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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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When you are injured through another's negligence Herrman & Herrman PLLC is there to help you every step of the way. We will deal with the insurance companies while you focus on recovering from your injuries. We will fight to get you Justice and Rightful compensation.
I have enjoyed practicing law in San Antonio for 42 years. I have been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law for over 37 years by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I enjoy my work and enjoy working on challenging cases. My trial experience includes aviation, trucking, product liability, oilfield, railroad and other causes of serious personal injuries and wrongful death. I want clients to understand their situation and have all of their questions answered. I want to be known for communication and availability. When I am not working, I enjoy golf and college football games with my family.
Alex C. Turnello was born and raised in the lone-star state of Texas. In 2012 he graduated with his bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. While performing his undergraduate studies, Alex was a student senator and ultimately graduated with the “Outstanding Senior” Award for his College. In 2015, Alex earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of New Mexico located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While performing his legal studies, Alex served as the President of the Environmental Law Society and played on the law school soccer team.. After graduating from law school, Alex was admitted to practice law in Texas, New Mexico, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in 2016. He began his legal career working with the Cervantes, Scherr & Legate Law Firm, where he represented injured persons in personal injury, employment, and discrimination cases and tried more than five cases to jury verdict. Alex practiced law with the Cervantes, Scherr, and Legate Law Firm for over two and a half years before he and his two dogs (Sadie and Frisco) relocated to the great state of New York.. After living in the dry, barren Southwest his entire life, Alex welcomed the beautiful scenery, open water, sprawling trees, and the changing seasons that upstate New York offers in abundance. He began working with Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP in November 2018 and was admitted to the New York Bar in May 2019. He currently handles pre-litigation personal injury cases ranging from car and motorcycle crashes to slip and fall and dog bite cases. He currently lives in the Queensbury area with his partner and their cats and dogs. He spends his spare time playing soccer, skiing, attending musical concerts, and traveling.
Terrible things happen to people every day. Truck wrecks, wrongful deaths, and car accidents are an all too common part of our lives, and that is why I have built my career ensuring that people have access to honest and aggressive representation when they need it the most. When accidents happen, and people are hurt, so many questions arise. My staff and I are here to answer those questions and help our clients through some of life's most difficult challenges.. Civil Law. Professional and Approachable.. People just like you.. More often than not, if you're trying to find an attorney, something big is probably going on in your life and it can be intimidating. Freeman Wilcox & Nance want you to feel comfortable and know that we're not just suits and briefcases. We are regular people just like you and our firm is here to help. Give us a call and let us help you navigate through any legal issue you may have. With experience in civil, criminal and family law, our firm can provide the counsel you need.
Born and raised in Iowa Park, Texas, Grant moved to Amarillo and joined Morgan Williamson immediately after graduating from Baylor Law School. Grant and his wife, Caitlin (who is also a litigator), enjoy wrangling their toddler, Grant, Jr., reading books, playing sports, and traveling.. TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Jury Trials. • Cause No. 63887-C; Lawrence Schaeffer, et al. v. David Allison, et al. and intervenors, Richard K. Archer, Sr., et al.; in the 251st District Court for Randall County, Texas. o Second chair for Defendants. Assisted with voir dire and direct examination of witness. Case settled before jury verdict.• Cause No. 103946-2; Ceniceros Caravan Enterprises, LLC v. RB Entertainment, Inc.; in the County Court at Law #2 for Potter County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Conducted voir dire, opening statement, direct and cross of all witnesses, and closing argument. Case settled before judgment on appeal.. • Cause No. 104744-2; Gilbert Hiltbrunner, et al. v. Hector Jaquez; in the County Court at Law #2 for Potter County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Conducted voir dire, opening statement, direct and cross of all witnesses, and closing argument. Jury verdict for Plaintiff.. • Cause No. 69026-L1; Kendal Abernethy and Krista Abernethy v. Raymond Fred Irlbeck; in the County Court at Law #1 for Randall County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiffs. Assisted with voir dire and handled direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument. Obtained jury verdict in clients’ favor.. • Cause No. 2010-774,770; Anthony LoCascio, et al. v. Angela LoCascio Heath, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 3 of Lubbock County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendants Nina LoCascio Mongrain and Charles Mongrain. Assisted with voir dire and handled opening statement, two witnesses’ direct examination, and cross examination. Obtained jury verdict in clients’ favor.. • Cause No. 37793; Southwestern Public Service Company v. James Franklin Ranches, LLC, et al.; in the 223rd Judicial District of Gray County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant. Assisted with voir dire and handled lay witness, expert witness, and closing statement. Obtained jury verdict.. • Cause No. 106532-E-CV; LaTour Condominiums, Inc. v. 2027 Austin Street, LLC, et al.; in the 108th Judicial District of Potter County, Texas. o Sole counsel for both defendants. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict. (First trial; claims not disposed of by summary judgment).. • Cause No. 102984-C; Dale Manning v. Melody Branum; in the 251st Judicial District of Potter County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Defendant. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict.. • Cause No. C48479; Sherry Richardson v. Robert Perry Hunsaker, et al.; in the 29th Judicial District of Palo Pinto County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Defendants.. • Cause No. 2019-534134; Donny Carpenter, et al. v. Racer Wash Management, LLC; in the 72nd Judicial District of Lubbock County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Obtained a multi-million dollar verdict.. • Cause No. 106532-E-CV; LaTour Condominiums, Inc. v. 2027 Austin Street, LLC; in the 108th Judicial District of Potter County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict and a $130,000 attorney’s fees award for Defendant. (Second trial; claims that were the subject of a summary judgment and then reversed on appeal).. Bench Trials. • Cause No. CV1210345; Bhakta BCP Management, LLC v. A-G Bhakta, LLC, et al.; in the 35th Judicial District for Brown County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, direct and cross examination of all witnesses, and closing argument.. • Cause No. 67273-B; David Chapman v. Mark McCulloch, et al.; in the 181st District Court for Randall County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, direct examination of three witnesses and an expert witness, the cross examination of two witnesses, and closing argument. Judgment for Plaintiff.. • Cause No. D-1-GN-12-000880; David and Eileen Allison v. Richard K. Archer, Sr., et al.; in the 345th District Court for Travis County, Texas. o Co-counsel for Plaintiffs. Argued pre-trial motions, direct examination of expert witness, and closing argument. Judgment for Plaintiffs.. • Cause No. C1-14A-009; Sara Liscano Ceballos, independent administrator of the estate of Santiago Duarte Ceballos, deceased v. Reyes Garcia, Jr.; in the 222nd District Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled direct and cross examination, closing argument, and rebuttal closing. Judgment for Plaintiff quieting title.. • Cause No. 72172-L1; HTTX, LP d/b/a Wind Tree v. Jessica Donaldson; in the County Court at Law #1 for Randall County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, cross examination, and closing argument.. • Cause No. CV35746; Attebury Grain v. Durk de Boer; in the 266th Judicial District of Erath County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Plaintiff. Awarded $1,150,000 judgment.. Condemnation Hearings. • Cause No. 73632-L1; The State of Texas v. Route 66 Development, LLC, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Randall County, Texas. o Co-counsel for Defendants. Handled cross examination and closing argument.. • Cause No. 107025-1-CV; The State of Texas v. Randall K. Browning, et ux, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Potter County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant in condemnation proceeding. Handled all trial aspects of the case.. • Cause No. 2020-822575; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC v. Analee K. McCoy; in County Court at Law No. 3 in Lubbock County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant. Responsible for opening, closing, and cross-examination of expert witnesses.. • Cause No. 4928C; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the County Court at Law of Reeves County, Texas. o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 4932C; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the County Court at Law of Reeves County, Texas. o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 20-05-25429-CVW; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the 143rd Judicial District of Ward County, Texas. o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 20-06-25457-CVW; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett; in the 143rd Judicial District of Ward County, Texas. o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. Temporary Injunction Hearings. • Cause No. 7708; George Ferris and Jan Ferris v. Frank Foxhall; in the 100th District Court for Hall County, Texas. o Temporary injunction trial concerning water rights of the parties.. • Cause No. 72249-C; Jedidiah Hudson and Kevin Hudson v. Smoky Hollow, LLC; in the 251st District Court for Randall County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled all aspects of temporary restraining order and temporary injunction.. • Cause No. 5177H; FNB New Mexico v. Joel D. Frazier, et al.; in the 69th Judicial District of Hartley County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled all aspects of temporary restraining order and temporary injunction.. • Cause No. CI-2018D-052; Roy Garcia and Isabel Garcia v. Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; in the 222nd Judicial District of Deaf Smith County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant. Handled all aspects of temporary injunction hearing.. • Cause No. 79912A; 731 Properties, LLC v. Mr. W Fireworks, Inc.; in the 47th Judicial District of Randall County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, closing, direct, and cross-examinations.. • Cause No. CI-2021H-054; Alicia Rocha v. Margarita Hernandez and Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; in the 222nd Judicial District of Deaf Smith County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, closing, direct, and cross-examinations.. REPORTED CASES. Archer v. Allison, 2014 Tex. App. LEXIS 13364 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Nov. 4, 2014, no pet.).. Archer v. Allison, 2015 Tex. App. LEXIS 12361 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Dec. 3, 2015, pet. denied).. McNutt v. Bhakta-BCP Mgmt. LLC, 2016 Tex. App. LEXIS 10702 (Tex. App.—Eastland, Sept. 30, 2016, no pet.).. Manning v. Branum, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 8818 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Sept. 18, 2017, pet. denied).. LoCascio v. Mongrain, 2019 Tex. App. LEXIS 8795 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Sept. 30, 2019, no pet.).. Hunsaker v. Richardson, 610 S.W.3d 151 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2020, pet. denied).. 2027 S. Austin St., LLC v. LaTour Condos., Inc., 2021 Tex. App. LEXIS 2005 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Mar. 17, 2021, pet. denied).. Mr. W Fireworks, Inc. v. 731 Props., LLC, et. al, 2022 Tex. App. LEXIS 3113 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, May 9, 2022, pet. denied).
Matthew Toporowski is an experienced litigator and trial attorney. His practice is split between the areas of commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury. He has represented business owners and shareholders in disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, theft of trade secrets and non-compete agreements. The subject matter of these disputes is as varied as the geographic location or forum where it has occurred and has included polymers, mutual funds, hedge funds, advertising, bridal startups and more. He has represented clients before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and in state and federal courts throughout New York. As a member of the Firm’s complex commercial litigation practice group and trial team, he often litigates in courts of other states as well on behalf of clients’ interstate interests.. Matt also litigates personal injury cases on behalf of individuals harmed by the negligent acts of others. This includes medical malpractice, automobile accidents and products liability issues resulting in serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, nerve damage, life-altering injuries as well as wrongful death claims. As a former law clerk to the New York State Appellate Division and assistant district attorney in Albany County, Matt successfully litigates, conducts trials and defends verdicts on appeal when necessary on behalf of his clients.. Matt invests his spare time in his community. He is on the boards of the New York Capital Region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Green Tech High Charter School. He currently serves as the President of the Ten Broeck Triangle Preservation League, the neighborhood association of the City of Albany’s second oldest neighborhood, the Ten Broeck Triangle. He completed Ironman Lake Placid in 2015, and qualified for the 70.3 Ironman World Championship in 2017.
I have been practicing law for nearly 30 years and have tried many cases to verdict, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in New York and Vermont.. I was born and raised in the Albany area, the fifth of seven children. I received my undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and my law degree from Hofstra University School of Law.. My father worked for a local power company and my mother was a school teacher. They both worked very hard to ensure that we all had a decent upbringing. Two of the greatest qualities I inherited from my parents are a strong work ethic and an understanding that we all have an obligation to help those in need. I bring my work ethic and sense of responsibility to my profession. I work hard for and care about my clients.
I am fortunate to have received the highest rating (AV) bestowed fro. I am Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent national rating service for attorneys.. The AV rating means that other attorneys and judges before whom I have appeared were surveyed by Martindale- Hubbell and those legal professionals anonymously rated my abilities as an attorney with the highest to preeminent legal skills and highest in adhering to ethical standards.. I am also awarded membership in the Top Trial Lawyers in America's Million Dollar Advocates Forum composed of the select group of personal injury attorneys who have won million dollar results.. I am very pleased that the judiciary has recognized me with appointments to The Character and Fitness Committee for the Third Judicial Department where I assess the character and fitness of attorneys seeking admission to practice law in New York State.. I was also appointed to and currently serve on the Board of Governors For The Attorney /Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program where I also chair The Legal Issues Subcommittee. This important Board sets procedure s for the resolution of fee disputes between lawyers and clients throughout the State of New York without the need for clients hiring another lawyer to process a fee dispute.. Both of the foregoing appointments were made by the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division for The Third Judicial Department.. I was appointed to the Judicial Elections Qualification Commission for the Fourth Judicial District by the Chief Judge for the State of New York and currently serve as chairperson for the commission. The Commission evaluates judicial candidates for all judicial positions from City Court to Supreme Court in the eleven counties of the Fourth Judicial District of the State of New York. The Commission issues a finding of qualified or not qualified after reviewing candidate submissions and interviewing the judicial candidates.. I have also served as a Master Attorney in The American Inns of Court, Albany Law School Chapter. This organization brought together select judges, attorneys and law students to foster the ethical practice of law.. As a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum I join less than 1% of the Lawyers in America as a member of this prestigious group.. In addition to personal injury cases, my practice in state and federal courts covers commercial litigation, civil rights and employment litigation and corporate represenation.. In 30 Years of practice, I have acted as lead counsel in hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, medical, dental and legal malpractice, police misconduct, product liability, fire and explosion cases. I have also represented business owners in matters involving myriad disputes requiring legal intervention and have advised employees wronged by their employers.
Nicholas J. Evanovich III is an attorney with LaMarche Safranko focusing on personal injury litigation and criminal defense. Prior to joining the firm, Nicholas served as an assistant district attorney for the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office in Plattsburgh, N.Y. He also served as an adjunct lecturer for SUNY Plattsburgh.. Nicholas has nearly a decade of experience in prosecuting and defending cases. He has also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas J. Doerr in Butler County, Pennsylvania. In addition to Nicholas’ extensive trial experience, he has also successfully argued in Appellate Division and the New York State Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court.. Nicholas has a passion for the law and is dedicated to ensuring his clients receive justice.
George LaMarche III is a graduate of Siena College, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree. Subsequently, George attended Albany Law School where he served as an Editor for the Albany Law Review.. Following law school George went to work at a litigation law firm where he conducted numerous trials and won numerous cases including achieving a verdict in excess of 1 million dollars in only his second jury trial. He went on to become the youngest partner in firm’s history. After 10 years George left the firm to start his own firm, LaMarche Law, PLLC and within 1 year, he was joined by Andrew Safranko to form LaMarche Safranko Law. It was then that George attended the Trial Lawyers College, in Dubois, Wyoming, where he had the opportunity to work with some of the nation’s best trial lawyers.. George LaMarche has become a go to lawyer in the area of criminal law. He has defended scores of clients accused in all New York State and Federal courts. In the field of personal injury litigation, George has been at the forefront of advanced advocacy on behalf of injured pedestrians and cyclists (). George has a proven track record of large settlement awards and trial verdicts on behalf of clients who have suffered severe and catastrophic injuries. George has consistently been named in US News, Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms, as well as Super Lawyers.. George works tirelessly throughout the State in County Courts, Supreme Courts, City, Town, and Village Courts as well as in Federal District Courts and State and Federal Appellate Courts. With offices in Albany, Clifton Park, Saratoga and Plattsburgh, his cases have taken him throughout the State of New York. George is admitted to practice in the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, the United States Court of Federal Claims and the United States Supreme Court.