Business Details
33 Years
experience
Compassionate Injury Representation in Gaithersburg
For over three decades, Burgos & Burgos has been a trusted advocate for Maryland and Washington, D.C. clients facing life-altering accidents and injuries. Our seasoned attorneys, Nelson I. Burgos and Linda F. Burgos, combine a deep understanding of personal injury law with a client-first approach. We specialize in navigating complex cases involving car accidents, medical malpractice, construction incidents, and wrongful death, delivering personalized strategies that secure justice for victims. Our practice is built on accessibility: offering same-day consultations, bilingual Spanish services, and home visits when needed.We work on a contingency basis, ensuring that financial constraints never prevent clients from pursuing rightful compensation. With a proven track record of recovering millions, we are committed to excellence in legal representation while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our dedication to community service is evident in our responsive communication and tailored support throughout every case.
Services
Personal Injury
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Construction Accidents
Workers Compensation
Premises Liability
Birth Injury
Surgical Errors
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of combined legal expertise in Maryland and D.C.
- Bilingual English/Spanish legal assistance available
- Same-day appointments and hospital/home visit options
- Contingency fee basisno recovery, no payment
- Successfully recovered millions for injury victims
What people say
Powerful advocates
Listened to client needs
Timely manner
Aggressively pursued insurance company
Highest recommendation
Services
Personal Injury
We represent victims of negligence in pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our attorneys specialize in proving duty of care breaches while navigating Maryland's contributory negligence laws. With decades of experience in auto accidents, medical malpractice, and construction injuries, we handle complex cases involving multiple parties and expert testimony requirements.
Car Accidents
Our firm handles motor vehicle collision cases caused by reckless driving, DUI, or traffic violations. We analyze police reports, gather photographic evidence, and reconstruct accidents to establish liability. Given Maryland's contributory negligence rules, timely action is criticalwe help clients protect their rights while managing interactions with insurance companies to secure fair settlements.
Medical Malpractice
We pursue compensation for victims of surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries requiring expert medical testimony. Our team understands the complexities of Maryland's certificate of merit requirements and arbitration processes. We work with qualified medical professionals to prove standard of care breaches while addressing strict statute of limitations issues in these technically demanding cases.
Wrongful Death
We help families recover compensation for losses following preventable deaths from accidents or medical negligence. Our attorneys handle both survival actions for estate damages and wrongful death claims for surviving family members. We navigate Maryland's beneficiary requirements and three-year filing deadline while addressing complex causation issues in these emotionally sensitive cases.
Construction Accidents
We combine workers' compensation claims with third-party liability suits against equipment manufacturers or property owners. Our experience covers falls, electrocutions, and machinery-related injuries requiring OSHA regulation violations analysis. We help clients navigate Maryland's exclusive remedy rule while pursuing pain and suffering damages through product liability or premises liability claims.
People
Linda Faith Burgos
Partner
Linda Burgos brings three decades of legal experience to Burgos & Burgos, specializing in personal injury litigation across Maryland and Washington, D.C. Fluent in Spanish, she advocates for victims' rights while maintaining personal availability for client consultations.
Nelson Ivan Burgos
Partner
Nelson Burgos offers extensive personal injury expertise developed through handling complex cases involving car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims in the greater Washington region.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in personal injury cases including car accidents, truck collisions, medical malpractice, construction accidents, wrongful death, and workers' compensation claims in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free case evaluations with no obligation. This allows accident victims to discuss their legal options regardless of financial circumstances.
How are legal fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis—no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our payment depends on your case's successful resolution.
Can I get help if I'm injured and unable to travel?
Absolutely. We offer home and hospital visits for clients unable to travel to our office, ensuring timely legal assistance during recovery.
What makes your firm different?
Our 30+ years of combined experience in Maryland courts, bilingual Spanish capabilities, and personalized approach to case management create a distinct client experience.
How does Maryland's contributory negligence law affect my case?
Maryland's strict contributory negligence rule can bar recovery if you share any fault. We carefully build cases to eliminate liability challenges from insurance companies.
