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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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Dane is a native of North Augusta, South Carolina and attended Aquinas High School in Augusta, Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree from The Citadel where he was actively engaged in cadet leadership roles and a member of the football team. His pursuit of a legal career led him to the University of South Carolina School of Law. It was during Dane’s second year of law school that he began clerking for Malchhow Johnson.Upon graduating and passing the bar exam, Dane joined the firm as an associate attorney.. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing music, and being outdoors. He is often accompanied by his dog, Ellie Mae.. Dane is admitted to practice in South Carolina and Georgia. He has experience with workers’ compensation and a wide range of personal injury cases from motor vehicle accidents to dog bites.
The Law Office of Clifford Bush III has distinguished itself as a progressive law firm committed to the practice of breakthrough law. True to its roots, it supports one of the most respected law practice areas in the state of South Carolina. It also has a reputation for breakthrough representation in litigation.. The Law Office of Clifford Bush III is known for its business savvy and depth of legal experience – a rare combination. We provide incisive counsel in a broad range of practice areas. Our attorneys represent clients in virtually every industry.. With a full-service office in Beaufort, SC, the Law Office of Clifford Bush III is fully accessible. The firm manages complex legal issues.
Joshua Yambor is a Midwesterner at heart, embracing the values of hard work and a commitment to his word and his clients. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Yambor began attending Creighton Bluejays basketball games with his Navy Veteran father as a child. He’s now a season ticket holder and hopes to pass the same principles of duty, honor, and family instilled by his father in his own children and in his daily practice as a personal injury attorney at Berry Law.. “Most clients have never been through a serious injury case before, and the traumatic event followed by a complex legal process can be daunting. At the end of the day, I want my clients to know that I’m not only looking out for their wellbeing, but I’m always going to help them do what is best for their present and future interests.”
As a blue-collar kid from Waterloo, NE Craig Kelley grew up around auto service stations and race tracks.. “I grew up in a family that raced lots of things. My family was in the service station business and our passion was racing. When I was in ninth grade, my parents bought Sunset Speedway. The great thing about the speedway business was that it allowed me to go to school in the winter and then work in the summer to make enough money to keep going to school.”. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University with a business degree, he planned to bring a law degree from Creighton University back to the family business, but success in law school and trial law competitions led to a law clerk job while in law school with a big law firm representing insurance companies.. “I was on the other side of what we do now,” said Kelley, “and I just never was too thrilled about celebrating those wins when somebody that was injured got nothing or less than they should, and were left in a lurch after a trial or verdict or a settlement.. “I decided that maybe with my background and with my philosophy of life in general, that it would be better career to go over to the plaintiff’s side and represent injured people. I searched around and sent resumes to some of the succesful plaintiff’s firms in Omaha and ended up with John Inserra and his father and that’s where I have been since graduating from law school in 1986.”. Craig’s practice emphasizes all areas of personal injury law, with a large emphasis on vehicle, motorcycle and bicycle related cases and claims. The firm is designated legal counsel of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), the Nebraska State H.O.G. Rally, and is also the designated legal counsel for most motorcycle chapters in the surrounding area.. “Our other new area of expertise is bad medical devices and pharmaceuticals/drugs, either as a defect in design or manufacturing,” said Kelley. “Medical device and drug liability began big with bad breast implants, bad birth control devices and bad drug side-effects. There’s been a lot of drug cases in the last 5-10 years, and these cases are national multi-distraict litigation groups that require specific expertise. Drug companies rush to take products to the market and they don’t do the testing they used to do. We are one of few firms in Nebraska and Iowa that deal with these kind of cases on a national level.”. Craig and his wife, Kerry, a Deputy Director at STRATCOM Headquarters (Offutt Air Base), reside in the Dundee area of Omaha and have two college sons, Christopher and Brendan, and a high school daughter, Caitlin. Craig is also the Founder and Principal of Kelley Auto Racing Management Advisors (K.A.R.M.A.), former General Manager of Nebraska Raceway Park (now I-80 Speedway), former co-owner of Omaha’s long-time NASCAR race track, Sunset Speedway and Founder of the Dundee Chain Gang Cycling Club. He enjoys riding on his Harley Street Glide, Bicycling, golfing, watching the sports of his alma maters and being involved with his Saint Margaret Mary parish’s athletic programs and annual events.
2017 President of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. 2017 Chairman of the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation section. Asserting your rights effectively in a legal matter requires a tough, proven attorney. At Monte L. Neilan, Attorney at Law in Scottsbluff, we provide strong guidance to Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming clients. Our firm handles a wide range of civil litigation matters including personal injury cases, business disputes and workers’ compensation claims. Attorney Monte L. Neilan, with 20 years of legal experience, has won numerous reported cases in state and federal court and can create a detailed case strategy no matter how complex your dispute is. We understand how to defeat powerful opponents and secure a resolution that fulfills your objectives. Whether you have been hurt at work, were injured by someone else’s negligence or are looking to safeguard your business interests, we will deliver the strong representation you deserve.
I'm the owner and managing partner of a small law firm with a primary office located in North Platte, Nebraska. I have over 33 years of experience as a dedicated trial attorney representing both plaintiffs and defendants. I'm also admitted to practice law in Colorado and Arizona. Our goal at Elliott Law Office is to provide every client with personal and professional service and obtain the best possible results. I've been married for 35 years and my wife and I have three sons. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, golfing, upland pheasant, and quail hunting.
At Lapin Law Offices we represent injured and disabled Nebraskans with caring, passion and dedication. Contact us anytime for a free initial consultation. Our fees are based on what we collect for you; we do not get paid unless you do.
Regardless of how smart or skilled you are, unfamiliarity with the law and the insurance claims process always gives the insurance company the upper hand. Many insurance companies will take advantage of your lack of knowledge. Because of this, injured people consistently receive more money when they have a lawyer helping them. Often, the difference is substantial. Having worked over a decade in the claims department of a major insurance company, Jason has experience on "both sides of the fence". If you would like to discuss your situation, please contact Jason. He will be happy to answer your questions at no charge either over the phone, or in person at his office or your home.
Carey Collingham is passionate about helping people recover—physically, emotionally, and otherwise—from the damages done to them by someone else. Carey has personally experienced the devastating impact that injuries arising out of another person’s negligence can have on someone’s life. In response to this experience, Carey gave up a beloved career in the Nebraska nonprofit community to pursue the study of law. His mission now is to help others find ways to put their injuries behind them and move forward in pursuit of their goals. Carey is committed to vigorously advocating for anyone who has suffered the ill-effects of someone else’s negligent or intentional wrongdoing. Carey also enjoys helping clients defend and protect their goals and interests by using the tools of law to resolve everything from real estate issues to contract disputes, estate planning concerns, administrative or licensing issues, state and local government problems, and firearms-related issues.. Carey Collingham received an undergraduate degree in music performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has enjoyed professionally playing cello in many hundreds of performances around the Lincoln community over the last twenty years. However, when a distracted driver caused some nerve damage that limits his playing ability, Carey decided to dedicate himself to the study of law. When he is not at work now, Carey still enjoys playing some music, teaching a few cello students, fishing, hunting, playing with his rescue dog, working under the hood of his car, or serving our community’s nonprofits.
Evan Stein is a sharp defender. A personal injury and litigation attorney with a heart for empowering others, Evan skillfully defends his clients with a combination of wit and passion to ensure they receive justice and full compensation for their injuries. As a former Marine—managing and training more than 4,000 recruits and soldiers in California and Okinawa—Evan has a resolute sense of duty to his countrymen and women and is honored to partake in their betterment through law.
I was born in Hastings, Nebraska where I attended grade school at Wallace District 60 and high school at Adams Central. After graduating high school, I attended Hastings College and graduated in 2006 with a major in economics and minor in religion. After graduating from college, I moved to Lincoln, Nebraska with my significant other, Steph, where we both continued our education. I attended the MBA program at the University of Nebraska Lincoln while Steph completed her undergraduate degree in education. I was then accepted into law school at the University of Nebraska in 2009 and graduated in 2012. We moved back to Hastings in 2012 to practice law and for Steph to teach.. Steph and I currently live in downtown Hastings with our cat, Jack. We enjoy living within walking distance of restaurants and local businesses. Steph currently enjoys teaching algebra at Hastings Middle School.. In my free time, I enjoy jogging around Heartwell Park, playing guitar, cheering for the Huskers and hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park.
James W. Ellison. Our firm serves Scottsbluff/Gering and Western Nebraska and has been working in all areas of personal injury and worker's compensation law for 41 years. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1950. He was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 1976. Jim received his B.A. at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1972, and his J.D. from the University Of Nebraska College Of Law in include Scotts Bluff County Bar Association (President 1996), Nebraska State Bar Association, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (I.A.D.C.), Association of Defense Trial Attorneys, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (F.D.C.C.), and Defense Counsel Association of Nebraska (D.C.A.N.) and Trucking Industry Defense Association (T.I.D.A.). Jim’s areas of practice include personal injury, workers’ compensation, consumer products liability, and civil trial practice.
Mr. MacDowell began his legal career as a prosecuting attorney in the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorneys Office in 1982. In 1984 he joined the firm of Connor & Duff and turned his litigation skills to the civil practice. Over the next 34 years, Mr. MacDowell has handled a myriad of civil litigation involving: will disputes, Wrongful Deaths, Personal Injury, Construction Contracts, Family Law and Custody, Employment Law, and Domestic Violence. In 2006, Mr. MacDowell obtained the largest jury verdict in the Fairfax County Circuit Court for a domestic violence victim for injuries suffered during the marriage. Recently, he was successful in an appeal before the Virginia Court of Appeals in the case of Ross v. Ross (Record No 0748-17-4), which overturned the trial court’s defined duration award limitation for spousal support to the wife.. Mr. MacDowell has dedicated his career and his law firm to providing quality legal services in litigation oriented cases in the courts of Northern Virginia. His broad range of experience has also qualified him to counsel and represent clients on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Business Formation and Transactions, Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Contract Litigation to list but a few. Mr. MacDowell is admitted to the Virginia and Maryland bars. He is also admitted to practice before the federal courts in the Eastern District of Virginia, the Western District of Virginia, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
I have been representing accident victims and injured workers since 1987. Every case I accept receives my personal attention.
I have worked as a litigation attorney in Northern Virginia since 2000. I focus on personal injury, civil and traffic cases. I am a partner at the law firm of Sutter & Terpak, PLLC. Representative cases include: