Personal Injury Attorneys in Capitol Heights, Maryland

At the Law Office of Robert Castro, our personal injury lawyers in Capitol Heights, Maryland are dedicated to protecting the rights of the just over 4,500 residents who call our Prince George’s County community home after they have suffered an injury caused by the negligence of another.

Since Capitol Heights is located on the border of both the Northeast and Southeast quadrants of our nation’s capital, we know our residents often commute to work each day, only to travel in exhausting traffic patterns that are overrun by negligent drivers.

When anyone in our community is hurt by distracted, speeding, or reckless drivers, we want to help them pursue the financial recovery they deserve for their medical care and lost wages, so they can focus on fully recovering from their injuries.

If you have been hurt in a collision, or by any type of negligence — including slip and fall injuries on public, private, or government property — or while you were at work, we want to discuss the details of your case today during a free consultation, so you can gain the confidence you need to pursue the liable party.

Practice Areas for the Law Office of Robert Castro Personal Injury Attorneys in Capitol Heights, Maryland

Whether you are on your way to work or already at work, getting hurt can change your life in seconds.

That is why our experienced personal injury lawyers in Capitol Heights, Maryland have been successfully pursuing financial recovery claims for our clients for nearly 30 years.

When our residents are unexpectedly injured by negligent actions or inaction or lose a loved one to the same circumstances, the insurance company is not going to consider their complete financial recovery needs without an experienced attorney by their side.

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Our goal is to pursue the best outcome available for each of our client’s unique circumstances, whether we arrive at success through negotiations or during litigation.

We never stop pursuing our clients’ complete financial needs.

Where Do Most Car Accidents Occur in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

To be fair, car accidents in Capitol Heights can happen anywhere someone behind the wheel is negligently operating their vehicle.

Whether they are distracted by their cellphone, talking to passengers, or speeding, failing to pay attention to the task of driving is one of the main causes of traffic collisions in Capitol Heights.

However, the stretch of road on 14th Street NW, in the Columbia Heights neighborhood between Harvard and Quincy Streets, is one of the most dangerous areas for traffic collisions to occur in our community.

Despite the city’s plans to add curb extensions, bump-outs, and vegetated refuge islands to help slow down traffic on Southern Avenue NE/SE, Watts Branch Stream, Brooke Road, Capitol Heights Boulevard, Yost Place, Marlboro Pike, or Eastern Avenue NE, car accidents with injuries are continuing to occur at an alarming rate.

If you were hurt in a traffic collision, contact our Capitol Heights personal injury lawyers today to learn about your legal options in holding the negligent party who caused your crash responsible for your financial recovery.

Where Do Most Semi-Truck Accidents Occur in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

Much like car accidents, when semi-truck drivers are negligently operating their large vehicles, there is no limit to where those collisions can occur.

Whether the truck driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or is violating the hours of service regulations by driving for an unlawful number of consecutive hours, these crashes cause significant injuries and even kill approximately 5,000 people each year across the country.

In Capitol Heights, the primary highway serving our area is Maryland Route 214, which is where other drivers encounter truck traffic regularly, but semi-truck accidents can also occur on Maryland Route 332 that also serves Capitol Heights.

Other common semi-truck accidents occur on MD 214, which extends into the Nation’s Capital and east to Interstate 95/Interstate 495.

If you have been hurt in a crash with a semi-truck, contact our personal injury lawyers in Capitol Heights today to learn who can be held responsible for your injuries, as we may be able to pursue the truck driver, the trucking company, another third-party, or a combination of each for the financial compensation you deserve.

Do Motorcyclists Have to Wear Helmets When Riding in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

Yes. All riders operating a motorcycle in the State of Maryland, including in Capitol Heights, must wear a helmet that conforms to the standards set by the Motor Vehicle Administration.

Eye protection is also required unless the motorcycle has a windshield.

Unfortunately, our motorcycle accident attorneys in Capitol Heights know that even when riders are wearing protective gear, they are no match for a negligent driver who is behind the wheel of a much bigger, much heavier vehicle, which is why their injuries are often so severe, or even catastrophic after a collision occurs.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, contact our Capitol Heights personal injury lawyers today to learn how we can help you pursue a negligent driver for your financial recovery.

Slip and Fall Attorneys in Capitol Heights, Maryland

When dangerous conditions exist in restaurants, shopping malls, grocery stores — or anywhere public, private, or government business is conducted — our residents can be severely injured by the negligent circumstances.

The most common causes of slip and fall injuries may include, but are not limited to:

Broken handrails
Slippery or wet surfaces
Poor lighting
Cracked or uneven sidewalks or stairs
Malfunctioning elevators or escalators
Ripped or torn rugs, carpeting, and mats
Cluttered walking paths/areas
Dangerous/open construction areas
Potholes and other parking lot dangers

Not only are falls the most common causes of brain injuries, but nearly one million people visit emergency rooms around the country each year because of slip and fall injuries.

If you have been hurt because of dangerous conditions on public, private, or government property, contact our experienced slip and fall injury attorneys in Capitol Heights today to learn more about your rights and eligibility to file a personal injury claim against the liable party.

What If I Lost a Loved One in a Traffic Collision in Capitol Heights, Maryland? Can the Law Office of Robert Castro?

At the Law Office of Robert Castro, our personal injury lawyers in Capitol Heights have successfully handled cases where families want to pursue the negligent party that caused their loved one’s death for financial recovery for nearly three decades.

These cases are called wrongful death claims in Maryland.

If your loved one was killed by another’s negligent actions or inaction during a traffic collision with another passenger vehicle, semi-truck, or motorcycle, because of medical malpractice, or during a slip and fall accident, our wrongful death attorneys in Capitol Heights want to hear the details of your loss, so we can begin building the legal strategy you need to produce results for your family.

Local Resources for Capitol Heights, Maryland Residents

If you have been injured in an accident in Capitol Heights, contact the local police right away to ensure they arrive at the scene and file a police report. Next, seek medical care to ensure your injuries are accounted for before filing a personal injury claim.

Local Healthcare Resources for Capitol Heights, Maryland

Local Emergency Services Resources for Capitol Heights, Maryland

Contact Our Personal Injury Attorneys in Capitol Heights, Maryland for a Free Consultation Today

Whether it was you who was injured in an accident, or if it was a family member who cannot reach out to us on their own, contact our personal injury attorneys in Capitol Heights by calling 301-870-1200 or contacting us online to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case today.