Over 46 years of experience.
We are a personal injury firm serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The firm opened in Washington, DC in 1980, and has since been advocating for injury victims with passion and commitment.
We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients.
Our attorneys have the experience, knowledge, and expertise to help you and your family. We fight to hold the insurance companies accountable and secure fair and just compensation.
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Call (202) 887-1990 for a free consultation.
PRACTICE AREAS
How We Can Help.
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
We handle all types of accidents, including those involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, mass transit, pedestrians, Uber & Lyft, and bicycles.
We can help you navigate the claims filing process and seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider causes physical or emotional harm to a patient. Common examples include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of an illness; surgical mistakes or operating on the wrong body part; wrong prescription drugs or incorrect medication doses; and birth injuries.
PREMISES LIABILITY
Premises liability holds property owners responsible when visitors are hurt due to unsafe conditions. Common examples include broken stairs or steps; loose handrails, failing elevators; and loose merchandise falling from store shelves.
SLIP/TRIP & FALL
We handle all types of fall cases, including those in supermarkets, hotels, parking lots, sidewalks, elevators, escalators, etc.
PRODUCT LIABILITY
Manufacturers, distributors, and sellers are responsible for harm caused by dangerous or defective goods. You are entitled to compensation if a product has a manufacturing defect, design defect, or is missing safety instructions or warning labels.
WRONGFUL DEATH
If your loved one has died due to the negligence of another person or entity, we can help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of income, and other damages.
FALSE ARREST
A false arrest occurs when a person is intentionally restrained or locked up without legal authority or probable cause. You may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical bills, emotional distress, and other damages.
INADEQUATE SECURITY
A property owner has a duty to make sure their building is safe. Unsafe conditions can lead to inadequate security, including insufficient lighting, broken security cameras, poorly trained security, not enough security, broken locks, broken gates and fences, etc.
DOG/ANIMAL BITE
Owners may be held legally responsible if an uncontrolled or unleashed dog bites someone. You may be entitled to compensation if you sustained puncture wounds, lacerations, or other injuries from a dog or other animal.
A lifetime of dedication to clients and the legal system.
For more than four decades, Keith Watters has dedicated his career to fighting for justice for his clients. He is a courtroom veteran who has handled hundreds of jury trials.
Mr. Watters graduated from Ithaca College in 1976 and later from Georgetown University Law Center in 1979. He opened Keith Watters & Associates in 1980, first practicing criminal defense and later personal injury.
His dedication to the community and the legal system is just as extraordinary. Mr. Watters is a Past President of the National Bar Association, the Washington Bar Association, and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia. While in these positions, he represented his members at the White House, the Supreme Court, Congress, and the Department of Justice. He currently serves as President of the Foundation of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia.
In 1997, Mr. Watters led 80 members of the National Bar Association to discuss the rule of law in the emerging democracy of Ghana.
In addition to his leadership in the courtroom and in the legal community, Mr. Watters is also a leader in mentoring the next generation of lawyers. He has a passion for teaching youth about the legal profession and helping them find their future career path.
