A Personal Approach To Law
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Washington, DC & Rockville, MD
No Fees Unless You Win!
Welcome To Oropeza Law
The Attorneys at Oropeza Law Firm, PLLC. represent clients in the Metropolitan D.C. area, including Rockville, MD, and Washington, D.C. We are a full-service law firm with a focus on Personal Injury and Criminal Law matters. Our Attorneys are also experienced in Workers Compensation Claims, Business Litigation, Family Law, Trademark, and Entertainment Law.
At Oropeza Law Firm, PLLC. , we pride ourselves in providing each of our clients with personalized and effective client and legal service. We know that your case is important to you.
Our Practice Areas Include:
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Car Accidents
We can help you recover money for medical expenses, time off work, and damages to your car.
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Truck Accidents
If you have been hit by a truck or you have lost someone due to a truck accident, we can help you negotiate a deal with the insurance company.
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Pedestrian Accidents
Although pedestrians should always have the right of way, there are cases in which an insurance company may deny a claim.
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Medical Mal Practice
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Nursing Home Neglect
If you have a loved one who was injured in a nursing home, you may be able to sue the institution for neglect.
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Wrongful Death
If a death of a loved on was caused by the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Slip and Fall
If you take a spill at a business or even in a personal home, the owner of the home or business may be liable for your medical bills.
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Criminal Defense
Our highly trained lawyers are ready to defend you in your criminal case. Learn more about criminal code in Maryland.
If you have been injured in an accident, you are likely to be in a lot of pain. Much of your time is probably taken up by doctor’s appointments and you may have missed work because of those appointments. If you have filed a claim with an insurance company, you may find that they will try to shortchange you when they make you a settlement offer. You need an experienced, aggressive personal injury lawyer in Rockville, MD in your corner to make sure that you get the money to which you are entitled.
FAQ
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A personal injury lawyer is someone who provides legal representation to individuals who have been injured in an accident. Personal injury lawyers work in tort law, which includes negligent acts as well as intentional acts. They pursue compensation for accident victims.
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Personal injury attorneys generally work on a contingency basis. This means that they will take a percentage of the settlement that is given to you by the insurance company. You will normally not have to pay upfront.
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Whenever you are involved in a car accident, it is important to call the police, wait for them to arrive and get a copy of the police report. Be sure to exchange insurance and contact information with the other driver and get the names of any witnesses at the accident.Use your phone to take still images and videos, but only from a safe vantage point. Do not jeopardize your personal safety when moving about an accident scene. Do not try to move if the nature of your injuries don’t allow it.If you are injured in a Maryland car accident, there are several different ways you can go about recovering money. You can call your own insurance company and have them call the at-fault driver’s company. You can call the other driver’s insurance company directly and file a claim. If the other driver did not have insurance, you may want to consider filing a lawsuit against them. Do not accept a settlement for your injuries without first discussing it with a qualified, Rockville car accident lawyer, like attorney Hector Z. Oropeza.
What are the Insurance Requirements for Drivers in Maryland?
Before you can register a vehicle in the state of Maryland, you must be able to prove you have insurance. The Old Line state requires its drivers to carry $30,000 of bodily injury insurance for one person and $60,000 per accident. A driver must carry at least $15,000 for property damage insurance. You must also carry $2,500 for personal injury protection, although you may have the option of waving that fee if you select a limited PIP option.
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Drivers in the state of Maryland are required to carry a certain amount of insurance to cover their own medical expenses if they are hit by an uninsured driver. If you are hit by a driver who is not insured or if you are a victim of a hit and run accident, your insurance company is required by law to lower your deductible to $250. You may also want to discuss the possibility of suing the other driver with your attorney.
Visit Our Office Locations
7361 Calhoun Pl #450, Rockville, MD 20855
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW building suite 900, Washington, DC 20004
Also Serving
Maryland
Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore City, Takoma Park, Wheaton, College Park, Langley Park, Columbia, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Upper Marlboro and Rockville, Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Kensington, Chevy Chase, Four Corners, and Gaithersburg.
Washington, D.C
Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, Navy Yard, Northwest, South East, Anacostia, Downtown, Northeast, Southwest, Thomas Circle, Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant, Shaw, U Street, and H Street
Virginia
Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, Shirlington, Manassas, Tysons Corner, Seven Corners, Rosslyn, Leesburg, Vienna, Mclean, Fairfax County and Arlington County
*Serving VA with co-counsel licensed in Virginia.
