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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.


16261 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

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Location: Reno 89506

Wyatt Herbst is an attorney focusing his practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and probate. His driving purpose, both in life and as an attorney, is to have a positive impact on the world through passion, persistence, and perseverance.. Mr. Herbst attended the University of Nevada, Reno – graduating in 2011 with a B.A. in Sociology, minoring in Political Science. He was awarded a Juris Doctorate by Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2014, graduating cum laude in two and a half years. During his time in law school, he was a recipient of the Thomas Jefferson merit scholarship for being in the top 5% of his law school class.. Wyatt is also been a real estate agent with EXP and has been an active agent since August 2015, and is a member of the American Bar Association and San Diego County Bar Association.. Through honest, straightforward opinions and advice, Mr. Herbst strives to secure the best possible results for his clients. He finds true success in making his client’s lives better, both by helping them through troubling times and helping them avoid legal troubles in the future.. Outside of work, Mr. Herbst is a volunteer pop warner football coach, and enjoys backpacking, hiking, camping in the woods, playing volleyball, wake surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, slacklining, rock climbing, and going on adventures.

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Location: Reno 89503
Firm: Winter Street Law Group

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Reno 89501
Firm: Rusby Law

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Location: Reno 89509
Firm: Carlson Work

Attorney Mathew Work founded Carlson & Work with the mission of making the practice of law more approachable. Mathew is a nationally recognized trial attorney, professor of law, and political advisor. Mathew also serves on the boards of Montreux, Axiom Group LLP., Nevada Moot Court, and Lakeridge Shores.. In 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, Mathew earned recognition as Top 40 under 40 nationally, voted by the National Trial Attorney LLC. In 2019 and 2020, Mathew was awarded Top 10 Trial Attorney by the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. In 2020 Mathew was awarded Nevada Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Registry Inc.. Mathew is former outside General Counsel of PSR – the nation’s largest NFL Agency. In this capacity, Mathew drafted and negotiated contracts for the NFL’s top head coaches, executives, and personnel. As a result of these experiences, Mathew remains a trusted authority in NFL contract negotiations and business development.. Mathew comes from a humble upbringing, born in Henderson, NV where he was raised by his single mother and grandparents.. Mathew attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he earned a degree in economics, graduating summa cum laude. While in college Mathew was a collegiate athlete playing both lacrosse and football. Upon earning his bachelor’s degree, Mathew was awarded a Capitol Hill fellowship, working as a staffer for congressional leadership.. Mathew then attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law on a full academic scholarship. Mathew graduated magna cum laude. While at Thomas Jefferson he earned the Jefferson Award, Wilkins Award, Cali Award, Dean’s List, and was selected as a teaching assistant as a result of his academic success.. Mathew passed the Nevada bar on his first attempt and accepted a position as a criminal prosecutor for the City of Reno. As a prosecutor, Mathew spent years actively litigating criminal cases to trial. This experience earned Mathew the experience and reputation necessary to launch Carlson & Work.. Mathew is an adoring husband to his wife, Kalie Work, a Washoe County elected official, and loving father to his brilliant and savvy daughter, Kennedy.. In addition to practicing law, Mathew is a Law Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College. Now Mathew is currently an active partner at his law firm Work Law in Reno, NV. Attorney Mathew A. Work has earned the following awards and recognitions:. American Institute of Attorneys – National Top 10 Trial Attorney. Nevada Trial Lawyer Association – Top 10 Trial Attorney. The National Trial Lawyers – 2019 Top 40 Under 40 – Criminal Defense. The National Trial Lawyers – 2019 Top 40 Under 40 – Family Law. American College of Trial Lawyer – Top 100 Nationally. Perfect 10 – AVVO Rating. American Academy of Attorneys – Top 40 Under 40 – Trial Attorney. American Institute of Legal Advocates – Rising Star. Adjunct Law Professor – TMCC. Adjunct Mock Trial Lecturer – University of Nevada, Reno

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Location: Reno 89501
Firm: THE DRAKULICH FIRM, APLC

Robert J. Drakulich is a trial lawyer and partner at THE DRAKULICH FIRM, APLC, with offices in San Diego, California and Reno, Nevada. Mr. Drakulich’s primary practice is in the areas of product liability, personal injury, medical device / pharmaceutical drug mass torts, class actions, nursing home abuse, airplane/helicopter crash, business litigation, and mesothelioma/asbestos cases. Mr. Drakulich is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, Minnesota, and Washington D.C. and has an appellate practice in the Ninth and Second Circuit.. Mr. Drakulich has actively participated as a member of the trial team on several multi-million-dollar cases. Together with his father, Mr. Drakulich has helped attain hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s mass tort clients. In addition to his work on the firm’s mass tort practice, Mr. Drakulich has also helped secure substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of the firm’s single event cases, collectively resulting in over 40 million dollars.. Mr. Drakulich has been honored to be an invited speaker at over twenty legal seminars across the country, including the last five years at the prestigious Annual Class Action / Complex Litigation Symposium held in New Orleans, Louisiana regarding the topics of federal preemption, the intersection of science and law, and the new standards for personal jurisdiction. Mr. Drakulich has also been an invited speaker at numerous HarrisMartin MDL Conferences, including in San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Napa, Chicago, Seattle, St. Louis, New York, and Washington D.C., speaking on emerging tort litigation and other specialized topics in complex litigation.. Mr. Drakulich is grateful for the awards and distinctions that he has received throughout his career, including: the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, Super Lawyers Rising Star in both California and Nevada, AVVO’s highest rating of “Superb” (10.0 out of 10), and America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award.. Mr. Drakulich graduated (cum laude) from the University of San Diego School of Law. Before entering law school, Mr. Drakulich was a high school teacher, tennis coach and a working artist. He graduated (cum laude) with a B.A. degree from the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Mr. Drakulich endeavors to employ his creative skills and teaching background in law. Much like art, when handling a client’s case, Mr. Drakulich looks at it from every angle, reduces it to the simplest form and tries to think of the most compelling method to convey it to an audience.

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+1 (775) 200-9728
Location: Reno 89509
Firm: Law Offices of Steven J. Klearman & Associates

I'm a trial lawyer with a long background in Nevada law and I've fought for justice for my clients in Nevada courts for more than 36 years.. I have an extensive background in serious injury cases and I've handled many wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases in my career working on behalf of Nevada injury victims.. My firm handles all injury cases, both large and small, and prides itself on fair and excellent service. When you come to my firm, you meet with me and I handle your case with the support of an experienced and friendly staff and a network of consultants including nurses, doctors, and investigators.. I came to Nevada in 1988 and worked for five years under the supervision of former Nevada Governor, Robert List, at what was then Beckley, Singleton, DeLanoy, Jemison and List. (Beckley, Singleton merged with Lewis and Roca in 2008). I later served as Managing Shareholder of Barber, Klearman and Associates.  Since 2005, I've been the Managing Shareholder of Steven J. Klearman & Associates, a civil litigation law firm located in Reno, Nevada, and I practice primarily in the area of injury law. I've handled more than 2000 injury cases and my firm is constantly involved in fighting out cases within the Nevada court system.. I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I studied as a fellowship student of Mandarin Chinese in Taipei, Taiwan (and got to live in Taipei for more than a year) before I earned my B.A.,magna cum laude, from the University of Missouri.. Then I studied international law at the University of Notre Dame’s Concannon Programme of International Law in London (and lived in London for more than a year) before I received my J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.. I completed Harvard Law School’s mediator training course in 2000.  I was subsequently appointed as a mediator in the United States District Court, District for Nevada.  I am also a court-appointed arbitrator in the Washoe County District Court system and regularly hear cases and make decisions with jurisdiction up to $50, plus fees and costs.. My articles on various aspects of law have appeared in publications both in the U.S. and abroad, including The Nevada Lawyer and The Federal Bar News and Journal. My first Nevada legal guide, Elements of Nevada Legal Theories (now in its 15h Anniversary Fourth Edition), is considered by many to be a definitive guide to Nevada law; it is widely used by Nevada judges and attorneys.  I've also published three other legal guides: Nevada Statutes of Limitation, Nevada Evidence Law, and Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.. I've been an active member of the State Bar since I became licensed.  I've served as Vice-Chair of the Nevada State Bar’s Northern Nevada Disciplinary Board and I was a member, for many years, of Nevada’s Medical Screening Panel and Nevada’s Revised Jury Instruction Committee. I was also the long-time Chair of the Nevada State Bar’s Consumer Protection Committee.. Nevada's my home and I'm happy to be here. I'm a hiker, a cyclist and a snowboarder and my wife and I love to four-wheel throughout Nevada when we have time.... If you've been injured in an accident, come see what sets our firm apart...

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Location: Reno 89501

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+1 (702) 832-4037
Location: Las Vegas 89144
Firm: Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC

Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC serves clients seeking criminal defense and personal injury representation.  The attorneys at our law firm have earned a reputation as the top personal injury and criminal defense attorneys around.. When you are faced with a potentially life-altering situation, it's important to think critically and carefully review every single legal option before you. The support and guidance of a dedicated Las Vegas attorney can prove an asset in helping you overcome your criminal charges or receive compensation after an accident.. James "Jim" Oronoz is a Martindale-Hubbell® AV rated (Preeminent in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense), Las Vegas personal injury lawyer and criminal defense attorney with nearly over 15 years of experience successfully fighting for the rights of his clients in Las Vegas courtrooms. He understands the serious short-term and long-term implications of injuries on accident survivors. This is why he fights for the most favorable outcomes that provide exceptional compensation for his clients, against the largest and well-represented insurance companies.. Mr. Oronoz's experience as a Las Vegas courtroom veteran allows him to defend the rights and fight for compensation on behalf of clients in a wide variety of areas. This includes accidents involving premises liability, child injury, tourist injuries, product liability, construction accidents, and wrongful death, among others. Every client receives the highest levels of personal attention during these troubled times.. As an experienced personal injury lawyer, Jim works with individuals and families who have been injured due to a driver's negligence. He is experienced in representing cases of auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, 18-wheeler truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, taxicab accidents, bicycle accidents, and others. Mr. Oronoz uses his keen attention to detail and proactively builds a case on behalf of his clients. When confronting an insurance company more concerned about its bottom line, presenting a solid case initially can go a long way towards minimizing the impact of a lengthy trial. Realizing that most cases are won because of painstaking pre-trial preparation, Jim is committed to leaving no stone unturned in the preparation of your case. Rest assured, by the time your case gets to trial, everything will have been done to maximize the strengths of your case.. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, contact Jim Oronoz of Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC today. Your initial consultation is free and you do not pay a single attorney fee unless a financial recovery is made on your behalf. When you have lost so much, it's important to work with a Clark County attorney who possesses both the experience and drive to fight for your future.

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Location: Royal Oak 48068
Firm: Kramer, Corbett, Harding & Dombrowski

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Location: Royal Oak 48067

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Location: Saint Clair Shores 48080
Firm: Law Offices of Brian E. Muawad PC

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Location: Sterling Heights 48312
Firm: Law Offices of Thomas Spitzer

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Location: Madison Heights 48071
Firm: ERVIN G. TINAJ PLLC

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Location: Saint Clair Shores 48080

Mr. McKenna has been practicing as a personal injury trial lawyer for nearly 25 years.. He has successfully tried several multi-million dollar cases to verdict in Michigan and Utah.  Mr. McKenna aggressively pursues the interests of all his clients and will only settle claims when he and his clients are satisfied with the result.  Mr. McKenna is involved with large No-Fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claims, some going back to the 1970's.  He also represents clients who have suffered serious personal injuries from accidents, falls, and other peoples negligence. He has been actively involved with the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) and the American Association for Justice(AAJ).  He has successfully argued appeals for his clients in the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court.  He is admitted in the Federal Eastern District for Michigan and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cinncinati, Ohio. He has also argued succesfully for his clients in the Federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Location: Sterling Heights 48310
Firm: Hirmiz Franso and Associates PLLC

Johnson R. Franso is a co-founder and the Managing Partner of Hirmiz, Franso and Associates PLLC.. Throughout his legal career with Hirmiz, Franso and Associates PLLC, Attorney Johnson R. Franso has personally handed a variety of legal disputes. The types of legal matters that he has worked on over the years have ranged from:. w  Personal Injury. w  Criminal Law. w  Speeding Tickets. w  Immigration Law. w  Traffic Tickets. w  Worker’s Compensation. w  Social Security Disability/SSI. w  DUI & DWI. w  Family Law. w  Intellectual Property. w  Landlord Tenant. w  Business Law. w  Domestic Violence. Mr. Franso has appeared in district courts, circuit courts, unemployment hearing rooms, and workers compensation hearing rooms throughout Metro Detroit. His peers and opponents have recognized Mr. Franso as a highly knowledgeable and effective legal litigator.. Mr. Franso takes his responsibility to the legal profession seriously and dedicates his time and effort to providing quality and competent legal representation to his clients. His passion and enthusiasm for the law brings unparalleled opportunities for clients in need of representation to work with an excellent attorney who is familiar with the law and how it is applied in the courtroom.. His practice philosophy is guided by a high degree of personal and professional integrity. Advocacy for his clients in the pursuit of justice is consistently delivered in a resourceful, skilled and cost effective manner.. Mr. Franso stays in touch with many of his clients after the representation has ended and is gratified to see them in a better place than they were when he originally met them. He takes great pride in helping his clients through difficult situations. Mr. Franso speaks Assyrian Neo-Aramaic and Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, and has the distinction to be among very few multilingual lawyers in the Metro Detroit area.. Education. w  University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2012. w  University of Detroit Mercy, Masters of Intelligence Analysis Candidate. w  Wayne State University, Bachelors of Arts and Science in Marketing, 2009. Bar & Court Admissions. w  State Bar of Michigan, 2014

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Location: Saint Clair Shores 48080
Firm: Ihrie O'Brien

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Location: Saint Clair Shores 48081
Firm: Krall Law Offices PLLC

Krall Law Offices is a trusted legal firm that proudly serves the Metro Detroit area. We specialize in personal injury: slip and falls, car accidents, dog bites, birth trauma, premises liability, negligence, etc. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys are committed to delivering compassionate, effective, and affordable legal representation to individuals and families.. We are here to protect your rights, fight your battles, and ensure that you receive the justice and compensation that you deserve.

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Location: Warren 48093
Firm: Hakim & Toma PC

Mr. Hakim is the founder of Hakim & Toma, P.C. and a litigator at heart. Whether he’s earning a million dollar judgment or working pro bono to protect the rights of an impoverished defendant, he is determined, dedicated, and relentless in the pursuit of justice for his clients. Mr. Hakim has extensive experience in automobile accidents, dog bites, slip-and-fall cases and many other areas of personal injury law. Mr. Hakim attended Cooley law School, where he earned his law degree as a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2002. Mr. Hakim has devoted his life to defending the rights of seriously injured citizens in Michigan.

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Location: Warren 48093
Firm: Hakim, Toma & Yaldoo, P.C.

Mr. Toma has been a partner at Hakim, Toma & Yaldoo, PC since 2010. He attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence. Mr. Toma was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2004 and the Arizona Bar in 2005. Mr. Toma excels in matters that require diligence, resolve, and compassion. Tempered by his pragmatism and attention to detail, Mr. Toma is relentless in his efforts to obtain maximum recovery for his clients.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Location: Hamtramck 48212
Firm: MUMEN BARLASKAR LAW FIRM

Licensed to practice law in Michigan’s state and Federal Courts, Ruhul focuses his practice on litigating cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, premises and automobile liability matters.. When Ruhul accepts a case, he is driven by the realization that the client has invested a huge responsibility in us. It is the effort he expends to fulfill this responsibility that brings results for his clients. Preparation is everything, and Ruhul takes whatever time is necessary — day or night — to advance his client’s cause. This is the cost of winning.. Throughout his career, Ruhul has fought against some of the world’s largest corporations to ensure his clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Ruhul’s success is recognized by his peers and represented by his numerous awards and designations.. The courtroom successes Ruhul has achieved for his clients have given him an enormous amount of leverage at the negotiation table. Ruhul represents severely injured people, and he is determined to achieve the highest possible settlements for his clients. He knows that only focused trial preparation and a pressing concern for the client’s needs will accomplish this goal.. Working exclusively on behalf of the injured, Ruhul handles a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death cases including automobile accident, premises liability, dramshop, and federal tort claim, throughout the State of Michigan. Due to his extensive experience in the field of law, he has recovered significant settlements for his clients. Staying up-to-date on the ever-evolving laws protecting injury victims and their families, Ruhul is an active member of the American Bar Association, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, and Michigan Association of Justice. Ruhul’s talent, hard work, and high ethical standards have been recognized among his peers. He has been selected by Super Lawyers "Rising Star" (distinction given to less than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state). Ruhul is available to his clients 24 hours a day to ensure they receive individual attention during this difficult time.. Bar Admissions:. Professional Associations and Memberships:

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