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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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Attorney Ramona Kennedy is a Compassionate attorney who cares and will fight for you.. During the years of her law practice, Ms Kennedy shown proven record for remarkable dedication, great client compassion, patience, attention to details, effective communication skills, noticeable time spent on her cases, outstanding client satisfaction and successful legal outcomes. Attorney Ramona Kennedy has also trained staff who later became Court Clerk or were admitted into Law Schools.. Some of Attorney Ramona Kennedy’s Present and Past Professional and Legal Membership Associations are: CAALA (California Attorneys Association of Los Angeles); OCTLA (Orange County Trial Lawyer Association); AAJ (American Association for Justice); CAOC : Consumer Attorneys of California ; ABA (American Bar Association); Los Angeles County Bar Association; Orange County Bar Association ;Women's Bar Association; Women's lawyer Group; National Association of Women Lawyers; Orange County Women Lawyers Association OCWLA; American Federalist Society, AILA (American Immigration Lawyer Association). Personal Injury Case Evaluation and Initial Consultations are Free of Charge. To Speak with Attorney Ramona Kennedy You May Contact any of the Kennedy Law Offices (Kennedy Law LC) in Los Angeles County (City of Los Angeles), Orange County (City of Irvine)
Defending the Rights of the Injured. Adamson Ahdoot LLP handles a wide variety of personal injury claims and will fight for the compensation you deserve.. As a co-partner in Adamson Ahdoot LLP, I specialize in plaintiffs' personal injury law. Working in personal injury law allows me the opportunity to hold accountable people who have caused harm to others. Oftentimes, the only recourse for people who have suffered injuries is the court system.. At Adamson Ahdoot LLP, we combine the personalized attention of a small firm with the knowledge and expertise of a large firm. We are highly skilled in each of our practice areas, and we handle all aspects of civil litigation, from pre-litigation through trial.. At Adamson Ahdoot LLP, we strive to make sure our clients feel at ease with every aspect of the litigation process. As a result of the personal touch we bring to each case, our clients feel confident they are getting exceptional representation.. I graduated from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in May 2005 and, after passing the bar exam, I was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2005. Following graduation from law school, I worked as an associate for a boutique plaintiffs' employment law firm in Beverly Hills. My experience working in every aspect of litigation at this firm, from pre-litigation to resolution, proved invaluable and provided me with a strong foundation to build my own practice.. I graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in English, and I received my Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. I am an active member of the California Employment Lawyers Association; Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles; Consumer Attorneys of California, and The American Association for Justice. I am also an alumnus of The Trial Lawyers College. I am admitted to practice in all of the courts of the State of California, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Austin G. Ward, Partner, represents plaintiffs in a variety of complex civil cases involving claims of personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and pharmaceutical-related injuries. Prior to joining Adamson Ahdoot LLP, Mr. Ward honed his trial skills with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor, where he secured hundreds of convictions and restitution for victims while handling a fraud special assignment.. Mr. Ward prides himself in helping victims pursue their legal rights and obtain full and complete compensation from insurance carriers, corporate entities, and government agencies that engage in malicious and neglectful conduct. Over his career, Mr. Ward has successfully recovered over 100 million dollars in jury awards and settlements for his clients throughout Southern California, after receiving denials of responsibility in every case.. These cases have included truck and automobile collisions, construction site injuries, defective products, and dangerous conditions of property. Mr. Ward has helped those grieving the loss of a loved one, those suffering amputation of limbs, those enduring the confusion and distress of a brain injury, and those crippled from nerve impingement and chronic pain to recapture compensation for their loss and to help optimize their potential for recovery.. Mr. Ward has been recognized by legal publications and organizations for his dedication to the law and his clients. Mr. Ward has repeatedly been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, which recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in California. In 2017, he was a finalist for the coveted Consumer Attorney of California (CAOC) Streetfighter of the Year Award for helping a woman who had fled violence in Guatemala to stay in the United States.. In 2013, Mr. Ward completed an internship with the Honorable Robert L. Wilkins in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Mr. Ward received his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law with honors as Dean’s Merit Scholar and recipient of the Terry M. Giles Award. Mr. Ward is also a member of the Order of the Barristers. In law school, Mr. Ward was Lead Articles Editor for the Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary. While participating in interschool moot court and mock trial teams, Mr. Ward won multiple national and international competitions, receiving the highest honors and multiple individual awards for his oral and written advocacy. During his final year of law school, Mr. Ward was honored with the 2013 “Top Gun” award, given to the top 16 student trial advocates in the nation.. He is a member of the State Bar of California and is licensed to practice law throughout California and is a member of several consumer advocacy organizations and bar associations in California.. Mr. Ward is a proud father and husband. He volunteers as the head coach for a high school mock trial team in Ventura County and enjoys trail running in the Santa Monica Mountains on weekends.
California Personal Injury Attorneys - Vigorously Pursuing Justice for the Injured with. Adamson Ahdoot LLP combines the personalized attention you receive from a small firm with the knowledge and expertise of a large firm, to secure you the best outcome possible. At Adamson Ahdoot LLP, our attorneys are highly skilled in numerous areas of law. We are capable of handling all aspects of civil litigation, from the inception of the case through trial.. We Put People FirstAs a full-service plaintiffs’ civil litigation firm, Adamson Ahdoot LLP handles cases from pre-litigation through trial. We handle a broad spectrum of cases, including car accidents, premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, dog bites, wrongful death, and more.. At Adamson Ahdoot LLP, we have the knowledge and experience to handle any case. Each of our personal injury lawyers is well-versed in the nuances of California law, and we know how to obtain the outcome you deserve.. Alan Ahdoot graduated from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in May 2005 and, after passing the bar exam, was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2005. A co-partner in Adamson Ahdoot LLP, Alan specializes in plaintiffs' personal injury and consumer law.. Alan has extensive experience in a wide variety of cases, from automobile collision and lemon law cases, to catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Working in these areas affords Alan the opportunity to directly impact people's lives by helping them in situations where they feel helpless. Alan is a tireless advocate for his clients, and is especially adept at negotiating and litigating aggressively.. Alan graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Sociology, and received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Alan is admitted to practice in all of the courts of the State of California, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Ms. Effman was a former Rennselaer County District Attorney and former Rensselaer County Public Defender, with experience in handling both the prosecution and defense side of criminal matters. Ms. Effman handled low level crimes through all violent felonies including felony assaults and murder cases. In addition Ms. Effman worked as in house counsel handling a wide variety of personal injury related matters. She has successfully tried numerous criminal and civil cases to verdict in the state courts. Ms. Effman has also successfully argued cases before the Appellate Division Third Department and the New York Court of Appeals.. Ms. Effman currently holds an Of Counsel position with Anderson, Taffany, Moschetti, PLLC and dedicates her practice to personal injury and criminal matters, including, medical malpractice, auto accident cases, slip and fall cases, labor law matters, premise liability, motor cycle accidents, and nursing home negligence.. In her spare time, Ms. Effman enjoys time with her family and friends as well as skiing.
John A. DeGasperis was born and raised in Kingston, New York. He moved back to Kingston after graduating from law school more than 11 years ago. Not long after, he joined Kingston-based personal injury law firm Basch & Keegan, LLP.. John handles a wide variety of personal injury cases including falls, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, construction accidents, property loss, and insurance claims.. Over the course of his career, John has handled more than 1,000 personal injury cases and recovered more than $30 million dollars on behalf of past clients. John has considerable trial experience, which causes insurance companies to perceive him as a risk. His trial skills cause many insurance companies to invite him to resolve cases through mediation and arbitration. Given his level of experience and expertise, many of John's clients are referred to him by his colleagues in the legal community, including judges and court clerks.. John has been named one of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, as well as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers Magazine. In 2018, John was appointed to the Third Judicial Department’s Committee on Character and Fitness, which evaluates applicants for admission to the New York State Bar. Appointment to this committee is given only to those attorneys with exceptional moral character.. John’s passion lies in personal injury law and the journey an attorney takes with a client from the date of the accident through the entire litigating process. Although some may disparage the practice of personal injury law, John believes he can and does bring comfort to individuals and families whose lives have been dramatically altered as a result of an accidental injury or death. John comes into people's lives only after they have lost their good health and are no longer capable of performing at their pre-accident status. He in turn uses the civil justice system to advocate on their behalf and make them whole again. It’s his ability to use the law to make a positive impact in his clients’ lives that fuels John’s passion for his work.. In addition to being committed to his clients, John is also committed to giving back to his community. In 2017, he earned the trust of his fellow bar members who voted for him to serve as President of the Ulster County Bar Association after serving on the board for five years. Currently, John serves on the Ulster County Bar Association’s Committee on Court House Facilities, which consists of a group of lawyers and local judges dedicated to ensuring that courthouse facilities in and throughout Ulster County meet the needs of the community. The committee’s mission became even more important in the wake of COVID-19 since there are, and will continue to be, significant changes to how the public access and use courthouse facilities.. John is most proud of his position on the Ulster Community College Foundation Board. SUNY Ulster holds a special place in John's heart. Years of reflection have caused John to realize that his attendance at SUNY Ulster was life-changing and instrumental in putting him on a path to success. By serving on the board of the Foundation, John feels he is able to give back to an institution that gave him an opportunity for success. He also uses his position to ensure that other students, particularly those facing financial hardship, have access to higher education. John enjoys supporting SUNY Ulster and continues to donate to the Foundation while serving on the board. He and his wife recently sponsored a local high school student as part of the President’s Challenge.. You can see John on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, sometimes using the alias "The PI Guy," to bring transparency and awareness to the practice of personal injury law. John uses his platforms to educate on the topic he knows well: personal injury law.
Ambrosio A. Sacramento III devotes his career to the pursuit of truth and justice for his injured clients involved in motor vehicle accidents and other catastrophic personal injury matters. Mr. Sacramento has successfully litigated and settled a wide range of cases and considers himself a tireless advocate for the underdog. He takes pride in being persistent and tenacious while providing individualized representation to tailor each client’s needs.
Michael Espinosa’s practice focuses on providing impactful legal representation unique to a diverse range of clients, including individuals and business entities, focusing on business relations and civil litigation, including, catastrophic personal injury, business litigation and advising, negotiations, commercial contract, and employment with an emphasis on workplace discrimination.. As a trial attorney, Mr. Espinosa has litigated cases helping his clients achieve justice and fair compensation in California, including a recent seven figure elder abuse case resolution in 2020. As counsel for various small businesses, Mr. Espinosa has successfully evaluated risk, defended, and achieved dismissals with prejudice in a recent six figure breach of commercial contract suit in his client’s favor.. Additionally, Mr. Espinosa has participated in phases of criminal and civil litigation including trial preparation, expert deposition, mandatory settlement conferences, memorandum, mediation, and negotiation and settlement.. As a result of his passion and commitment to clients, Mr. Espinosa was selected as Lawyer of Distinction in 2020.. Given Mr. Espinosa’s diverse background as a first generation Mexican-American, his ability to speak Spanish has enabled an understanding of the business and personal needs of diverse communities, which in turn has excelled Mr. Espinosa’s ability to advise and evaluate risk according to client-specific requirements. Having also led teams, hired, and on-boarded new employees, Mr. Espinosa’s sense for talent in legal and other professional fields is one-of-a-kind.. Business-minded and results-oriented, Mr. Espinosa’s litigation and advising background allow delivery of insight as a trusted strategic advisor who drives outcomes at scale with a value-added legal perspective.. Additionally, with a deeper understanding of minority and underrepresented communities, Mr. Espinosa is committed to promoting and achieving diversity and inclusion in the legal and other professional fields through innovation and a unique perspective of being a first-generation college and law school graduate.
With a specialty in personal injury and employment law, I bring two and a half decades of hands-on trial experience to my work on behalf of my clients. I also have a wealth of significant courtroom experience, and have successfully obtained both jury verdicts and substantial settlements on behalf of my clients.. I help our clients recover past and future losses for any injuries or discrimination they’ve sustained. It might seem like your case is complicated because you have a pre-existing condition, chronic health challenges or perhaps there could be an alternative cause. I work hard to find the support when other attorneys might reject you because your case is too complicated or too difficult to prove.
Nicole Fuller is a Personal Injury Attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area who focuses on getting her clients the compensation they deserve when they have been involved in an accident. Call today for your free consultation