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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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I am a trial attorney. I joined Henriksen & Henriksen in 2006, becoming a third generation Henriksen trial attorney at the firm. I routinely handle serious injury and death cases. I have helped clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries. I am not a billboard attorney. I devote my personal attention to each client; my staff does the same. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, which is a national organization of trial attorneys. I am very involved in the Association, serving on several committees. I also serve on the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice. My experience allows me to routinely handle cases, big and small, in all of the courts throughout Utah. I have also successfully briefed and argued cases in front of the Utah Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. As an advocate, when you retain me as your attorney, you can count on my dedication and personal attention to your case, whether big or small. I have been recognized as an AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell and as a Mountain States Super Lawyers "Rising Star.". Admitted:. Utah Supreme CourtUnited States District Court for District of UtahUnited States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Recognition:. Mountain States Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell. Education:. William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D., cum laude)Nevada Law JournalNational Finalist, 3rd Place, American Bar Association Negotiation CompetitionMoot Court, Jessup International Moot Court Competition, Instructor, Family Law, Clark County Legal ServicesUniversity of Utah (B.A. Political Science, Russian Minor). Professional Associations:. Utah State BarUtah Association for JusticeAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Association for Justice: Board of Governors, New Lawyers Division; Membership Oversight Committee;. Personal:. Rob enjoys spending time with his wife Danielle and keeping up with his four sons and daughter.. Language:. Russian
I have been a litigator all of my career. I began my practice in Brooklyn in 1984 as a solo practicioner and formed the firm of Beck and Iannuzzi in 1987. In 2002, my family and I re-located to Manchester Vermont, where I became associated with my current firm, Cleary, Shahi & Aicher. My main current practice areas include personal injury litigation, construction defect litigation, employment litigation, insurance coverage litigation and general commercial litigation. I have successfully prosecuted multiple cases inthe Vermont Supreme Court. I am also admitted in the federal district court of Vermont where I also regiularly practice. I have maintained my New York State license and am admitted in New York's Southern and Eastern District courts. I have been a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney for more than 20 years.
Named by Super Lawyers one of New England’s Best Lawyers, David Silver has built his career crafting defenses for some of the most challenging cases and in many of the nation’s toughest districts. A passionate advocate for justice as a process, Silver began in the Bronx office of the Legal Aid Society of New York. He was later promoted to trial attorney for the Federal Defender Office in the Southern District of New York, where he successfully went head-to-head and toe-to-toe with the country’s best and brightest attorneys. Silver relocated to Vermont, working as a public defender and two years later entered private practice with BarrSternberg. It was at BarrSternberg he helped to build a criminal defense team reputed as one of the best in the state. Silver has since grown his practice beyond defense, leading many personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law cases that have helped individual Vermonters recoup damages from powerful business and insurance interests. Silver is a Director of the Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and on the Board of Directors for the Vermont Association for Justice, Vermont’s trial lawyer organization. He is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Silver was one of the co-founders of the Bennington Meals on Wheels program and serves on the Board of Directors for the affordable housing Shires of Bennington and Arlington.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Eli Milne’s practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation and appeals, especially in the construction, real estate, and business contexts. His experience includes representing providers and purchasers of construction services and materials in matters involving construction defects, contracts, and liens; representing buyers, sellers, owners, lessors, and tenants of real estate in land and lease disputes; representing owners, directors, officers, and employees in business and employment disputes; and representing individuals and entities in a broad array of other litigation matters.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Utah divorce lawyer Russell Gray enjoys helping people solve their problems. That is why he practices family law. As heartbreaking as divorce can be, he knows he has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on his clients’ lives.. “I find it very rewarding to help a client accomplish something they didn’t think was possible,” Mr. Gray said.. Mr. Gray takes pride in his creativity. He understands that it sometimes takes some outside-the-box thinking, in order to find a solution to complicated family law matters.. Mr. Gray always warns his clients at the outset that divorce takes a lot of patience and perseverance. There might be some bumps in the road, but it is important to stay focused on the end goal.. “This is a really difficult process,” he said. “It can take a lot of time and a lot of work on my part. There are a lot of ups and downs. But, at the end, your life will be better.”
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Known for his laconic wit and irrepressible spirit for adventure, identity theft protection and credit attorney Eric Stephenson rarely turns down a challenge. Whether arguing a difficult motion to a difficult judge, negotiating with an unreasonable opposing counsel, or pushing harder to improve his lap times on the racetrack, Mr. Stephenson always fearlessly embraces the task at hand with enthusiasm and diligence.. With extensive experience as a credit repair and consumer litigation attorney, Eric Stephenson has represented numerous consumers against deceptive and unscrupulous debt collectors, telemarketers, car dealers, credit reporting agencies, insurance companies, and construction contractors. He also assists in negotiating, structuring, drafting and litigating contracts, employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, software licensing agreements, company regulatory compliance policies, Internet agreements, and other contracts and agreements.. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Stephenson served for several years as a judge pro tempore in the Salt Lake, Tooele, and Davis County Courts and has taken hundreds of hours of continuing legal education classes. He also currently serves on the board of directors of Little Box of Sunshine. Throughout the years, he has acquired various additional professional talents, knowledge, and skills in areas such as mediation, computer programming, business management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. In his spare time, Eric Stephenson mostly enjoys his family though he also occasionally indulges in various other diversions such as riding motorcycles, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, and woodworking to name just a few.. If you need experienced, tenacious, and efficient legal representation or you want to know the best line to take through the Black Rock Hairpin at Miller Motorsports Park, identity theft protection and credit attorney Eric Stephenson can help you.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Ryan is dedicated to helping injured people get fair compensation for their injuries. After having spent nearly ten years defending insurance companies against personal injury claims, Ryan decided to put his knowledge and experience to work helping people. He has been recognized as a top attorney by both insurance defense lawyers and other personal injury lawyers. He will put his expertise to work for you.
I am Joseph Jardine. Let me introduce myself. I have been practicing law for 15 years. I decided to hang a shingle out of law school. My firm grew over the years to include up to 4 attorneys with a large support staff. I found that a large law practice brought with it a large headache and subsequently downsized.. I am currently operating a one attorney firm with 2 paralegals and some additional support staff. Both of my paralegals have over 20 years experience. I have handled a wide array of cases throughout my career from criminal defense to personal injury to business litigation.. I graduated from BYU in 1997 with a BA in English. I then attended law school at the University of Idaho, in Moscow, Idaho, graduating in 2000. I am licensed to practice law in both Utah and Idaho.. On a personal side, I have lived in Davis County, Utah for the last 15 years. My wife and I have been married now for 17 years. I grew up in Washington State, but moved to Utah after law school. I enjoy playing chess, tennis, and spending time with my wife and children.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Mediator, Arbitrator, and Advocate. AV (preeminent) rated by Martindale-Hubbell and selected as one of Utah’s Legal Elite and a Mountain States Super Lawyer, Greg enjoys a rich and diverse legal career protecting and vindicating the rights of individuals and businesses throughout the state. Always conscientious of the high cost of litigation, and a skilled mediator, Greg is adept at resolving disputes favorably for his clients without protracted litigation, but is fully capable of taking a case successfully through the full litigation process when necessary.. Greg began his legal career as a judge advocate in the United States Navy, where he was named Senior Defense Counsel for the greater Washington, D.C. area and twice decorated with the United States Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.. Greg's cases have been reported in such national periodicals as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Greg has also appeared in relation to his cases on various law-related programs on national network and cable television, including Larry King Live and On the Record with Greta Van Susteren.. Greg enjoys biking (road and mountain), trail running, hiking, skiing, and otherwise spending time with his family exploring and enjoying Utah's beautiful outdoors.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Nathan Morris joined Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Cutt in 2017. Nathan is an experienced trial attorney with a diverse personal injury practice and a background that includes both plaintiffs and defense work. Nathan has recovered six and seven figures for his clients both in settlements and verdicts and in matters ranging from wrongful death and trucking accidents, to dram-shop claims and “bad-faith” claims.. Until 2015, Nathan was a defense lawyer and board member at Richards Brandt Miller Nelson where he served as lead counsel in numerous trials including cases for complex canal flooding cases, a catastrophic oil-field injury case which was tried in Wyoming Federal Court, and a two-week medical malpractice case arising from a fatal methadone overdose. His defense experience has given him invaluable insight into the aggressive tactics often employed by insurance companies and corporate America during litigation and when evaluating your claim. This detailed understanding allows him to help navigate your case and maximize your recovery through experience possessed by few other attorneys in Utah.. Nathan received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. During his study there he was the moot court chairperson and a member of the UALR Law Review. Nathan has been recognized for his professional excellence and dedication to his clients by Mountain States Super Lawyers and has been named to the Utah Business Magazine Legal Elite.. Nathan is happily married to his wife of 20 years, Kristen, who together have five wonderful children. He enjoys golf, cooking for his family, reading historical biographies, and is currently serving as an LDS Bishop.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
I have lived in Utah my whole life. I never realized what a beautiful State we live in until I started riding a motorcycle around the back roads of Utah twelve years ago. We live in one of the most incredible states in the Country.. My work with DeBry and Associates has been a major part of my life. I have worked here for nearly thirty years. I have represented over a thousand people and I can say that I have met over a thousand new friends as a result. My clients are not just files on my desk. We quickly build a strong relationship where I hope I get to understand how the accident/injury has really impacted their lives and the lives of their family.. My wife and I just celebrated our thirty second anniversary. We both try to be involved in our Community by volunteering with different associations. Utah is our home both personally and professionally, I try to help Utahns and my clients live happy productive lives