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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
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- 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.
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Ms. Chrissy Grigoropoulos is the founding attorney of The Grigoropoulos Law Group, PLLC, a Plaintiffs'/Claimants Personal Injury/Workers' Compensation, No-Fault recovery & Criminal Defense firm, in addition to a Full-Service Per Diem Firm providing coverage for other New York law firms needing court or deposition coverage. Chrissy is admitted to practice law in New York State and is also admitted to practice law in the United State District Courts of the Southern District and Eastern District of New York. She is also the founder and corporate Real Estate Broker of Property Shark Realty Inc.Chrissy handles legal matters in Federal Courts, State Courts, Appellate Courts, Administrative Courts and at the Workers' Compensation Boards in all five (5) boroughs of New York City, as well as Nassau, Suffolk & Westchester counties. She speaks Greek and Spanish to accommodate her clients. Chrissy uses her shark attitude and poise to aggressively fight for her clients’ best interests! She has always worked hard to achieve her goals; notably, finishing high school at the age of sixteen (16) and receiving her Bachelors Degree (B.A.) from St. Joseph’s College at the age of nineteen (19). Chrissy earned her Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing Michigan.She is a litigation/trial attorney handling primarily Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation matters. She has vast experience in criminal defense and she fights for clients suffering from serious injuries, litigating personal injury lawsuits in NY courts, including; trials, arbitrations, mediations, motions and depositions.
Have you recently been injured in an accident? Lost and confused as to what to do next? The best thing you can do for yourself is hire an attorney who looks out for your best interests. Accidents are scary and many of us do not know the next steps to take after such an event, but here at Yakov Mushiyev & Associates, P.C., we will guide you every step of the way. My name is Yakov Mushiyev and, as the founder of the law firm, my primary goal is to get my clients the best compensation for the injuries they have sustained due to someone else's negligence. I specialize in all accident/ personal injury related incidents such as motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian involved automobile accidents, work related accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, wrongful death claims, severe burns, school negligence accidents, and traumatic brain injury cases. Here at Yakov Mushiyev & Associates, P.C., we take pride in making sure our clients leave our office well-compensated and informed. Our office is a close-knit team, and we believe in being hands-on involved to help you receive the best and highest outcome and a positive experience. Unlike other law firms where getting a hold of your attorney is almost impossible, here we are always accessible to talk and meet with our clients. I will handle your case from start to finish and explain essential information to you from the very first day you sign with us. I prioritize communication with my clients, as knowledge is power. The more informed my clients are, the more confident they will feel as their case progresses. You can rest assured that your attorney is compassionate, prepared, eager, assertive and authentic. You will not find another law firm who puts your needs first like we do. Call us today for your free consultation and remember, we do not get paid until you get compensated!
Rick J. Rutman is a founding member of POPICK & RUTMAN who is an experienced trial attorney, focused on cases involving workers injured during construction.. Mr. Rutman has obtained impressive trial results with several verdicts in excess of $1 million each. This exemplifies his meticulous approach and dedication to the preparation of each individual case.. Rick was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. He attended New York City public schools, including the specialized school, Brooklyn Technical High School. The saying that you can take a person out of Brooklyn but you cannot take Brooklyn out of the person applies to Rick. Rick grew up with and went to school with a great diversity of individuals.. This background helps him with jury selection. Mr. Rutman has excellent instincts for picking juries. It also assists with making his clients comfortable in knowing their legal rights. The role of a good lawyer is to educate his/her client about the law and to help prepare the client to testify for trials and depositions. Mr. Rutman spends quality time with his clients explaining how the law is applied to their specific case so that they understand all procedures and risks.. During the course of his over three decade-long career, Mr. Rutman has tried construction cases involving paraplegia from falling from a height, brain injuries from falling objects, serious injuries for falls from ladders, scaffolds and makeshift construction devices. Mr. Rutman has an extensive working knowledge of OSHA, the New York State Industrial Code and other state codes. Mr. Rutman has tried many other cases including sexual harassment, police brutality, accidents of all types including, bus, garage doors, bicycles, slippery floors, improperly built stair cases and dog bite. Mr. Rutman also handles commercial matters. He has successfully defended or prosecuted matters including bank fraud, mortgage fraud, breach of contracts including for real estate, personal services and employment. Mr. Rutman helped make new law in the State of New York by obtaining a verdict in favor of a person who was swindled out of money in a loan syndicate. The case involved multiple issues of law involving statute of frauds and state prohibitions of individuals to act as a bank and loan money.. Not all cases go to trial. Mr. Rutman has obtained millions of dollars in recovery (or settlements) in alternative dispute resolution consisting of mediation and arbitration. He also represented individuals damaged by the destruction of the Twin Towers before the World Trade Center Victims Compensation Fund.. Mr. Rutman received his undergraduate degree in History from the State University of New York at Albany in 1981. He then moved to Texas where he received his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1984. Mr. Rutman started his legal career working for a law firm that represented oil and gas companies and he saw how the companies broke promises and, after depleting oil reserves, left the landowners with their property destroyed. This taught Mr. Rutman that litigation is a game of power. The party with power tries to take advantage of the one without the power. Mr. Rutman then went to work for a premier Texas Plaintiff’s law firm. He traveled around the state primarily representing clients injured in the oil field due to explosions, being caught in the machinery and developing sickness due to exposure to toxic chemicals.. Upon returning to New York, Mr. Rutman went to work for a Plaintiff’s firm in Manhattan. He selected many juries and tried many cases to verdict for this firm before becoming partners with Brad Popick in 1995. Since becoming partners with Mr. Popick, Mr. Rutman has continued to be the lead trial attorney for their firm. Many attorneys can say they are trial attorneys but they do not have real experience. It does not matter how much an insurance company pays their lawyers or how many it hires, the battlefield is leveled once you are in the courtroom.. On a personal level Mr. Rutman lives in the New York Metropolitan area. He is married with 2 children and he generously donates his time as a coach of his son’s soccer team. Rick is an avid skier and enjoys playing volleyball, scuba-diving and yoga.. Mr. Rutman is admitted to practice law in The State of New York, including The United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and is admitted in the State of Texas. He is a member of The New York State Trial Lawyers and The Queens County Bar Association.
I am an associate attorney admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. I have a strong background in business, extensive legal experience and strong legal research and writing skills.. As an undergraduate, I double majored in Legal Studies in Business and Accounting. I graduated top in my class while continuing to work two jobs. I was instilled with the value of hard work at a young age and I have continued to utilize the concept of hard work throughout my career.. Given my experience working for several large law firms, I am fully aware of the high standards and expectations that clients expect out of their attorneys. I work in the mass torts department. I represent clients who have been catastrophically injured from big corporations which include pharmaceutical companies and medical devices companies.. I am considered by my peers to be a very hardworking individual who is determined to get the job done. I am self-motivated and detail oriented. A great work ethic has always been evident in all my past employment experiences.
Paul Koenigsberg is a 1982 graduate of Columbia University School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting from City University of New York in 1979 where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He is admitted to practice in all New York State Courts as well as the United States District Court Eastern District of New York, United States District Court Southern District of New York, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association and Brooklyn Bar Association. He is a former Clerk to New York Judge John R. Cannizarro.. Office:
Shalom Law's mission is the relentless and zealous pursuit of justice for injury victims in New York State.. Mr. Shalom has been touted as an aggressive and effective litigator and negotiator by his peers and defense counsel.. Mr. Shalom has been successful in securing numerous Six-Figure and Million Dollar settlements on behalf of his clients.. Shalom Law specializes in a diverse range of Personal Injury cases, including but not limited to:. - Motor Vehicle Accidents - Construction Accidents - Slip and Fall Premises Cases - Catastrophic Injuries - Pedestrian Accidents. Our skilled team possesses the expertise to navigate the complexities of each case, ensuring comprehensive representation and exceptional results for our clients!. We have secured over $35 million dollars in compensation for our clients.. The firm also counsels and represents employees in all forms of Discrimination and Sexual Harassment cases on a selective basis and has achieved outstanding results for our clients.. Please call our office at for a consultation. No Win-No Fee Guarantee!
Joshua M. Weinstock is the Managing Partner at Weinstock Law, PLLC. Mr. Weinstock's practice areas focus on all forms of personal injury.
Daniel Steinbok graduated from Hofstra University School of Law where he was a merit scholar and member of the Dean's List, and later obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University School of Law. He is admitted to the New York State Bar, the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Tax Court. He has over 20 years of experience, primarily in the areas of personal injury law, insurance law, general litigation and taxation. He represents clients in all five boroughs of New York City as well as Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties on a wide variety of legal matters and also serves as a Small Claims Arbitrator for the City of New York. For more information, please contact us at or visit us online at .
Ms. Van Arsdale's commitment to her family's legacy of fighting for and protecting the rights of America's working class men and women is demonstrated by the care and devotion she shows each and every client. Her primary area of concentration is construction accident litigation under New York State Labor Law. She also handles general negligence matters and workers compensation.
Since graduating law school in 1998 I have held my role as a lawyer and responsibility to society in very high regard. I take my job extremely serious and am always willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best representation for my clients. Part of that represention is ensuring the client understand the process, what is expected of them, the possible outcomes as well as the risks along the way. Currently, my law firm, Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP, handles serious personal injury and criminal defense matters as well as commercial litigation issues. We are always available for free consultations in our office or at a location more convenient for you.
Our commitment begins and ends with our clients, we strive to practice law at the highest level of our profession.
Rohit Kumar, Esq. understands the impact that unexpected events can have on your life and your well-being.. He has diligently represented hundreds of clients in a variety of serious accident cases, which include motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, pedestrian knockdowns, and nursing home abuse & neglect. His understanding of the implications a personal injury can have on an individual enables him to build valuable relationships with his clients. His empathetic nature eases clients who have been through traumatic ordeals, empowering them through education regarding their case and respective rights.. A graduate of St. John's University - School of Law, Rohit passionately advocates for his clients and refuses to back down.. Rohit is admitted to practice law in the state of New York and currently serves on the Board of the South Asian Bar Association.
As a Senior Trial Attorney in the King's County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Galleshaw prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in the New York Supreme Court, New York City Criminal Court, and New York State Family Court. Upon leaving the District Attorney's Office, Mr Galleshaw worked in the litigation department of one of the Country's most respected Insurance Defense Firms, where he handled a wide range of complex litigation matters, including Products Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Construction Accidents, Lead and Asbestos Poisoning, and General Negligence Claims.. For the past several years, Mr. Galleshaw's practice has focused on all personal injury and criminal defense litigation matters. He is available in all of New York City, New York State, New Jersey, and U.S. Federal Courts.. Our experienced lawyers represent clients in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense throughout New York City. We have offices in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Call or email today for a free consultation.
Jacob Oresky founded Oresky & Associates, PLLC, and now serves as the firm’s managing attorney. As a personal injury attorney, Jacob Oresky handles all types of injury cases in the Bronx and Queens including car accidents, construction accidents, slip & fall accidents, and other injuries caused by negligence.. Jacob Oresky helps families who have lost loved ones to accidents to recover compensation for their losses. Mr. Oresky helps accident victims fight for just injury compensation.. As a Bronx personal injury lawyer, he has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. His settlements and damage awards consistently rank among the highest in the state.. Mr. Oresky earned a Bachelor’s degree in management from SUNY at Binghamton. He earned his J.D. degree from the Pace University School of Law. Mr. Oresky was admitted to the New York Bar in 1987 and is admitted to practice in all courts in the state. He is also admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.. Mr. Oresky builds a strong relationship with clients by understanding their situations and providing honest and direct legal advice. As a result, he has earned the respect of colleagues and clients. Super Lawyers has included him on its list of New York’s Super Lawyers since 2012.. He has earned high praise from his clients with a 5.0 client review rating (a perfect score) on Avvo. Mr. Oresky believes in getting the best possible outcome for each client and dedicates his firm’s full resources to every case.
A founding partner of the prominent New York City law firm of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Minc holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University, a Masters Degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a Law Degree from Seton Hall University.. Upon graduation from law school he joined one of the oldest and highly regarded personal injury and medical malpractice law firms in New York City.. Throughout his career, he has represented the most seriously injured in our city. His accomplishments include a nonstop stream of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.. He has been recognized as a Newsweek top injury attorney as well as a leader in personal injury and medical malpractice law. He has been awarded Super Lawyer status 10 years running, and has been recognized by Martindale Hubble as a tenacious and skilled trial attorney.. His cases and commentary have been featured on ABC, NBC, the NY Post and the NY Law Journal.. Mr Minc’s cases include a $15 million verdict for a brain injured 54-year-old, an $8 million medical malpractice victory for a young girl negligently treated in the recovery room, a hard fought $5.5 million verdict for an automobile accident victim, a $5.4 million settlement on behalf of construction worker that was burned by flammable liquids, and a $3.6 million settlement for a construction worker injured falling off a scaffold.. His hallmark is how hard he works for his clients, the bond he creates with them and the spectacular results he achieves for them.
Seni Popat, the founder of the Law Office of Seni Popat, has more than 10 years of experience fighting for clients in the courtroom. A dedicated bankruptcy and personal injury lawyer in Queens, NY, he has appeared before numerous judges, settlements conferences, state and federal court hearings, arbitrations, and jurors. Seni is well known for his hands-on approach. He understands how serious the situation is for his clients, and deeply cares about how this case will affect their future. As a client, you can count on working closely with him through every stage of your case.Seni has a strong reputation for being a fierce litigator among clients and peers alike. His impressive record of outstanding case results has earned him official designation as a “Super Lawyer” by his colleagues. If you are interested in retaining Seni’s services, contact the Law Office of Seni Popat today to request a free initial consultation.
Mr. Brennwald was born in Cameroon, West Africa, grew up in Switzerland, and now proudly calls Washington home. Mr. Brennwald is a world traveler and fluent in French. Mr. Brennwald has been practicing law in the DC area for nearly 30 years. During that time, Mr. Brennwald has litigated thousands of cases, handled dozens of jury and bench trials, appeared before over 100 judges, and obtained millions in compensation for his medical malpractice and personal injury clients. Mr. Brennwald was an adjunct professor at Washington Adventist University.