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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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Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Hello and thank you for visiting my Avvo profile.. I am a personal injury attorney in Long Beach and have been representing seriously injured victims of accidents for more than 30 years. I try cases all over Southern California, Primarily Los Angeles and Long Beach, and handle a variety of matters including all types of motor vehicle accidents, premises liability/slip and fall, bicycle accidents, sexual assaults and legal malpractice.. I am a member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and have been selected as a "Southern California Super Lawyer" in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by Los Angeles Magazine. Martindale-Hubbell has given me an AV Rating which is considered the highest rating available to an attorney and recognizes excellence in the practice of law as well as ethics. I also provide pro bono services to the County of Los Angeles as a mediator, arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem.. My practice is strictly limited to the representation of accident victims and all fees are paid on a contingency fee basis (no recovery=no fee).. I frequently am asked to speak at events concerning topics relating to the Civil Justice System.. I look forward to reviewing your personal injury case and delivering superior results.
Bryan Schiller was born in Merrick, New York. He received his under-graduate degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona in December, 1997. Mr. Schiller attended law school at the California Western School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2001.. Mr. Schiller became a member of the State Bar of Arizona in 2003. He joined Goldberg & Osborne in August, 2004. Mr. Schiller is a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Schiller is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court, District of Arizona. He has dedicated his practice to helping the victims of personal injury.. Mr. Schiller and his wife, who is also an attorney, have three beautiful children. Mr. Schiller is on the Board of Directors for the Mohave County Bar Association. He enjoys cycling and coaching Little League. His marathon relay team finished first in the Tucson Marathon. He has twice completed the El Tour de Tucson bicycle race to raise money for Tucson charities.. Mr. Schiller was the Managing Attorney of the Goldberg & Osborne offices in Central Tucson,East Tucson and Casa Grande and was a Managing Attorney in Mohave County for 15 years.. In May of 2019 Mr. Schiller and his wife Jennifer Schiller, Esq. opened Schiller Accident Injury Law. They proudly handle Personal Injury and Diminished Resale Value cases all over the state of Arizona with offices in Pima and Mohave counties.
Pat has been recognized by his peers as one of the finest trial lawyers in America. He specializes in high profile, catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. As an architect of social change, Pat has been on the cutting edge of litigation that has led to HMO reform, road design improvement, motor vehicle and aviation safety changes, nursing home and trampoline regulation.. During forty years of trial practice, Pat has been lead counsel in more than 100 cases in which there has been a verdict or settlement in excess of $1,000,000, having recovered over $500 million for his clients during this time. Pat's litigation success is only matched by his commitment to social justice in his community and his philanthropy. In 2010, he was inducted into the Maricopa County Bar Hall of Fame for decades of excellence in the practice of law. In recognition for his "unfailing commitment to the principles of professionalism, decency and civility in the legal profession." Pat was recently awarded the Ken Clancy Memorial Award by the American Board of Trial Advocates. In 2012, Pat became the third American to be named an Honorary Bencher to the Society of Kings Inns in Ireland for his work with the Barristers of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Carrie Frank is an experienced and skilled personal injury advocate who earned her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.. Carrie’s approach to the cases she handles is both strategic and comprehensive. She has been included in the prestigious Super Lawyers® list and is also listed among the Best Lawyers in America®. Carrie is also one of the few women in the country who has been granted Diplomate Status with the American Association of Justice.. Because of her great skill and experience, Carrie regularly serves as a consultant for cases resulting in million-dollar verdicts, and helps lawyers throughout the country improve their jury presentation skills and better prepare their cases for settlement or trial.
I have been recognized as an AV Rated attorney by my peers, annually selected as a "Superlawyer", acknowledged in Best Lawyers in America, by Benchmark Litigation and selected as the Idaho Trial Lawyer of the Year. I am proud my litigation skills have been recognized by clients and colleagues alike. Other lawyers recognize I have demonstrated a career-long commitment to helping those injured by the actions of others. Youe will get a free consultation that includes an initial case review and evaluation at no cost.. There have been more than a few difficult cases in my career where I know, and opposing counsel has said no other lawyer would have obtained a successful outcome. Hard work, commitment to my clients and creative legal thinking are hallmarks of how I litigate.. In conjunction with other organizations I have supported a wide variety of charitable efforts including The Boise Bicycle Project, The Idaho Foodbank, The Garden City Community Clinic, The Hidden Springs School, St. Alphonsus Life Flight, The Idaho Brain Injury Foundation, The Hidden Springs Community Farm and the White Knob Historical Preservation Society. I previously served two terms as President of the Hidden Springs Town Association Town Council.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Philip “Brad” Altman has been practicing law since 1996. He has devoted his entire career to representing clients who have undergone serious injuries and death caused by the actions of other persons or corporations. Through tenacious preparation, commitment to his clients, commitment to the details, and zealous advocacy in the courtroom, Brad has recovered millions of dollars for his clients through settlements and verdicts. In addition, Brad proudly represents several county governments and their residents in federal court for the Opioid epidemic against the manufacturers and distributors who have been fraudulently marketing their opioid drugs, causing tremendous damage and death. Brad’s experience in federal court is sought out by many attorneys in Texas by bringing him in as co-counsel.. He is licensed to practice law in all State Courts in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as in the U.S. Federal Courts of the Northern and Western Districts of Texas. For many years Brad has been named a "Super Lawyer- Rising Star" by Texas Monthly.. In 2014, Brad was invited to become a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Election to the Fellows is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a member of the State Bar of Texas. Nomination is based on outstanding contributions to the legal profession as well as a commitment to the community. Each year, only 1/3 of 1% of Texas Attorneys are invited to become Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation.. A graduate of Baylor University, Brad is an avid Bears fan. Following graduation, he completed law school in Houston at South Texas College of Law before coming to Altman Legal Group in 1996.. Brad and his wife, SueAnn, have two children, Brooke and John William. He is a native of Wichita Falls, and graduated from Wichita Falls High School. He is an active member of First Baptist Church. While at Baylor, he was a member of the Baylor University Men's Tennis team, Sigma Chi Fraternity and numerous other organizations. Brad enjoys time with his family and continues his athletics through his road bike (former USCF racing, ), playing tennis, mountain biking and running. He also enjoys scuba diving, snow/water skiing and many other sports. Brad is also an active private pilot and holds an instrument rating.. Brad is admitted to practice in the following courts:. All State Courts in Texas. All State Courts in Oklahoma. U.S. District Court in the Northern and Western Districts of Texas. U.S. District Court in the Western Districts of Oklahoma. Education:. Baylor University (B.B.A, 1993). South Texas College of Law (Houston, TX) (J.D., 1996). Professional Activities:. State Bar of Texas (1996-present). State Bar of Oklahoma (2002-present). State Bar District 14A Grievance Committee. (2006-2010) (2017-present. * Chairperson, 2008-2010. Texas Bar Foundation (Life Fellow, 2014). Wichita County Bar (1996-present). * Board of Directors (2006-2007). Texas Trial Lawyers Association (1996-present). * Board of Directors 2013-2017. Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association (2007-present). American Association of Justice (Formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) (1996-present). Christian Trial Lawyers Association. Community Involvement:. Northwest Texas Council - Boy Scouts of America. Executive Board (1998-2010),. Council Attorney (2001-2010). Hospice of Wichita Falls. North Texas United Way. Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission (2015-2017). Wichita Falls Aviation Safety Committee. Christ Academy, Board of Trustees (2010-2013). Active member, First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls. Wichita Falls Bicycling Club (WFBC), President, (2011-present). Better Business Bureau (Bd of Directors, 2015-2017)
David Nix was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers in 2012. In 2011, David was a finalist for National Trial Lawyer of the Year as named by the Public Justice Foundation. Also, David is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Nationally Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. David has regularly been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly since 2006.. David M. Nix has dedicated his practice to solely representing the injured since the late eighties. Prior to working in the field of personal injury trial law, David had spent time as a prosecuter in the District Attorney's Office in Wichita County and worked with a law firm in Fort Worth, Texas, before opting to come back home to the Wichita Falls area.. David has served two different terms as a board director in the Wichita County Bar Association. His fellow lawyers elected David as secretary/treasurer in 2002 - 2003 and president of the Bar Association in 2003 - 2004. The local 13th District elected David to be its representative on the statewide Texas Young Lawyers Association, and he served as its director in 1990. David was also appointed by the State Bar of Texas to the Professional Enhancement Program. This program is part of the Grievance Process and was designed to allow fellow lawyers to assist legal professionals who were having trouble with the practice of law. David served a three-year stint, from 2002 - 2005, aiding referrals from the Professional Enhancement Program Panel. David has also served as an associate director of the state-wide Texas Trial Lawyers Association from 1996 - 2000, as well as, a director from 2000 - 2006.. In 1997, David was recognized by the Board of Legal Specialization as being Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. Less than 3 percent of all Texas attorneys are Board Certified in his area. An attorney must have met rigorous standards and received extensive knowledge and experience to achieve this recognition.. In July of 2001, David was further honored by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, who awarded him with the Certificate of Special Competence in the Field of Civil Trial Advocacy. David has repeatedly been named by his peers as a super lawyer in the field of personal injury trial law. The national lawyer rating service, Martindale-Hubbell, has also rated David as an AV lawyer, the highest possible rating given to a lawyer.. David is admitted to practice in all state courts in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as numerous U.S. district federal courts in these states.. Education:. Texas Christian University (B.B.A., 1982). Baylor University (J.D.,1985). Professional Associations:. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 1985. Admitted to the State Bar of Oklahoma, 1991. Wichita County Bar, 1989. American Bar Association, 1989. Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1989. Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, 1992. Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1987. Litigation Counsel of America, 2013