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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 have a general civil trial and appellate practice. Much of my civil litigation has dealt with complex wrongful death, personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice and commercial dispute matters. I also have experience working with corporate formation, contract negotiation and real estate matters. After receiving my Juris Doctor Degree, I joined a downtown Kansas City law firm where I focused primarily on insurance defense work. My practice has steadily evolved from insurance defense into a strong and successful plaintiff’s practice.. In addition to representing individuals I have continued to represent small businesses in defense of claims with a winning trial record. I am able to stay with my clients to the end of the litigation process and have experienced great success in both the state and federal courts of appeals.. I joined Withers, Brant, Igoe and Mullennix, P.C. in 2003 and continue to be an advocate for those in need of help.
A Kansas City north-lander, Paemon Aramjoo graduated high school from Oak Park High School. Finishing his Associate’s at Maple Woods Community College, Paemon decided to pursue his degree in Philosophy. Upon completion of his B.A. in Philosophy from Northwest Missouri State University, he decided that seeking his J.D. degree would help him reach his goal of helping his community.. Graduating from University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School, Paemon Aramjoo developed a strong interest in Criminal Law. Spending his first year interning at the Center for Practical Bioethics his eyes were opened to the broad issues that society faces in the field of bioethics. Spending two years at the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, Paemon Aramjoo spent his time in a number of divisions, learning and participating in the various stages a criminal case goes through.. While Paemon Aramjoo is not practicing law, he enjoys riding motorcycles, racing dirt bikes and anything else that involves the outdoors.
Richard Gartner has been an attorney actively practicing law, including countless hundreds of trials, in St. Charles County for 36 years, and has the experience and maturity to rule fairly, impartially and correctly on any case to come before him. His 36 years of actual courtroom experience in many different fields of civil and criminal law, coupled with many years of life experience as a husband of three decades and father of three children, and his involvement in the community, provides him with the necessary demeanor and knowledge of rules of law, evidence and trial practice which would allow him to make the split second decisions necessary for an error free and fair trial of any matter brought before him. He is one of only a handful of St. Charles Attorneys to have received the highest possible legal ability and ethics rating by a prestigious national attorney rating organization, in recognition of his legal knowledge and trial abilities. Richard Gartner is currently a principal in the Gartner Law Firm located in St. Peters . His primary area of concentration during his 28 years in practice has been general civil and criminal trial litigation. He is admitted to practice before all of the Circuit Courts of the State of Missouri, the Missouri Court of Appeals of the Eastern District of Missouri, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. In 1994 he was selected for inclusion in "Who's Who of American Lawyers", and is a Life Member of the National Registry of Who's Who, published in the 2001 Edition. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, the St. Charles County Bar Association, where he has served as President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer; the Criminal Bar Association of St. Charles County, where he has served as Secretary; the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis; the St. Louis County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Missouri School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys, and the Missouri Republican Attorneys for Civil Justice, in which he is the Secretary and a founding member. He has taught seminars on trial practice to attorneys for CLE credits. He has been actively involved in the community, serving as a Board Member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, a Member of the United Services for the Handicapped Golf Tournament Fundraising Committee, has served as a coach for the St. Charles West High School Mock Trial program, and was honored by receiving the Journey to Excellence Award from the St. Charles School District, has served as a judge for the BAMSL Mock Trial Program and the Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament. He has been an active parent in the Marching Band and Jazz Band Program at St. Charles West High School ; has assisted in fundraising programs and as a coach for soccer, basketball and baseball at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, and acts as a volunteer Lawyer for Webster University Film Students. He has served as President of the St. Charles County Pachyderm Club, and was honored for dedicated service and commitment to the club in 2006. He is a member of St. Cletus Parish, the Knights of Columbus. He and his wife of three decades, Chris (Starke) Gartner, who works as a physical therapist for United Services for the Handicapped, have resided in the City of St. Charles for three decades. Two of their sons are successful college graduates working in the film industry, and their third son is in college at Webster University . Richard A. Gartner is a trial lawyer by trade, and is able to competently advise clients on when and whether to settle or fight--whether to pursue negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. We recognize the legitimate and growing concerns that our clients have about the rising cost of litigation and have made a commitment to planning and other proactive measures in order to resolve disputes efficiently, fairly, and economically. We like to be part of the solution, not the problem. We take pride in offering skilled legal counsel so that our clients feel secure and informed about their decisions. Richard A. Gartner takes an active and personal role in each and every case that comes through our door and we strive to make our clients feel involved in the decision making process. What sets us apart from other law firms is that we provide our clients with the best of both worlds: we combine the skill and experience of a large law firm, with personalized and responsive service.
I am a lifetime resident of St. Charles County. Prior to earning my law degree, I worked on the assembly line at General Motors while also obtaining my undergraduate degree. I received my law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. I am happily married to Julie Lance and I have 5 wonderful children.. Early in my legal career I worked for a firm with 6 partners who practiced in multiple areas of law. This provided me with signifciant experience in the areas of personal injury/tort law, workers' compensation law, estate planning as well as criminal and traffic law. Over the last 24 years, I have represented thousands of persons injured and also the families of those suffering a wrongful death at the hands of another. I have also assisted thousands of clients with establishing an estate plan so that their affiars are in order. Our firm is known for its hands on approach to representing its clients. I am always personally available for my clients and when they hire our firm, they know I will be personally working on their cases. Our policy is to return client phone calls within 24 hours. I have found in my years of practicing law that many attorneys lack empathy for what their clients are going through concerning the situation they are facing which requires the assistance of an attorney. I believe the cornerstone of any good attorney is having empathy for their clients and my goal is to take the approach of putting myself in their shoes as I represent them; to stay cognizant that this particular legal situation they are dealing with is likely very stressful to them and one of if not the most important thing going on in their lives at that time. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.
Malia Parnell is an unwavering advocate for Missouri families and injury victims, guiding them through the challenging personal issues they face and protecting them through strategic and ethical legal strategies. She approaches every family law and personal injury case with a genuine concern and dedication for the best interests of her clients, whether they have suffered in a car accident or have children caught in the middle of a divorce.
John is a former Boone County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri. As an Assistant Prosecutor, John established a reputation as an aggressive trial attorney, successfully trying both misdemeanor and felony cases.. John’s practice focuses on representing clients in both criminal and civil litigation, including minor in possession/driving while intoxicated, personal injury, family law and divorce, business litigation, landlord/tenant and administrative law. John is a graduate of the University of Missouri. He received his law degree from Stanford Law School.
I am a hard working lawyer who believes in being aggressive, diligent and professional. I love God, my family, my country and serving people. I have a beautiful, amazing wife and three amazing kids. In my spare time I love being outdoors and staying active.. I am passionate about life. My motto is if you are going to do something, then do it to the fullest.
Mr. Good was born in St. Louis and raised in Jefferson County. Mr. Good, his wife Wendi, and daughters Aliana and Parker live in Cedar Hill, Missouri. He graduated cum laude from Hillsboro High School in 1992.. After attending one year at Southeast Missouri State University, he attended and graduated from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri with degrees in criminal justice and computer information systems. At MSSU Mr. Good was active in various student organizations, primarily within the honors program and his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Order.. After graduating from MSSU Mr. Good returned to the area to attend St. Louis University’s graduate school. He graduated from SLU earning both a Juris Doctorate and Masters in Business Administration in 2001. While in graduate school he served in leadership positions in several organizations and represented St. Louis University Law School at the Regional Moot Court Competition.. Mr. Good joined the firm in 2000 as a law clerk and has continued with the firm since he graduated from law school. Mr. Good is active in the Young Lawyers Association of Jefferson County and is a member of the Jefferson County Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the American Association of Justice, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the American Bar Association, the Missouri Republican Attorneys for Civil Justice, and the Republican National Lawyers Association.. Mr. Good is very active in the community, being a founding member and President of the Hillsboro Jaycees, a member of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Directors for the Jefferson County Pregnancy Care Center, Sunny Hill, Inc., and has served on several committees for his local church and for the Jefferson Baptist Association. He is a member of the High Ridge Elk’s Lodge #2455. In 2006 Mr. Good was named Catholic Legal Assistance Ministries’ Volunteer of the Year by the Arch Diocese of St. Louis. He is also active politically, having served as the President of the Jefferson County Republicans and on the Republican Central Committee. In 2008 Mr. Good served as a Co-Chair of the Jefferson County Charter Commission. Also in 2008 Mr. Good was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers–Rising Stars Edition 2008, an honored reserved for no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in the state.. Mr. Good concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury law, including wrongful death suits, motor vehicle accidents, general litigation, juvenile law, estate planning, corporate, and business law.
I was raised in the St. Louis area and attended all grade-levels in Missouri. I am an avid St. Louis sports fan and one of my favorite spring and summer activities is watching Cardinals baseball. I enjoy playing sports, running and biking. Also, I am conversational in Gujarati, an Indian dialect.. My practice includes serious personal injury cases involving the wrongful death of a friend or a family member, serious and permanent life-altering injuries and issues where surgery or hospitalization is required. I also handle criminal and traffic matters.
Samantha Orlowski is a managing partner of Sparks Law Firm. Sam has focused her practice primarily on Plaintiff's personal injury cases and consumer protection since graduating from St. Louis University School of Law.. Sam understands that each client is unique and has had a different experience, background and goals. Sam’s number one priority is to provide an individualized experience to each client to achieve the best results possible for that specific client. She believes that since no two people are the same, no two cases should be either. This client-focused mindset is what drove Samantha to begin her own law firm with her law partner, Paige Sparks.. Along with personal injury, Samantha has also been able to help clients who have been the target of improper debt collection activities and harassment at both the State and Federal levels through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.. In addition to law, Sam loves spending her time with her family, her two dogs, and catching up on her favorite shows.. Education. J.D., Saint Louis University School of LawB.S., Political Science, University of Missouri – ColumbiaB.S., Journalism, University of Missouri – ColumbiaBar Admissions. State of MissouriState of IllinoisU.S. District Court – Eastern District of MissouriU.S. District Court – Western District of MissouriU.S. District Court – Southern District of IllinoisU.S. District Court – Eastern District of TexasU.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas
Hello, I am a Veteran, a former Military Police Officer and Federal Prosecutor and now engaged in the General Practice of Law. I also taught Law in Western Michigan University's Business School Graduate program as an Adjunct Professor during my tenure in the Justice Department.. nearly 40 years of a very diversified legal career, most of which was in litigation.. I am no longer an active member of the Maryland and Micihigan Bars. I became members because I lived and practiced in those states on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.. If I do not handle your type of case you can be sure that I will refer you to a very competent and ethical attorney.. Thank you for reviewing my profile.. Phillip Morse