Top Washington, DC Car Accident Lawyer and Medical Malpractice Attorney Ready to Represent You Today

For over 46 years, attorney Joel M. Finkelstein has represented clients in the Washington, D.C. area in their pursuit of personal injury matters. As a passionate advocate for those who suffered harm due to the negligence of another, Mr. Finkelstein has established himself as one of the top automobile accident and medical malpractice lawyers in Washington, D.C. He draws on unparalleled experience—gained over hundreds of trials and even more settlements—and is prepared to fight aggressively for you.

Practice areas

Mr. Finkelstein handles all cases that fall into the personal injury field—that is, cases that involve injury as a result of negligence. When someone suffers a personal injury, the party or individual found liable is held financially responsible for recovery or medical costs, damage caused to property, wages lost due to time missed from work, and even pain and suffering. Mr. Finkelstein focuses primarily on the following areas of personal injury:

• Medical malpractice. In cases of medical malpractice, health care professionals or facilities fail to meet an acceptable standard of care when providing treatment to patients. Typical malpractice cases involve incorrect (or nonexistent) diagnoses, surgical errors, errors in medication, or lack of patient monitoring.
  • Birth injuries. Birth injuries are often the result of doctor negligence during pregnancy or delivery. As one of the most sought-after Washington D.C. birth injury lawyers, Mr. Finkelstein thoroughly investigates the causes of natal conditions, and helps families seek the necessary compensation for required therapies, medical care, medications, and other specialized care.
  • Cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is one of the more common brain injuries that occurs at birth, and can be caused by medical malpractice. Mr. Finkelstein is among the few cerebral palsy lawyers in Washington, D.C. who have nearly 50 years of experience. He knows how devastating a diagnosis of cerebral palsy can be, and helps parents get the answers they need.
• Auto accidents. Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of personal injury. Joel Finkelstein is a Washington, D.C. automobile accident lawyer who handles injury cases that result from negligent or careless driving—including failure to follow posted speed limits, distracted driving, or driving under the influence. Mr. Finkelstein has particular experience with cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, Metro bus accidents, ATV accidents, and boating accidents.

Choose from Washington, DC car accident and medical malpractice lawyers who will fight for you

Joel Finkelstein understands the intricacies of filing a personal injury claim, and provides his clients with whatever support they need. Whether it comes to dealing with insurance companies, handling paperwork, researching and collecting evidence for a case, communicating with other legal officials, or arguing a claim in a trial setting, Mr. Finkelstein has all the experience that anyone would want in a Washington, D.C. automobile accident lawyer or medical malpractice attorney.

One injury lawyer. Real solutions.

Contact the Law Offices of Joel Finkelstein in Washington, D.C. to see how an attorney with nearly five decades of injury law experience can help. The initial consultation is free. If Mr. Finkelstein takes your case, you only pay fees if he recovers money for you.