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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.


16164 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Buffalo 14202
Firm: Ramos & Ramos

I take pride in fighting the insurance companies to obtain my client results that they truly deserve.  These insurance companies will fight and try to avoid paying at all costs.  Whether it is lost wages, medical expenses, or pain and suffering, these companies will not pay unless they are forced to.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Location: Chicago 60603
Firm: Lloyd Law Group, Ltd.

I win my injured client's cases.   At trial, my win rate is 3 times higher than other attorneys.  My client's give me a Google 5 star rating.  I have won numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements for injured clients totaling more than $300 million.  My cases include auto and trucking accidents, medical negligence and wrongful death.. I wrote the only book on Jury Selection for Illinois trial lawyers.. I have received numerous awards and top ratings from professional organizations for my achievements.  He is also a frequent invited lecturer on legal topics and author of many legal articles.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Collinsville 62234
Firm: The Mattea Law Firm

The Mattea Law Firm is a general practice firm specializing in personal injury and criminal felony and misdemeanor for over 35 years.. The firm was established in a community in which Bruce Mattea grew up and has always supported - Collinsville, Illinois! Our local team has extensive litigation experience in handling a variety of serious injury, criminal, and other matters.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Burlingame 94010
Firm: Law Offices of Nadeem H. Makada

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
+1 (559) 205-9511
Location: Fresno 93721
Firm: Sawl Law Group

Martin Taleisnik is a partner at Sawl Law Group. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology from UCLA in 1990 and obtaind his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1994.. After getting admitted to the California Bar a year after completing law school, Attorney Taleisnik joined Sawl Law Group and handled misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in state and federal court. He left the firm several years later and became a partner in another firm. Then in 2006, he rejoined Sawl Law Group as the Managing Attorney.. Since then he has handled both criminal and personal injury cases. Attorney Taleisnik is fluent in Spanish and provides his clients with effective and personalized legal solutions.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Glendale 91203
Firm: Grun & Associates

Grun & Associates is an experienced law firm with areas of focus in personal injury, property loss and insurance bad faith.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
+1 (866) 514-3055
Location: Los Angeles 90034
Firm: Law Office of Jonathan M. Kashani / Kash Legal

Jonathan M. Kashani. Born in Los Angeles, California.. Mr. Kashani pursued his undergraduate degree in the Biological Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles.  Thereafter, Mr. Kashani received his Juris Doctorate with Honors from the University of West Los Angeles, School of Law, holding multiple certificates and scholarships recognizing his aptitude and excellence in various subjects.  While in law school, he clerked at various prestigious law firms, ranging from small to mid-size.. Mr. Kashani is admitted to practice before the state courts of California, as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He is an active member of the American Bar Association Trial Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association; and Iranian American Bar Association.. Mr. Kashani is fluent in Spanish, Farsi and Hebrew.. Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Mass-Tort Litigation, Business Litigation, Finance Law, and Debtor-Creditor Law.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Woodland Hills 91367
Firm: VN Law Group, P.C.

Mr. Naziri graduated from California State University, Northridge with a degree in communications before receiving his law degree from the University of Laverne, College of Law.  He was admitted to the State Bar of California and the Ninth Circuit of Appeals, Central District, Northern District, Eastern District and Southern District of California. Mr. Naziri has been practicing in the field of law since being admitted to the bar in 2001. Mr. Naziri is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Valley Community Legal Foundation.. In addition, Mr. Naziri is a real estate broker and a general contractor.  He is also a member of the National Association of Realtors, Southland Association of Realtors and the California Association of Realtors.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Long Beach 90802

Attorney Alexis Galindo graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in real estate and finance in 1982. In 1985 he graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Mr. Galindo also attended Oxford University, Queens College, Oxford, England on a fellowship for International Business Transactions. Mr. Galindo has been a California Real Estate Broker for over 25 years. Mr. Galindo, has been a member of the California State Bar since 1988, and is admitted to practice before the California Supreme court, California Courts, United States District Courts and U.S. Appeals Court, U.S. Court of Claims. Mr. Galindo is married with three children. When Mr. Galindo is not working he is swimming, scuba diving, boxing and running.. $ 2,700,000 Verdict Death due to dangerous roadway maintained by city.. $ 2,300,000 Settlement Child nearly drowns in neighbor’s pool.. $ 1,180,000 Verdict Brain injury due to US Postal van accident with student driver.. $ 1,000,000 Settlement Auto accident causes injury to left ankle.. $ 756,000 Verdict Auto accident causes head injuries.. $ 750,000 Settlement Death due to dangerous freeway maintained by State.. $ 673,000 Settlement Back injuries due to defective fence.. $ 575,000 Settlement Truck accident causes back and leg injuries.. Curd, Galindo & Smith, LLP welcomes your contact and offers free initial consultation. Should you have a promising Personal Injury case, we will work your case on a contingency basis which means you pay nothing unless your case is resolved with a verdict or settlement in your favor.. Don’t allow the statute of limitations to expire on your case,contact Curd, Galindo & Smith today to determine your eligibility for recovery.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Manalapan Township 07726
Firm: Uniglicht, Bloom, Frackt & Kleinman

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 1.2 out of 5
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Location: Northfield 08225
Firm: Timothy J. McIlwain, Attorney at Law, LLC

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: San Antonio 78217
Firm: Sadovsky & Ellis, PLLC

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
+1 (860) 507-3852
Location: West Hartford 06107
Firm: Law Offices of Linda K. Bertolette, LLC

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Seattle 98121
Firm: PNW Strategic Legal Solutions

As required by the Washington State Bar Association Ethics Opinion # 201402, I am posting notice that I no longer participate in Avvo. Our Bar has determined that attorneys should not participate in websites that refuse to disclose how they rate attorneys. Avvo has a long history of refusing to disclose it's algorithm. Unfortunately, once claimed, Avvo will not let attorneys delete or deactive their profile, so attorneys are required to post these disclaimers.. On a personal note, I encourage the public to use caution when using Avvo.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (312) 548-1578
Location: Palatine 60067

Ken has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients through settlements and trials. In addition to cases here in Illinois, Ken has gone where his clients need him, handling cases on a pro hac vice basis before courts in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Washington and Hawaii.  Ken Apicella is a member of the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th and 7th Circuits.. He is a current member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and was elected to the Board of Governors for the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Ken has earned the designations “Super Lawyer” and “Rising Star” by Thompson Reuters, honors awarded to only 5% of all attorneys nationally based upon professional achievements and a high degree of peer recognition.. In 2009, Ken was selected by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as one of Forty Illinois Attorneys under Forty to Watch. Ken has published articles in peer journals including the Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He has authored materials and lectured for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and regularly serves as a moderator at NWSBA Continuing Legal Education seminars.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Lake Forest 60045
Firm: Lewis Law Firm

Brian earned his Bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Michigan in 1997, where he also became fluent in Spanish.  He then attended law school at the University of Illinois College of Law.  He graduated in 1997 and became licensed to practice law that same year.. Brian began working at a prominent defense firm in Chicago where he focused on mass tort and medical malpractice cases.  Those included asbestos, latex glove and Fen-Phen cases.. Brian then joined a Plantiff’s law firm in 1999 where he quickly rose to partner. He spent more than sixteen years at that firm where his practice was devoted solely to the areas of medical malpractice, nursing home and catastrophic personal injury matters. During that time, Brian was instrumental in obtaining several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. Those included a $17.3 million settlement for a woman hit by a bus, a $17 million settlement for a person hit by a car in her driveway, a $7 million settlement for a newborn baby who was given an overdose of medication in the hospital, a $4.8 million verdict for a woman whose surgeon committed medical malpractice, a $4.25 million settlement for a baby due to medical negligence, a $1.75 million settlement for a man who was dropped in a hopsital and suffered a mild brain injury, and a $1.2 million settlement/verdict for a seventy-three year old man whose doctors committed malpractice.. Brian is an active member of the Lake County Bar Association. He is currently the Second Vice President of the organization and will take over as President in 2018.  In 2012 he was first elected to the Board of Directors and in 2015 he was elected to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. He is the chairman of the Civil Trial and Appeals Committee for the Bar Association and frequently gives presentations on trial topics and issues.. Brian is nationally recognized for his high-tech approach to streamlining trials with technology and was featured in the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Journal for his technologically-advanced trial work. Brian regularly gives presentations to lawyers, paralegals, and law students.. Brian is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association where he serves on the Board of Advocates. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and American Association for Justice.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (706) 550-6999
Location: Evans 30809
Firm: PJ Campanaro Attorney at Law

I am an experienced trial attorney who has taken more than a hundred cases to trial.  As a client, you need an attorney who has actual experience in the trenches of litigation.  I care about my clients and the results that we receive.. I also have a passion for exercise.  I have completed a plethora of Half Marathons, a  Full Marathon, and most recently, the Augusta Half Ironman.  I belive that the mental and physical toughness required for these events help prepare me for the battles in the courtroom.. I look forward to taking on your case and getting you the best possible outcome.. PJ Campanaro

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Houston 77002
Firm: Law Offices Of Anthony S. Muharib

Attorney Muharib has more than two decades of experience and commitment to producing fair, equitable, and satisfactory service to his clients. In addition, he has assembled a legal team who will show that aggressive legal efforts also include compassionate and thoughtful client communication. You are more than a client, you are our priority. We believe that you deserve legal representation that genuinely has your best interests at heart, along with the experience to deliver.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Ankeny 50023
Firm: Handley Law Firm, P.C.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Boston 02108
Firm: Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

Having recovered millions of dollars worth of compensation for his clients, John M. Vlassakis is a personal injury lawyer at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., who has the knowledge and experience necessary to get results. Mr. Vlassakis graduated from Suffolk University Law School with his Juris Doctorate in 1988. He got his start with Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., a few years before that, in 1986. Since then, Mr. Vlassakis has developed a staunch reputation as a relentless litigator - a fitting skill since he is the head of the litigation department at the law firm. From car accidents to workers' comp, John M. Vlassakis has the experience necessary to get his clients the compensation they need and deserve.. In the world of personal injury law, experience is everything. The more experience an attorney has, the better they will be able to understand the complexities of the law and build a strong case on your behalf. John M. Vlassakis has been representing injured clients for over 30 years. As a member of several Bar associations and a massive track record of great results, Mr. Vlassakis has the experience you need on your side. And it is not just his clients who have a great deal of admiration and respect for his work - his peers do too. Mr. Vlassakis has been named one of the Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys by superlawyers.com for six consecutive years. He has taught many seminars in the past based on his years of experience and the strategies he employs.

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