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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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Abdoukadir ‘Abdul’ Jaiteh, Esq. is the Founder and Managing Attorney of AJ LAW, PLC. He has approximately 15 years of insurance claims and personal injury law experience. Abdul’s experience in the nuances of insurance law began before he was an attorney. Abdul began his personal injury career working for insurance companies as a Claims Representative and Litigation Adjuster. Abdul, has insider knowledge about insurance claims practices and now represents victims of car accidents and other insurance related matters. His rare inside experience as an insurance professional through many years of training and working for insurance companies sets him apart from other personal injury attorneys. This is the type of experience lawyers cannot get in law school. Abdul, attended and graduated from both Safeco Insurance Claims Training and Travelers Insurance Claims University.. Abdul, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO, where he was named to the Dean’s List and received a Colorado Scholars Award for academic excellence. He continued to work as an insurance carrier while he pursued his Juris Doctorate from Phoenix School of Law.. Before opening his own practice, Abdul expanded his knowledge even more, by starting his career as an insurance defense attorney. Abdul, is of a rare few attorneys who can say they know how personal injury cases work from all three perspectives of a claims adjuster, insurance defense attorney, and plaintiff’s personal injury attorney.. Abdul, is proud of building a personal injury law practice with emphasis on individualized care and attention to his cases because he did not envision becoming just another “factory law firm” churning out thousands of cases, with the same template approach to everyone. Instead, he prides himself on his commitment to purposely accepting lower numbers of personal injury cases, so he can give each of all our clients the individual focus to their cases that they deserve. As former insurance adjuster, Abdul knows how to negotiate with insurance adjusters and their attorneys to get you the maximum settlement for your case. As a trial attorney, he knows how to fight for you in court and if you're not getting fair and just compensation.
Derick Runion, a Phoenix native, is devoted to serving the city's residents.. Graduating with top honors from Arizona State University in 2007, he earned his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2010. During law school, Derick achieved accolades, including being on the dean's list and participating in moot court.. Before becoming a licensed attorney, Derick gained valuable experience working for insurance companies, providing unique insights into their tactics. Admitted to the Arizona bar, he now champions the rights of accident victims in personal injury law.. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021, Derick has secured millions for his clients.. His dedication to leveling the playing field and achieving powerful results has proven instrumental in obtaining favorable outcomes.. Derick handles various personal injury cases, including. Committed to helping clients recover and seek justice, Derick invites you to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.. Outside the courtroom, Derick finds joy in nature and delights in cooking for friends and family.
For your convenience, we have two offices. Our Phoenix office is very easy to find across the street from Banner Estrella Hospital on the north west corner of Thomas and 91st Avenue. Weekend and after hour appointments are available.. Our Mesa office is at the south-west corner of Dobson & Baseline in Mesa. Both offices are full-service offices fully staffed. Attorneys are available to meet with clients at both locations Monday - Friday, and with limited weekend appointments.
I'm Sean Anthony Woods of the Law Badgers. I'm a Fearless Lawyer, Down to Fight!. I have extensive battle-tested experience in Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Federal 42 USC § 1983 claims. I have taken these cases to the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. My videos speak for themselves.. I am unafraid of Insurance Companies, Opposing Counsel, Juries, and everything in between.. I have won against the biggest insurance companies around through trial victory, Pre-trial settlements, and Pre-litigation settlements. I will fight and get you what's yours.. I have helped clients recover millions of dollars in damages in litigation matters relating to Personal Injury and including but not limited to, contractual breaches, theft of trade secrets, Injuries, and more.. I am an Arizona native born in Tucson and raised in Phoenix.
Richard Hutchison joined the law group of Lerner and Rowe, P.C., in 2010 where his proven trial and negotiation experience is a true asset to the clients he represents. Prior to joining the firm, he started his legal career as a prosecuting attorney with the City of Glendale’s Prosecutor’s Office. He found great success trying numerous bench and jury trials and negotiating thousands of cases to include misdemeanor domestic violence, DUI’s and city code violation charges. Mr. Hutchison branched away from the city prosecutors office to practice on his own defending criminal cases, as well as handling small creditor claims.. He was born and raised in California where he attended the University of California, Davis. Mr. Hutchison graduated after only three years in 2004 where upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he moved to Arizona to attend the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He finished law school in 2007 and became a member of the Arizona Bar that same year.. His personal interests include playing music and sports. He is also very active with his local church, Scottsdale Bible, where he participates in the music ministry, men's ministry, small group ministry and family ministry.. Serving others is his passion, and he is glad to be a part of a company and profession that focuses on serving the community.
Attorney Justin Wyatt is the founder and Managing Attorney of Wyatt Injury Law, PLLC. He focuses 100% of his practice on prosecuting serious personal injury and death claims that involve auto collisions, pedestrian injuries, dog bite injuries, product liability injuries and wrongful death, among others. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts, District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Justin Wyatt navigates his cases following a strict set of principles that puts his clients first. He ensures that his clients are put first, and he works hard so that his clients, who are injured, scared, hurt, and financially devastated, are helped through the darkness and received the best recovery available. Justin’s goal is to help his clients navigate through the tough times of an injury and to make sure his clients are not taken advantage of by greedy insurance companies.. Justin Wyatt grew up working on a farm, growing potatoes and grain in the small community of Shelley, Idaho, where he learned the value of hard work, discipline, community, and good education.. After high school, Justin Wyatt received his Business Management / Marketing degree from Brigham Young University in Idaho, and received his law degree from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, graduating with high pro-bono distinction. Also, Justin Wyatt was one of the few law students who successfully prepared for and passed the Arizona Bar Exam prior to completing law school, a difficult achievement that demonstrates his abilities to work hard, multitask, and complete challenging tasks under pressure.. Justin Wyatt is a seasoned trial lawyer, and an active member of the Arizona State Bar. He is also an active member of the Maricopa County Bar Association, Arizona Association for Justice, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice. Justin Wyatt also regularly volunteers and contributes to various non-profit organizations and charities in the area.. When he’s not working, Justin is enjoying life with his beautiful wife and their three busy children. They enjoy outdoor adventures, travel, sports, and BBQ together.
Eric Shapiro, a respected figure in personal injury and wrongful death law, is dedicated to advocating for those impacted by the actions of others. With a reputation for integrity and professionalism, Eric consistently delivers excellent results for his clients, providing protection against overbearing insurance companies while finding fulfillment in his work.. Born in Chicago and raised in Phoenix, Eric graduated from Camelback High School before obtaining his law degree from Arizona State University. He joined the Arizona State Bar in the 1990s and later became a member of the California Bar. After gaining experience at a high-profile personal injury law firm, he founded Eric S. Shapiro, Attorney at Law, P.L.C., now known as Shapiro Injury Law, celebrating 25 years of advocacy. He is affiliated with various legal organizations, notably the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the ACLU. Over the past two decades, Eric has participated in hundreds of legal proceedings, always striving for the best outcomes for his clients. In his spare time, Eric enjoys outdoor adventures with his daughter, such as mountain biking and skiing.
Founding partner, Arthur J. (AJ) Hall, began his law firm in 2013 as a solo practitioner and was the only attorney on his team. Although the firm grew quickly and had great success, Mr. Hall’s background in athletics and sports convinced him of a better approach: his clients would be better served by an entire team of professionals tackling their complicated legal issues.. Two years later in 2015, Mr. Hall partnered with his close personal friend, Ryan Tait, to form the Law Firm of Tait and Hall and offer a more multi-faceted team approach to the firm’s clients. The firm he started nearly 10 years ago now serves over 10 practices areas, each with a highly-qualified, effective team of attorneys and staff to help you win your case and accomplish your goals.. Over the last decade, Mr. Hall has practiced in various areas for the firm, and now primarily practices in Injury Law and serves as the firm’s Director of Personal Injury Law and Business Practices. Together with his Personal Injury team, he approaches each of his clients’ legal matters with the utmost care, respect, and drive to win— no matter how challenging the opponent may be.. Background:. Mr. Hall earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix before attending law school and earning his Juris Doctorate (J.D) degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law.. Post law school, and prior to opening his own firm, Mr. Hall served four years as a Deputy County Attorney at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, where he gained extensive litigation experience prosecuting a wide variety of complaints and charges.. Since its inception, Tait & Hall has evolved into a dynamic, growing team of legal and administrative professionals that exemplify the vision Mr. Hall had when he dreamt of becoming a lawyer. Each member’s set of unique skills and qualities form a well-rounded, extremely knowledgeable team to guide our clients through their legal matters, and they exemplify care and compassion all along the way.
I have a passion for helping small businesses and individuals figure out interesting legal problems and get practical results. I also find great value in helping those who have been injured to regain something of what they have lost. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading widely, being active in my church, and spending time with my family.
Sara Thomas is a Plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death attorney who represents significantly injured victims. Her practice focuses on wrongful deaths, dog bites, major motorcycle / trucking / automobile / pedestrian collisions, premises liability, nursing home abuse, insurance bad faith, and medical malpractice. Alongside her clients, Sara has successfully litigated many cases against individuals, major hospitals, large corporations, government entities, and insurance companies. During the litigation process, Sara is committed to educating and guiding her clients from start to finish with the utmost integrity, compassion, respect, and empathy.. In her spare time, Sara is committed to serving the legal community through extensive volunteer work. She co-chairs the Ethics Seminar for the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (2012 to present), has been a faculty member at the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Personal Injury Seminar Series, has presented on the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and was a moot court judge at the college national moot court competitions. She is also a member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Arizona State Bar. She is honored to be peer-voted as a Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017). Most recently, she was elected by her peers to the position of Governor on the Arizona State Bar Board of Governors (District 6, Rules Committee) – the Arizona State Bar Governing Board.. Sara is a 5th generation Arizonan who is the granddaughter of Arizona pioneer Jacob Hamblin - the "Buckskin Apostle" - who was sent by Brigham Young to Arizona as a Mormon Diplomat to the Native Americans. Born and raised in Arizona, Sara attended Xavier College Preparatory (Track and Field MVP, Cross Country's Most Outstanding Runner, Four Year Varsity Letters, Outstanding Senior Athlete), the University of Arizona, and University of Kansas Law School. She has volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Sisters, St. Vincent de Paul, the Junior League, and the Phoenix Art Museum. She is also an avid outdoors-woman and a competitive runner.
Attorney Brigham A. Cluff is an accomplished trial lawyer who has successfully obtained millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through both trial verdicts and settlements. Mr. Cluff was born and raised in Arizona. He graduated with honors (cum laude) from the College of Law at Arizona State University in 2001 and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Cluff’s life in the law began long before law school. You might say that lawyering is in his blood. Mr. Cluff began working at his father’s law firm when he was only 14 years old, and began learning the ropes from a true expert. The firm handled serious personal injury andwrongful death cases, and Mr. Cluff began at a very early age to develop a feel for high stakes litigation and lawyering. Mr. Cluff’s greatest talents are in the arena of trial advocacy. He excels in delivering powerful opening statements and compelling closing arguments that get the courtroom on his side. Fellow trial lawyers who have seen Mr. Cluff in action have described his performance in trial as “masterful”, and among the best they have ever seen. Part of the reason why Mr. Cluff is an outstanding trial lawyer is that he takes your serious personal injury case seriously. His hard-hitting style can make all of the difference in a jury or bench trial. For serious injury cases, this is one attorney you want on your side, because he can get the jury on your side.
Greg Terhune joined Lerner and Rowe, P.C., in 2013 where he has been a true asset to the firm and to the clients. Prior to joining the firm, he was a certified legal intern with the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office in Indiana. This proved to be a valuable experience trying bench trial cases and negotiating plea agreements with defense counsel, including DUI cases and various other criminal cases. He also interned with Eagle & Fein and with Garrison Law Firm while in law school.. Greg grew up in Indianapolis, IN. He played professional soccer with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS). He played division 1 collegiate soccer at Marshall University.. His personal interests include playing sports and traveling. He is also very active with his local community in Scottsdale, where he coaches youth soccer for the Scottsdale Blackhawks soccer club.
I am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals.. I have over 20 years of experience in law and business. My practice focuses on two areas: (1) helping injured people seek justice, and (2) business/real estate transactions. I have personal experience in both areas -- my first plaintiffs' personal injury case was my own, and I've owned several businesses. Having a broad range of experiences and skills helps me better understand client needs, as well as to find and obtain creative, common sense, pragmatic and successful solutions to client problems.. I see myself as a holistic lawyer. What I mean is that your legal situation is usually only one part of the puzzle, and there can be other things you have to consider. When looking for the best outcome, you can’t pretend the other pieces of the puzzle don’t exist.. In my "free time", I enjoy yoga, meditation, bicycling, tennis, scuba diving, travel and playing the piano.
I'm a shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy, PA and member of its board of directors. For over 14 years, I have been a tireless advocate for victims of negligent and wrongful conduct throughout Arizona and around the United States. My passionate commitment to the rights of injured or wronged individuals has garnered in excess of $200,000,000 in jury verdicts, arbitration awards, mediation results and negotiated settlements for personal injury, wrongful death and legal malpractice clients. Beyond helping my clients obtain compensation for devastating injuries and personal tragedy, I also assist clients with many of the (often non-legal) details of putting their lives back together and moving forward.From the beginning of my career at the firm in 2000, I was drawn to legal matters that allowed me the opportunity to advocate for individuals who have been harmed in some way through the fault of others. As a member the firm’s highly skilled and successful Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death team, I gained invaluable experience in high-profile cases at the state and national levels.I am deeply committed to my clients, and my effort extends well beyond the intricacies of any given lawsuit to champion consumer safety issues for greater social impact. While commanding the fortitude, experience, resources and overall fire in the belly needed to take on major manufacturers and institutional defendants, I remain unfailingly sensitive to the human element of each case I handle. I approach my clients as people first, which makes me broadly effective in understanding my clients’ challenges and advocating their causes.
I am an experienced trial lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona and have been associated with the law firm of Sanders & Parks since 1995. My practice focuses on personal injury litigation, product liability litigation, commercial disputes, and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. My firm represents a wide variety of clients, including large companies, small businesses, and individuals. I am proud to serve as a tenacious and honest advocate on behalf of my clients and I always endeavor to do so in the most efficient manner possible.. When I'm away from the office, my passion is traveling and exploring the world. I love learning about different cultures, getting to know the people in different countries, and enjoying the local cuisine. In addition to traveling (and when the Arizona weather allows), I spend most of my time outdoors hiking, mountain biking, and practicing hot yoga.
Gary A. Kester is recognized as being one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Arizona by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA). He is also recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 attorney.. He started his career at Maricopa County Prosecutors Office and afterwards transitioned into insurance defense and personal injury.. His experience as a prosecutor and insurance defense attorney makes him uniquely qualified to handle your criminal or personal injury case.. If you have been charged with a D.U.I. offense do not go it alone. We offer free consultations and low rates.. If you are in any type of accident or injured by anothers negligence call Kester Law Group; We do not get paid unless we win.. Call Kester Law Group now at (480) 771 - 6000. You can also contact us by e-mail at
Born in New York, Teri has lived in Arizona since 1993. After graduating from the University of Arizona with degrees in Physics and Astronomy, she worked as a Systems Engineer for Raytheon in Tucson. Eventually, Teri found that engineering work didn’t satisfy her need to connect with people and to try to improve the lives of others. She took a job as a paralegal at a personal injury firm to get some exposure to the practice of law, and discovered that she found the work very fulfilling. Teri then went on to attend law school at Arizona State University, where she was a senior editor of Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science and Technology, and also held positions in the Student Bar Association. Upon admission to the bar, Teri immediately began a career focused on representing those injured and victimized by others.. Like the other lawyers at our firm, Teri is not afraid to try a case if that’s what it takes to get justice for clients. She has litigated cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect and medical malpractice, as well as construction site injuries, tractor-trailers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, assaults, premises liability claims, and claims against government entities and schools, and has tried both jury and bench trials to verdict. She has achieved excellent results for her clients, and is proud of the gratitude and loyalty those clients have expressed.. Teri has not completely left her prior career as an engineer behind. Her engineering background is extremely helpful in developing an understanding of accident dynamics in cases involving motor vehicles, tractor-trailers, and motorcycles, for example. It can be very useful in some medical negligence claims, as well. And, in our elder abuse cases, we often need to employ math and engineering principles to analyze the biomechanics of injuries to our clients. Teri is uniquely skilled to combine a thorough understanding of the physics involved in these claims with the ability to apply the law to the facts. She is able to make good use of her science-focused education in her greater career objective – to hold defendants accountable for the loss and injury they cause.