Hyattsville Personal Injury Lawyer

Serious injuries deserve experienced attorneys

Were you injured in an accident in Hyattsville, MD?

At Cohen & Cohen, P.C., we are trusted personal injury lawyers serving clients across Hyattsville and the surrounding area.

If you were injured because another person or business acted carelessly, you can seek compensation for your medical treatment, the income you lost, and the physical and emotional effects of the injury. A Hyattsville, MD personal injury lawyer can handle the investigation and the insurance negotiations, and file suit when an insurer refuses to pay what the claim is worth.

Cohen & Cohen, P.C. has helped clients recover over $300 million and represents only injured people. Contact us for a free review of your case.

Personal Injury Lawyer Hyattsville, MD

As personal injury lawyers in Hyattsville, MD, we work within a body of law that allows people harmed by negligence to recover money damages from the party at fault. Negligence means a failure to use the care a reasonable person would use in the same situation. A driver who runs a red light, a landlord who ignores a broken stair, and a store that leaves a spill unattended may all be negligent.

Prince George’s County recorded 20,575 traffic crashes in 2023, and those crashes killed 140 people and injured 5,799, according to county crash data published by the Maryland Highway Safety Office. From 2019 through 2023, the county averaged 123 traffic deaths per year.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Hyattsville

Most of our Hyattsville clients come to us after a vehicle crash, but negligence causes injuries in many other settings. As personal injury attorneys in Hyattsville, MD, we handle claims involving each of the following.

• Car accidents. Collisions on East-West Highway, Queens Chapel Road, and Baltimore Avenue account for many of the claims we see. We gather the crash report, photographs, and witness accounts early.
• Truck accidents. Delivery and freight trucks serving the Route 1 corridor and nearby industrial areas can cause devastating injuries. The trucking company’s records are often as important as the driver’s.
• Motorcycle accidents. Riders face a high risk of fractures and head injuries, and insurers sometimes try to blame the rider. We reconstruct the crash to answer those arguments.
• Bus accidents. Metrobus and county bus routes run through Hyattsville and the Prince George’s Plaza area. Claims against transit operators can carry short notice deadlines.
• Slip and fall accidents. Grocery stores, shopping centers, and apartment complexes can be held responsible for icy walkways, torn carpet, and spills left in place too long. Proving how long the hazard existed is often the central issue.
• Medical malpractice. Errors in diagnosis, surgery, and medication can cause lasting harm. These claims require review by qualified physicians before they move forward.
• Product injuries. A manufacturer may be liable when a design flaw, an assembly error, or a missing warning causes injury to the person using its product.
• Nursing home abuse. Residents who suffer bedsores, falls, or unexplained injuries may be victims of neglect by the facility.
• Workers’ compensation. Employees hurt on the job are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, and a contractor or equipment maker may also be liable.
• Wrongful death. When negligence causes a death, close family members may bring a claim for the loss of support, care, and companionship.

Why Choose Cohen & Cohen, P.C. as My Personal Injury Lawyer in Hyattsville, MD?

Leadership Among Washington-Area Trial Lawyers

Adam R. Leighton has practiced in Maryland since 2004 and in the District of Columbia since 1998. He focuses on automobile accidents, premises liability, and medical negligence. Within the Trial Lawyers Association of Washington, D.C., he has served on the Board of Governors and as chair of the Education Committee. He has also served on the D.C. Bar’s Injury to Persons and Property Section Steering Committee. He studied English and economics at Tulane University before law school.

Recognition Earned in the Courtroom

Super Lawyers has named Mr. Leighton to its list every year from 2014 through 2025, and he was included in The Best Lawyers in America (23rd Edition, 2017). Our firm also recognized him as its Trial Lawyer of the Year. Those credentials reflect the trial preparation behind every claim our firm accepts, and that preparation is why clients across Prince George’s County choose us as their personal injury lawyer in Hyattsville, MD. We take injury cases on contingency, with no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

What Is Important to Understand About a Personal Injury Case?

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Personal Injury Cases

Liability depends on proving that another party was negligent and that the negligence caused your injury. More than one party can share that responsibility. A crash may involve a negligent driver and the employer who sent that driver out on a delivery, and a fall may involve both a property owner and a maintenance contractor. Maryland adds a significant hurdle. Under contributory negligence, an injured person who is found even partly at fault may be barred from any recovery, so the facts of the accident must be documented carefully from the start. Ordinary and gross negligence are also treated differently in some situations.

Compensation in a personal injury claim can include:

• Past and future medical bills
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
• Damage to a vehicle or other property

Maryland limits noneconomic damages in most injury cases. Under Courts Article § 11-108, the cap is $980,000 for causes of action arising on or after October 1, 2026. Economic losses such as medical bills and wages are not capped.

What Should You Bring to Your Personal Injury Consultation?

These records allow us to give you a meaningful evaluation at the first meeting:

• The police report or report number; county reports can be obtained by following the steps to request crash reports
• Medical records, bills, and a list of your providers
• Your auto or homeowner’s insurance policy information
• Photographs, witness names, and any letters from an insurance company

A Hyattsville personal injury attorney from our firm will review the documents, ask about the accident and your recovery, and tell you directly whether we believe you have a claim worth pursuing.

What Are Important Aspects of a Personal Injury Case?

Several factors determine how a claim develops and what it is ultimately worth. Our Hyattsville personal injury lawyers address each one early.

• Prompt treatment. Seriously injured people in the county are often taken to UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, a Level II trauma center. Records from the first visit carry significant weight with insurers.
• Online activity. Posts and photographs shared after an accident can be used against you, and avoiding social media mistakes protects the claim.
• Insurance coverage. The at-fault party’s policy limits, and your own underinsured motorist coverage, often set the practical ceiling on recovery.
• Witnesses. Independent witnesses can be decisive in a contributory negligence dispute, and their memories fade quickly.
• Surveillance video. Businesses and transit agencies along the major corridors often record over footage within days, so we request preservation immediately.

What Is the Personal Injury Case Timeline?

Most claims handled by our personal injury attorneys in Hyattsville follow a predictable path, though serious injuries take longer to resolve. A claim with clear liability and a full recovery may settle within several months. A case involving surgery, permanent limitations, or a dispute over fault can take a year or more, particularly if it proceeds to litigation.

1. Investigation and notice to the insurers during the first weeks
2. Treatment and recovery, with records collected from each provider as care continues
3. A demand package with records, bills, and proof of lost income
4. Negotiation with the insurance company
5. Litigation when negotiations stall; smaller claims may be heard in the Hyattsville District Court, while larger claims go to the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County

Maryland generally requires a personal injury lawsuit to be filed within three years from the date of injury.

Most Dangerous Locations for Personal Injury Accidents in Hyattsville, MD

The county’s Road to Zero plan sets a goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2040. Earlier county analysis identified high-injury corridors in and near Hyattsville.

Dangerous streets

• Belcrest Road. The segment between East-West Highway and Adelphi Road ranked ninth among county-maintained roads on the county’s High Injury Network.

Dangerous highways

• East-West Highway (MD 410). The stretch from Ager Road to Belcrest Road ranked fifth countywide. The State Highway Administration lists MD 410 under its Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, and the General Assembly’s HB 1130 fiscal note describes an expansion from Queens Chapel Road east to Baltimore Avenue.
• University Boulevard (MD 193). The segment from Edward Place to West Park Drive, near Hyattsville, ranked first in the county, and the State Highway Administration lowered its speed limit as part of its pedestrian safety work.
• Riggs Road (MD 212). The corridor between East-West Highway and University Boulevard, northwest of the city, ranked tenth countywide.

Reach Out to Cohen & Cohen, P.C. to Schedule a Consultation

After an injury, the decisions you make about treatment, insurance, and evidence all affect the outcome of the claim. Our Hyattsville personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation and handle cases on contingency, with no attorney fees unless we recover for you. Reach our office online at any time, and we will contact you to schedule a meeting. Contact us to talk with a personal injury attorney in Hyattsville.