{"id":926,"date":"2026-01-20T00:01:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T00:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/?post_type=practice_areas&#038;p=926"},"modified":"2026-07-09T18:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:31:15","slug":"car-accidents","status":"publish","type":"practice_areas","link":"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1i5ze6v\" data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"150\">If You Were Seriously Injured in a Car Accident, You\u2019re in the Right Place<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"263\">One crash can leave you dealing with pain, medical bills, missed work, and pressure from the insurance company.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"513\">At Donahoe Kearney, we help people after serious car accidents in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding Maryland and Virginia area. If you need surgery, physical therapy, or time away from work, you do not have to handle the insurance company alone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"712\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Whether the crash happened on I-495, Georgia Avenue, Route 1, or a neighborhood street in D.C., we deal with the paperwork, deadlines, and insurance pressure so you can focus on getting better.<\/p>\n<h2>Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side<\/h2>\n<p>Even if the other driver was clearly at fault, their insurance company is not there to protect you. They are trained to protect their bottom line.<\/p>\n<p>They may delay your claim, question your injuries, push for a quick settlement, or act like your case is not serious. 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