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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

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Anchorage 99517
Firm: Law Office of KeriAnn Brady

After living and practicing law in Alaska for more than twenty years, I moved to California. I am working for G. John Jansen and Associates doing Worker's Compensation as a hearing representative.  I continue to maintain a small Alaska caseload and return to Alaska every 3-4 months though I am not doing as much criminal law anymore.  I am still a zealous advocate. I continue to pride myself on client satisfaction.  If I am given the honor of representing you in your legal issue, I will use all of my skills and experience to advocate for you to the very best of my abilities.  I will obtain the best outcome I possibly can, and I promise to make sure that you understand what's happening in your case every step of the way.. I have been an attorney for over 20 years.  I started in 1997 with the Office of Special Prosecutions and Appeals & transferred from there to the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office.  I worked there for 10 years prosecuting every conceivable kind of criminal case from a juvenile matricide/sexual assault to various misdemeanors and everything in between. I have trained young attorneys, taught at law enforcement academies, including the Anchorage Police Department’s Academy and the Trooper Academy, and taught criminalists from the state’s Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory.. In 2006, I served as Acting-Director of the Office of Victims Rights. In 2007, I was appointed to be the Anchorage District Attorney. In 2008, I began working with the Office of Public Advocacy representing indigent clients in criminal, juvenile and children’s cases.  I enjoyed representing people. In 2010 I opened my own law office, where I had the privilege of providing legal representation to Alaskans of diverse socio-economic backgrounds on a variety of legal issues.  I also continued to take cases from the Office of Public Advocacy.  Now that I have moved, I assist injured California workers get the just compensation they deserve, and I maintain a select number of Alaska cases.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Anchorage 99515
Firm: Power & Power Law

Whitney Power, a lifelong Alaskan, is dedicated to helping injured Alaskans navigate the complexities of our legal system in order to obtain full compensation for their losses. She is an experienced and fierce advocate for her clients and never backs down to insurance adjusters or the “good ole boys” in the defense bar.. Whitney brings modern technology into negotiations and courtrooms so that insurance adjusters, defense counsel, and jurors understand why the injured deserve compensation. She focuses her practice on cases involving wrongful death, airplane crashes, sexual abuse of children, sexual assault, medical malpractice, and motor vehicle crashes, including car crashes, motorcycle accidents, and trucking accidents. Her skills, experience, and dedication have enabled her to obtain millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients.. Whitney has been named a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney in Alaska by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and has received AVVO’s Top Attorney rating of 10.0 out of 10.0.. Whitney is a graduate of the University of Idaho with a double major in economics and political science, completing her degrees while obtaining an honors certificate. Thereafter, she obtained her law degree from the University of Idaho and her civil mediation certificate from the Northwest Institute of Dispute Resolution. She has been fighting for justice for Alaskans ever since.. An avid outdoors person, Whitney enjoys hunting, fishing, snowboarding and flying. She is a licensed private pilot and a Cessna 150 owner. She also practices yoga and mediation and lovingly owns a 1979 VW Type II Bus.Whitney is licensed to practice law in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. She is a member of Alaska Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, the Anchorage Bar Association, and the Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers.. She is a Member of the Board of Governors to the American Association for Justice, a national organization, and was a past Board Member of the Alaska Association for Justice, currently serving as that organizations Vice President. She is also a member of the Alaska Airmen’s Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
+1 (844) 334-7186
Location: Anchorage 99501
Firm: Kelley & Canterbury

Christopher Canterbury has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He focuses on torts and commercial litigation and is licensed to practice in Alaska and Washington. Prior to joining Kelley & Canterbury LLC in 2000, Chris clerked for U.S. District Court Judge James Singleton.. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College in central New York and his Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law in New York City.. Chris is a member of the Valley Bar Association, Alaska Bar Association, and Alaska Association for Justice (formerly The Alaska Association of Trial Lawyers).. Chris is passionate not only about practicing law but also connecting with and improving the Alaska community. Chris is a past board member for FOCUS, Inc., which serves children with special needs in the Chugiak / Eagle River community. He has also volunteered for both the Anchorage and Mat-Su Youth Court programs. In addition, he volunteers his time on the board of the Mustang Hockey Association, coaching baseball for Knik Little League and hockey for the Mustang Hockey Association.. When not working, Chris enjoys playing hockey, working on the family’s log cabin home in Eagle River, and spending time with his wife, Michaela, and their kids.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
+1 (877) 309-4783
Location: Anchorage 99501
Firm: Atkinson Conway & Gagnon

My website can be found at : .. My professional profile and a description of the cases I have handled can be found at: ; and .  My blog can be found at: .

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (855) 534-5949
Location: Atlanta 30342
Firm: Glass & Robson, LLC

James is a skilled trial lawyer who handles only serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.  James has tried numerous cases to verdict and worked tirelessly to recover millions of dollars for his clients.  He handles a wide variety of cases throughout the State of Georgia, including automobile wrecks, trucking/tractor-trailer wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, bicycle wrecks, premises liability, slip/trip and falls, negligent security, apartment shootings/assaults, defective/dangerous products, wrongful death, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries.. As a result of his success, James has been recognized as one of Georgia’s best lawyers by numerous publications and was named to the Georgia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list in both 2012 and 2013.  Notably, only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia are selected for this honor.  In addition, Georgia Trend Magazine selected James as one of Georgia’s 2013 “Legal Elite.”. Before co-founding Glass & Robson, James honed his skills as an associate with some of Georgia’s best trial attorneys.  Prior to dedicating himself to representing only plaintiffs, James worked for one of Georgia’s largest insurance defense firms defending personal injury and wrongful death cases.  His prior experience representing insurance companies and their clients provides him a unique insight into how they evaluate and defend cases.  James now uses that experience to his clients’ advantage to maximize their recoveries.. James was born and raised in Georgia and attended college at the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a double major and in the Honors Program.  He graduated from UGA magna cum laude, with honors with dual degrees in History and Political Science.  Following college, James attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia where he was a member of the Mercer Law Review and Moot Court Board.  During law school, he interned with the Honorable C. Ashley Royal of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor.. As a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, James is admitted to practice in all Georgia State and Superior Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.  He is also an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association where he serves as co-chair of the Education Committee.. James and his wife Kate met at the University of Georgia and reside at their home in Buckhead.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (404) 948-4593
Location: Marietta 30008
Firm: Morrison & Hughes (Marietta Office)

Mr. Morrison manages an award-winning legal team focused on injuries and accidents in the greater Atlanta area. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell and has been described as one of the best accident attorneys in Georgia.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Kennesaw 30144
Firm: The Bailey Lawyers, LLC

Attorney Bailey spent the past few years working as the Senior Associate Attorney for a high volume personal injury practice.  In 2013, Attorney Bailey set a record in Georgia by settling 872 personal injury cases for his clients.  Attorney Bailey has negotiated settlements resulting in over $10.5 Million dollars.. Attorney Bailey grew up in Northeast Ohio, but has spent much of his adult life in the Atlanta area.  He is excited to be back in the area and to call Kennesaw, GA his new home.  You can reach Attorney Bailey by phone at (470) 222-U-WIN, or by email at

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Woodstock 30188
Firm: G. Sean Linkenback

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (808) 755-3285
Location: Lihue 96766
Firm: DH Law Kaua'i

Practicing law since 1990.   Tried hundreds of cases to verdict.  Exceptional win-loss record in trial and on appeal.  Lead counsel on some of Hawaii's most important cases involving  negligence and wrongful death, Native Hawaiian rights, commercial disputes,  high-value civil and personal injury litigation, medical marijuana and the defense of murder, manslaughter and negligent homicide charges.  Won numerous published opinions from Hawaii Supreme court.  Named to superlawyers as being in top 5% of Hawaii lawyers.  Named to top 100 attorneys in America (2017). Prolific committment to public interest cases including environmental law and access to public records.  Part time judge.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (808) 207-6858
Location: Kailua Kona 96740
Firm: Foster Law Offices LLC

Mahalo for visiting the AVVO profile page for Hawaii attorney, Jeffrey Foster. Jeff proudly represents clients in a wide variety of insurance disputes and personal injury matters, including: auto accidents, wrongful death, slip/trip and fall, recreational accidents, class action and products liability cases. In addition to his personal injury practice, Jeff represents select clients in real estate transactions and litigation.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Hilo 96720

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Hilo 96721
Firm: Louis P. Mendonca, Attorney at Law, A Law Corporation

Louis P. Mendonca, Attorney at Law, has been successfully representing accident victims and their families in personal injury litigation in Hilo and throughout the Big Island since 1992. Mr. Mendonca understands that accidents are traumatic events with serious emotional, physical and financial consequences. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence or wrongful act of another person, you need an experienced and dedicated attorney to protect your rights, guide you through the litigation process, and fight for the compensation you are entitled to.. Louis P. Mendonca provides experienced and effective representation in all areas of Hawaii personal injury and wrongful death litigation, including:

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Kapolei 96707
Firm: Attorney at Law

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Honolulu 96813
Firm: Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

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Location: Honolulu 96813
Firm: Law Office of T. J. Lane

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Honolulu 96813
Firm: Shim & Chang

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Honolulu 96814
Firm: Law Office of Christy L. Ho

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Location: Honolulu 96813

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Location: Honolulu 96813
Firm: Attorney at Law

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Location: Honolulu 96813
Firm: Turbin Chu Heidt, Attorneys

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