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Understanding Personal Injury Law

Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.

In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.

Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.

Common Personal Injury Cases

  • Car and truck accidents
  • Slip and fall incidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Defective products
  • Dog bites
  • Medical malpractice

Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.

When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.

How the Legal Process Works

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. Settlement or trial

Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a personal injury lawyer do?

Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.

How long do personal injury cases take?

Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.

What compensation can victims recover?

Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.

Do most cases go to trial?

Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.

When should I hire a lawyer?

It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.


17530 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
206-689-8500
Location: Seattle 98164
Firm: Forsberg and Umlauf, P.S.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98164
Firm: Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.

Mr. Umlauf is a shareholder with Forsberg & Umlauf. His broad litigation defense practice includes catastrophic damages, construction claims, products and personal injury defense, premises liability, bad faith, legal malpractice, underinsured motorist claims, investigation and preservation of evidence advice.. Personal injury defense litigation (emphasizing catastrophic damages cases), including vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction site claims (including injuries, tender of defense analysis, construction defects and insurance coverage) and product liability.  Litigation and advice regarding CGL, and automobile insurance policies (emphasizing UIM claims).  Professional liability defense of lawyers, pharmacists, and medical providers. Arbitrator (UIM/King County Superior Court) and Mediator.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98164
Firm: Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.

Mr. Lingg has served as the managing shareholder at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. since January 1, 2012.  His tort and insurance practice includes a wide range of defense matters including personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, product and premises liability, and commercial claims.. Grant’s practice concentrates on the defense of contractors and design professionals facing both personal injury and building defect/warranty cases.  His work has required him to bring and defend contractual indemnity and contribution/subrogation claims, and has included the defense of home warranty disputes.  He has extensive experience defending clients against premises liability, vehicle accident and product liability actions.  He has also defended banks, credit card companies and lenders in commercial actions.  Grant serves as arbitrator under the King and Pierce County Arbitration systems.  He has served as a Member of the Board of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers and is a past editor of the WDTL’s “Defense News.”

206-689-8500
Location: Seattle 98164
Firm: Forsberg and Umlauf, P.S.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
206-443-7600
Location: Seattle 98121
Firm: Perey~Harris Trial Lawyers

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
206-448-7969
Location: Seattle 98104
Firm: Law Office of George Kargianis

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
206-448-7969
Location: Seattle 98104
Firm: Law Office of Joanne R. Werner and Associates

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98121
Firm: Osborn Machler

Mr. Osborn’s practice focuses on plaintiffs’ personal injury, auto accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, and professional negligence, with recent settlements over $13.5 million. In 2010, King County paid Mr. Osborn a record 10,000,000 for an excessive force case. In 2009, the Washington Supreme Court upheld the $1.35 million jury verdict Mr. Osborn and his firm obtained in Armantrout v. Cascade Orthopaedics, affecting wrongful death claims in Washington. Mr. Osborn’s representation of children injured by magnet-containing toys brought toy safety to national attention and led to the recall of magnetic toys and the scrutiny and recall of toys with lead paint and other dangers. Mr. Osborn recently represented pro bono Stella Stansfield, a young girl whose life-saving medication was denied by DSHS. As well as being a member, Mr. Osborn also serves on the executive committe of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Osborn is a member of WSAJ, KCBA, and AAJ. He serves on the boards of several area youth programs and coached his Kirkland JV football team to a 10-1 record in the 2009 season.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98121
Firm: Osborn Machler

Ms. Machler represents injured people in auto accident, products liability, medical malpractice, and premises liability cases. In 2010, King County paid Osborn Machler a record 10,000,000 for an excessive force case that Ms. Machler worked on. She has significant appellate experience, including Armantrout v. Cascade Orthopaedics, affecting wrongful death claims in Washington. In addition to her other work, Ms. Machler performs pro bono work in the areas of family and administrative law, serves as an MAR arbitrator, and is a settlement guardian at litem in King County. Ms. Machler is governor-elect from the Ninth District for the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors and also served on the Washington State Association for Justice Board of Governors for several years. Ms. Machler is a member of the King County Bar Association, the State Bar of Montana, and Montana Trial Lawyers Association. She currently serves as a City of Kent arts commissioner and is an oblate at St. Placid Priory in Lacey.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
206-447-7000
Location: Seattle 98101
Firm: Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98101
Firm: Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. Attorneys at Law

Litigation attorney and Assistant Managing Member for Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC a 100 year old plus leading mid-sized Seattle law firm serving healthcare, business, municipal, and insurance clients.Geoff Bridgman has handled cases throughout Washington and the country. His practice includes both litigation and counseling clients on litigation avoidance. He has handled numerous commercial, contract, construction, insurance and products liability disputes. He acts a National Products Counsel for a leading medical device manufacturer and has been admitted pro hoc vice in courts throughout the United States. Geoff frequently advises both insurance and non-insurance clients regarding insurance covereage issues.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
206-386-5900
Location: Seattle 98104
Firm: Stanislaw Ashbaugh, LLP

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98104
Firm: DawsonBrown, P.S.

Dealing with a severe physical injury or the wrongful death of a family member can threaten one's independence and livelihood. We have been there before and can help bring clarity to a chaotic and confusing situation. We can tell you what your legal options are, and help you make the difficult decisions which may affect you and your family for a lifetime. Take care, Bob Dawson

Avvo Rating: Rated 2.2 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 1.8 out of 5
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Location: Lacey 98509
Firm: Acacia Tree Law Firm

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98101
Firm: Perkins Coie LLP

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
206-359-8000
Location: Seattle 98101

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
206-386-5566
Location: Seattle 98104
Firm: Johnson, Flora PLLC

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Seattle 98101
Firm: Lee Smart, P.S., Inc.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98161
Firm: Diamond Massong, PLLC

"Maria Diamond is tough and confident, but also kind and compassionate.  We were bowled over by her expertise.  She was able to wrap up our auto accident case quickly and successfully.  Her grasp of our case put us at ease, and there were no surprises during the settlement.  We can't recommend Maria highly enough.". ~ Glenn and Becky D. Seattle, WA. “I was referred to Maria Diamond by other attorneys. Whenever I needed to discuss something important with her, she went out of her way to meet with me although I lived a long distance from her office. She was very kind, thorough, ethical, and approachable. She was compassionate about allowing me to verbalize about having a healthy disk in my neck mistakenly removed during surgery. I trusted Maria when I needed to trust someone. She fought hard for me, and I highly recommend her.” ~ Patti T. Elma, WA

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
206-624-8844
Location: Seattle 98104
Firm: Kraft Palmer Davies, PLLC

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

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