Personal Injury
Representing Individuals Seriously Injured by the Negligence of Others
When someone else's carelessness causes serious harm, the consequences fall entirely on you — medical bills, lost income, and an unfamiliar legal process, all at once. Allen Orenberg has represented injured individuals in Maryland, D.C., and in complex matters spanning multiple jurisdictions, bringing more than 40 years of litigation experience to each case.
Types of Personal Injury Matters We Handle
Mr. Orenberg represents clients injured as a result of another party's negligence or wrongful conduct, including:
- — Motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck, and motorcycle collisions
- — Slip and fall and premises liability injuries
- — Injuries caused by defective or dangerous products
- — Medical malpractice and professional negligence
- — Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- — Injuries sustained in the workplace
- — Accidents involving government vehicles or property
- — Multi-jurisdictional matters, including cases with a cross-border dimension
- — Cases where insurance company conduct has complicated a legitimate claim
- — Invasion of privacy and computer and cyber breaches
Why the Timing of Legal Advice Matters
Deadlines are shorter than most people expect
Maryland and D.C. both impose filing deadlines — statutes of limitations — on personal injury claims. Certain claims against government entities carry even earlier notice requirements, sometimes as short as 180 days from the date of injury. Missing these deadlines typically ends a claim entirely, regardless of its merits.
Getting legal advice early also matters for practical reasons. Evidence fades, witnesses' memories change, and insurers move quickly after an accident. Having an attorney involved from the start puts you in a position to respond on your own terms.
Insurance contact is not the same as a fair offer
If the other party's insurer has already contacted you, that contact is in their interest, not yours. Providing a recorded statement or accepting an early payment — even one described as preliminary — can affect your ability to recover fully. Speaking with an attorney before responding costs nothing and protects your options.
What a Personal Injury Claim Can Address
A personal injury claim is not limited to emergency room bills. Depending on the facts, recoverable losses can include:
- — Medical expenses, both past and future
- — Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- — Physical pain and suffering
- — Emotional distress and impact on daily life
- — Property damage
- — Long-term care and rehabilitation costs
The recoverable losses in any specific matter depend on the facts of that case. Nothing on this page should be read as a guarantee or prediction of outcome in any individual claim.
Personal Injury FAQ
Deadlines vary by state, claim type, and who is being sued. In general, Maryland and D.C. both impose time limits that can be shorter than most people expect — and certain claims against government entities carry even stricter notice requirements. Speaking with an attorney promptly after an injury protects your ability to pursue a claim.
Fault is assessed differently in Maryland and D.C. These rules affect whether and how much you may recover. The specific facts of your situation determine what applies. An attorney can review those facts with you.
Speaking with an attorney before providing a recorded statement or accepting any payment is generally advisable. Early contact from an insurer is not the same as a fair offer, and statements made without legal advice can affect your ability to recover.
The first 30 minutes are at no charge — a confidential conversation about what happened, what your options may be, and what to expect if you decide to move forward.
Discuss Your Situation
Call 301-807-3847 or use the form to describe your situation briefly. The first 30 minutes are free.
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