can bar your recovery entirely, what you say and do early on matters more here than in most other states.

Steps to take after a personal injury accident include:

1. Seek medical care promptly: Even if injuries seem minor, get evaluated. Gaps in treatment give insurers grounds to dispute the severity or cause of your injuries.
2. Report the incident: Notify police for motor vehicle accidents, or a property owner or manager for incidents on private property.
3. Document the scene: Photograph injuries, vehicle damage, and hazardous conditions. Collect witness contact information and avoid any discussion of fault at the scene.
4. Preserve records: Keep medical bills, discharge instructions, prescriptions, and any correspondence with insurers.
5. Decline recorded statements: A statement to an insurance adjuster without legal counsel can be used to assign fault and eliminate your recovery under Maryland’s contributory negligence standard.
6. Don’t accept early settlement offers: Quick offers rarely account for future medical costs, lost earning capacity, or the full scope of non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
7. Consult a personal injury attorney in Bethesda: Legal guidance before major decisions helps protect your rights and positions your claim correctly from the start.

Every situation is different. During a free consultation, we’ll review what happened, identify what evidence may still be gathered, and explain how Maryland’s rules apply to your specific case.

Why Bethesda Injury Clients Choose Fay Law Group, P.A.

Choosing the right firm for a serious injury claim isn’t only about experience. It’s about whether the attorneys who handle your case are prepared for what it actually involves.

50+ Years Advocating for the Injured

Thomas Fortune Fay founded this firm more than five decades ago. His daughter, Attorney Caragh Glenn Fay, now practices alongside him, carrying forward a family commitment to clients that no large institutional firm can replicate. Attorney Caragh Glenn Fay has been selected to the Super Lawyers list, which uses a peer-influenced and research-driven process to identify the top 5% of attorneys each year.

Complex Cases Other Firms Won’t Take

We handle medical malpractice, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and claims against international terrorists. We were among the first firms in the country to pursue litigation against international terrorists who harmed Americans, recovering millions in compensation for those clients. That depth of complex litigation experience carries into every serious personal injury case we accept.

Trial-Ready When It Matters

We negotiate hard for fair settlements, and when insurers won’t offer one, we’re prepared to go to trial. Our attorneys have recovered millions in compensation for injured clients across Maryland and Washington, D.C. Insurance companies know we’re prepared to litigate, and that can change how negotiations go.

Command of Maryland & D.C. Law

Both Maryland and Washington, D.C., apply contributory negligence standards, making the legal landscape for Bethesda-area cases that cross jurisdictions especially complex. We know how to build and present claims in both forums, anticipate the defense arguments insurers use in this region, and pursue every available legal avenue for our clients.

Available When You Need Us

We offer 24/7 client support and bilingual services in English and Spanish. Injuries don’t follow office hours, and neither do we.

Ready to talk? Call (202) 589-1300 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation with no upfront fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does Maryland’s Contributory Negligence Rule Affect My Claim?

Maryland applies a pure contributory negligence standard, meaning a plaintiff found even slightly at fault is generally barred from recovering any compensation. This makes how your claim is documented, reported, and presented to insurers and courts critically important. We understand this rule and build cases with it in mind from the outset.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Maryland?

Maryland’s general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of injury. Claims involving government defendants or minors may have different deadlines. Missing the filing deadline typically bars your claim entirely, so consulting an attorney early matters.

How Long Will My Case Take?

Case timelines vary based on the complexity of injuries, the number of parties involved, and when medical treatment concludes. Some claims resolve in months. Others, particularly those involving catastrophic injury or disputed liability, take longer. We discuss realistic timelines with you at the outset and keep you informed throughout.

What If My Accident Happened in D.C. but I Live in Bethesda?

We’ve represented clients in both Maryland and Washington, D.C., for more than 50 years. Both jurisdictions apply contributory negligence, but procedural rules and filing requirements differ. We can evaluate where the incident occurred and other relevant factors to determine which laws apply and how to proceed.

What Kinds of Compensation Can I Pursue?

Maryland personal injury claimants may be entitled to economic damages such as medical bills, future medical costs, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity, as well as non-economic damages including pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. During a free consultation, we can assess which categories of damages apply to your situation and what documentation will be needed to support them.