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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

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. 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.


16141 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98121
Firm: GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.

I focus my practice on all types of personal injury matters, including automobile collisions, wrongful death, brain injury and trip and falls.  I enjoy helping my clients navigate the legal system.  I am a proud trial attorney and part of the team at GLP Attorneys Burlington office.. I'm an active member of the Washington State Bar Association, Skagit County Bar Association, and Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ).  I have done pro-bono work at the Volunteer Lawyer Program in Skagit County and take cases through the Washington State Bar Association's Moderate Means Program.. In my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants, exploring the Pacific Northwest, reading, running, and practicing yoga.. Please contact me so we can discuss how I can best help you resolve your case!

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Bellevue 98004
Firm: Petrenko Law Firm

Attorney Boris Petrenko has been in practice for over 15 years.  After graduation from Seattle University School of Law he has been in private practice.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98104
Firm: Metz Law Group, PLLC

I really enjoy getting to know my clients and working with them to achieve a result that they are pleased with.   I generally form a strong bond with my clients--I am loyal to them, and they stay loyal to me.  As a result, we are able to successfully work through tough situations together.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98121
Firm: GLP Attorneys

Melissa Westberg is a Senior Associate Attorney in GLP Attorneys’ Seattle office.. Melissa is a Seattle-area native and has been dedicated to representing injured Plaintiffs since 2006. She graduated with honors from Syracuse University in 2006, having double-majored in Economics and Political Science, minored in Philosophy, and earning Distinction in Economics for original research. She was a four-year scholarship athlete and school record holder on Syracuse’s NCAA Division I swim team.. Upon graduating in 2006, Melissa returned to Seattle and started working for GLP Attorneys as a Legal Assistant, but quickly moved up the ranks as Paralegal and Legal Intern. Melissa earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 2011, where she was a member of Washington State Association for Justice’s (WSAJ) law school chapter. In 2011, she was a recipient of one of few Women of WSAJ Bar Prep scholarships. In 2020, Melissa was selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 plaintiffs lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. She has been awarded the Rising Star Super Lawyers Award in 2021, which is awarded to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Melissa is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Melissa dedicates her practice to motor vehicle and motorcycle collision claims, maritime accidents, dog bites, and construction injury cases.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Bellevue 98004
Firm: Amity Legal Associates, PS

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Schererville 46375
Firm: Vincent Mirkov Law Office

A full service law firm representing clients in northwest Indiana including Schererville, Indiana, Dyer, Indiana, St. John, Indiana, Munster, Indiana, Griffith, Indiana and Crown Point, Indiana in cases of personal injury, slip and fall, trip and fall, medical malpractice, bankruptcy, DUI and wills and estates.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98101
Firm: Thomas Baisch, PLLC

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Redmond 98052

LAW YOU CAN UNDERSTAND. We know that legal action can sometimes be overwhelming. We are dedicated to providing you help in language that you can understand. If you don't feel like you understand your options, just ask, and we will work to find an explanation that works for you.. A FOCUS ON RESULTSThe first step is for us to work with you and come up with a plan to get the results you need. Through our understanding of the law and your understanding of the circumstances, we will craft a path to success.. GET STARTED TODAYDon't wait! Contact us for a free phone consultation. Let us help you figure out your best next steps are. The sooner you have a plan of action, the better your chances of taking the correct steps to get the results you want.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Merrillville 46410
Firm: Mccain Law Offices, PC

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
+1 (866) 944-3093
Location: Seattle 98121
Firm: The Advocates Injury Attorneys

Kyle Drinnon is a Seattle personal injury attorney. He represents individuals who have been injured through the negligence of others in car accidents, slip and falls, and other incidents.. Kyle has represented injured clients throughout the Puget Sound region in jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations, and has successfully argued before the Washington Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court.. Kyle is a Puget Sound native and graduate of the University of Washington. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Seattle University School of Law located in heart of Seattle.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Bothell 98011
Firm: Law Offices of Kevin D. O’Leary, PLLC

AGGRESSIVE • STRONG • THOROUGH. Read our reviews!!. Mr. O'Leary has had his own litigation practice for over 20 years in California, and now, Seattle. Prior to that, he was a Partner in the international business law firm, Williams, Woolley, et al.. Mr. O’Leary has recently been listed as a top 20 personal injury lawyer in Seattle! (Expertise, 2018).. In addition to private practice, Mr. O'Leary has served as a Litigation Attorney for Shell Oil Company, handling in shore and offshore oil rig personal injury and environmental matters, a Special Assistant State's Attorney with the State of Connecticut, prosecuting criminal appeals, and as Senate Committee Counsel during the 1984 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly, where he assisted with the adoption of Maryland's first Lemon Law.. During law school at Georgetown, Mr. O'Leary was an Extern Law Clerk to Hon. Rita C. Davidson (Dec.) Associate Judge, on the Court of Appeals, Maryland's Highest Court. He also served as a law clerk to the Customs Branch of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, working on smuggling cases.. Mr. O'Leary offers an initial free consultation on all matters and charges no fee unless the client receives money in personal injury matters. He is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for legal ability and ethical conduct.. How may Mr. O'Leary assist you?

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Mercer Island 98040
Firm: Law Offices of Wesley N. Edmunds, PLLC

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98104
Firm: Corrie Yackulic Law Firm PLL

I have practiced law in Washington State since 1986.  My practice is limited to serious injury claims on behalf of people injured by defective and dangerous products, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, unseaworthiness and Jones Act negligence, construction site accidents, and toxic or environmental harms.. In approximately 2002 I also joined the Oregon bar.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
+1 (844) 620-4432
Location: Bellingham 98225
Firm: Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

I have always been interesting in a career in law, and after I finished my undergraduate degree  and worked in the mortgage banking and real estate fields for a while, I decided to go to law school. Having recently graduated from Seattle University School of Law, I am looking forward to working with clients to help them recover from injuries after a car accident, motorcycle or bicycle crash, or any other kind of accident.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98101
Firm: Friedman Rubin

David primarily represents victims of corporate negligence, policyholders, and those with serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries ("TBI"). David has jury trial experience in state, federal, and municipal courts. Recently, David has obtained substantial plaintiff verdicts alongside partners Rick and Ken Friedman in the Western District of Washington. David also occasionally tries criminal cases, and obtained two defense verdicts in 2015 for wrongfully accused citizens. At the appellate level, David has briefed a number of cases before Washington Division I and Division II court of appeal commissioners, and authored (uncredited) the prevailing briefs in the Wyoming Supreme Court case Irene v. Seneca, et. al., 337 p.3d 483 (Wyo. 2014).. David grew up in Alaska and graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1997. After high school, he spent one year as a Rotary International Exchange Student in Rostock, Germany. Upon returning to the U.S., David studied at the Ohio State University and graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in International Business and a B.A. in German Language and Literature. David then spent roughly two years in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, at the Centro ISI English Academy through the AIESEC program teaching English to adults and children.. Before starting a career in the law, David worked for three years as a Licensed Customs Broker and Ocean Import Manager for a global logistics/freight-forwarder and NVOCC in Chicago, IL.. David Roosa joined Friedman | Rubin in 2012 as the firm's first "Moe Levine Fellow of Trial Advocacy." The award honors one of the greatest trial lawyers of the 20th Century and is given to interns showing great promise as future trial lawyers.. David lives with his wife and two sons in West Seattle. His hobbies include competitive running and swimming, outdoor grilling, watching Ohio State football games in the fall, and playing the guitar – poorly.. Experience and Organizational Membership

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
+1 (206) 312-5137
Location: Seattle 98126
Firm: Sharpe Law Firm

For more than 40 years, attorney Christopher Sharpe has stood as a steadfast champion for Washington’s injured workers, guiding them through the intricacies of workers’ compensation and personal injury law. Known for his honesty, empathy, and thorough knowledge of L&I regulations, Chris built his career by representing individuals against the Department of Labor & Industries and large self-insured employers, refusing to let powerful entities trample on workers’ rights. Recognizing how daunting the legal system can be, he has written extensively to break down L&I claims into plain English, offering free resources so every worker can understand and assert their rights. Though he no longer takes on new cases directly, Chris remains active as Of Counsel at the Walthew Law Firm, where he consults, mentors, and refers clients to specialized L&I attorneys. His lifelong dedication to access to justice continues to fuel his work and his popular website, which empowers injured workers statewide.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98105
Firm: Jacobs Law Group

Jeff is a dedicated attorney committed to providing effective and compassionate counsel to injured persons in the greater Seattle area. He is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice and an active member of the Washington State legal community.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98154
Firm: Pauley Law Group, pllc

Other than practicing law, I enjoy snow skiing, golfing, working on my home, cheering on the W.S.U. Cougars and spending time with my family.  I am the proud father of two girls who were fortunate to inherit my wife's beautiful looks and her intelligence.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
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Location: Kirkland 98033
Firm: Harper Law PLLC

I have adopted the following statement of values as the basis for my
legal practice. Each statement is rooted in one or more of these
important principles: Respect, Responsibility and Relationship.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98101
Firm: Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC

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