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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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Please go to my website at and look at the "REAL PEOPLE REAL RESULTS" tab. This is the best source of information about personal injury cases I've handled.. I have represented seriously injured people for more than 35 years and litigated many cases. I also have been a mediator for more than 20 years. This combination of experience is important because many cases are resolved through mediation during litigation. My mediation website can be viewed at. I attended the University of Michigan for undergraduate studies and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. I have received continuing legal education from various sources including The Michigan Bar Association, The Michigan Institute of Continuing Education and Harvard University.. Feel free to call me direct at if you want to discuss your case for free. Your call will be returned promptly.. Thank you and all the best,. Larry. Lawrence J. Day. Attorney. Licensed in the State of Michigan
My practice has been limited to representing injured persons and consumers in the State of Michigan since 1991. I've been defending my clients from Insurance companies and large Corporations for the past 30 years. During that 30 years I have been an active member of the Michigan Association of Justice whose goal is to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in Michigan’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests. Additionally, I have been a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates joining NACA's efforts to promote a fair and open marketplace that protects the rights of consumers, particularly those of modest means.. We use a full array of available personal injury laws and consumer protection statutes to the advantage of our clients which has enabled us to recover millions of dollars for our clients who have been victimized by Insurance companies and other corporate bullies.. We are networked with attorneys across the nation who have similar goals to our own. By sharing resources and working together through electronic list serves we have greatly enhanced the quality of our legal representation to our clients who have many different needs.
Aaron Martinez is a multi-talented lawyer with a vast array of experience. He has more than 10 years of experience in providing high-quality legal and legislative services, political consulting, and media strategy services.. Mr. Martinez was admitted to the bar in 2022 after having served as a paralegal and law clerk with the Nichols Law Firm since 2016. In that capacity, he has worked hands-on with the firm’s litigation practice throughout the state of Michigan. Along with Mike Nichols, Mr. Martinez is the co-author of the Michigan Bar Journal article entitled “Driving Legally in a World of Recreational Marijuana.”. Mr. Martinez has crafted legal strategies which have resulted in dismissal of charges, and works directly with the firm’s criminal defense trial team. His trial experience has taken him throughout the state of Michigan, earning acquittals or dismissals in most of the trials he’s been a part of. Mr. Martinez knows that hard work, research, and preparation are the keys to serving his clients well. Elected officials, professional athletes, and other high-profile individuals have benefitted from Mr. Martinez’s tenacious advocacy - and he is ready to work for you.
I graduated from the University of Michigan in 1996 as a Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and Communications. While at U-M, I was a member of the Women’s Varsity Softball Team and repeatedly achieved Academic All-Big Ten Honors. Thereafter, I attended Wayne State University Law School, where I graduated with Honors and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Coif, upon my graduation in 1998. While a law student, I was both an Oralist and a Brief Writer on the Moot Court Team. Upon graduation from Law School, I practiced in the field of business litigation at Butzel Long for three years, representing a diverse population of small proprietors as well as members of large corporations. In 2003, I joined the Firm of LaKritz Law, where I have concentrated my practice primarily in First and Third Party automobile No Fault litigation and in the the areas of premises law liability, dog bite litigation, and liquor liability litigation. I have extensive experience in Appellate practice and Federal civil litigation. I have been instrumental in allowing the Firm to achieve success in some of its largest settlements and Trial Verdicts. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona and the State of Michigan. I am a member of the Michigan Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, The Oakland County Bar Association and The Federal Bar Association. Also, I have been a member of Inns of Court (of the Oakland County Bar Association), a body of attorneys and Judges who regularly meet to discuss topical legal issues, and ways in which to improve legal services for clients.. Please e-mail me at or call me at.
Michael Zavier attended Michigan State University, attending the Eli Broad School of Business with a major in General Business Administration. He earned his J.D. at the Wayne State University Law School in 2012. While in law school he served as member of the governing council for State Bar of Michigan, Student Section. He was also a Governor of the Student Board of Governors for 3 years. Mr. Zavier gained extensive experience as a sole practitioner in Detroit, before joining Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C. Prior to graduation, Mr. Zavier was a law clerk for multiple attorneys, including Joel Sklar, Noah Hurwitz, and Denise Alter, gaining experience and knowledge on first and third party auto claims, premises and general liability matters, personal injuries, civil rights and police misconduct, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and family law. He also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Richard B. Halloran, of the Wayne County Circuit bench. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Zavier worked as Legislative Aide in the Michigan State Senate for Senator Dennis Olshove. He gained valuable experience participating throughout the full legislative process, as well expanding his respect and attaining a passionate view on community from controlling, planning, and directing all constituent cases. Mr. Zavier was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in November 2012, and is licensed to practice in Michigan State and Federal Courts.
John N. Elliott brings to your case expertice and years of experience as a trial attorney; practicing all across the state, from local District and Circuit Courts to the Michigan State Appellate Courts and Federal Courts. Mr. Elliott has the knowledge, skill, and courtroom experience to get the results you demand. If you need serious legal representation you cannot afford to settle for less.
I am a second generation attorney in the Detroit Tri County area. I have interests in many different areas. I enjoy the piano and love animals. I enjoy helping people and this profession allows me to be there for all kinds of people and companies. I am also an case evaluator in Oakland and Wayne County.
Personal injury attorney. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Federal District Court for the Western District of MIchigan, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Primary areas of practice include automobile negligence, no-fault benefits, premises liability, general negligence, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, social security, worker's compensation, property damage, and employment.
Nick Kyriakopoulos represents clients in a variety of cases across the state of Michigan. He regularly prosecutes claims against negligent individuals, governmental agencies, corporations, and insurance companies. He recognizes that his clients are looking for straightforward answers to the difficult questions raised by life-changing incidents. Many of Nick’s clients are referred to him by other attorneys, or by former clients or their family members, who recognize his dedication and outstanding results. Nick does not charge for an initial confidential consultation. He generally schedules appointments between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.
Michael Hanna is a class action civil rights attorney. He has litigated hundreds of federal claims and represented thousands of clients across the nation. His law practice focuses on the prosecution of discrimination claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Title II and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981 and 1983; unpaid wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); medical leave claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); disability discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and age discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).. Mr. Hanna has litigated many high profile cases that have been featured on The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, ABC Action News, Fox News, AOL News, The Huffington Post, The Washington Times, The Miami New Times, The Orlando Sentinel, The Associated Press, and various other national and local news syndicates. While Mr. Hanna is dedicated to eradicating illegal discrimination against people of all walks of life, his practice focuses predominantly on defending the rights of Arab-Americans. He works hand in hand with various civil rights organizations, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee on a national level. For this work, Mr. Hanna was honored to receive the 2015 ADC Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award. Mr. Hanna has also been selected by his peers as a 2017 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Star, an honor bestowed on less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state.. Mr. Hanna is admitted to the Michigan Bar and Florida Bar, and has litigated claims in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle District of Florida, Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Tennessee, Eastern District of Kentucky, District of South Carolina, Northern District of Mississippi, Northern District of Georgia, and District of Colorado.. Mr. Hanna’s Published decisions include the following:. Mr. Hanna is committed to defending the rights of employees and those who are unlawfully discriminated against.
Manmeet (Manny) Chahal's primary practice lies in corporate law. Manny has extensive experience in the areas of corporate finance, commercial real estate, and banking transactions. Manny has experience with representing clients in multi-billion-dollar bank finance and commercial real estate transactions, working primarily in leasing, acquisitions, and sales of commercial property. Manny also has experience with numerous cross-border (Canada and US) bank financing transactions in which he has successfully represented corporate clients in securing funding over two hundred million dollars.. On occasion, Manny handles very selective catastrophic personal injury cases. In November 2022, Manny obtained a unanimous jury trial verdict in Wayne County Circuit Court for over $2.3 million dollars plus an award for attorney fees and costs in a case for no-fault personal injury protection benefits on behalf of a client who was catastrophically injured in a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident. In January 2019, Manny also successfully recovered $1.1 million dollars in a motor vehicle accident case on behalf of a client who was catastrophically injured in a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident.. During law school, Manny procured a highly selective joint internship with the Abood Law Firm and Haddad Law Firm in Birmingham, Michigan. During this time, Manny gained extensive experience in handling civil disputes, criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases.. Following graduation from undergraduate school at the University of Western Ontario and prior to becoming an attorney, Manny worked for the Royal Bank of Canada in Downtown, Toronto. Manny has also interned with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario where he worked alongside a Member of Provincial Parliament.. Manny is fluent in reading and writing Hindi and Punjabi.
“I am passionate about the law and fighting for my clients. I have spent the majority of my career as a litigator, meaning handling lawsuits filed in trial courts resulting in substantial settlements or trials where I have a winning record. I care about your rights.”. The most important aspect of being a litigator is the ability to successfully try cases. Bob has extensive trial experience on both the defense side and plaintiff side. He worked on the defense side for seven years during which time he tried 35 cases to verdict and won each one of them. Bob then moved to the plaintiff side where he has worked for the past 23 years. During that time he has tried over 130 cases, winning most of them. Some of the larger verdicts include $2.82 million in an auto negligence case; $5.5 million in a medical malpractice case; $5.2 million in a jail death case; $4.7 million in a semi tractor crash case and $2.4 million in a medical malpractice case. He has worked on some of the largest and single personal injury cases in the State of Michigan and has personally settled cases amounting to well in excess of $100 million dollars cumulatively.. Bob graduated from Detroit College of Law, now called Michigan State University Law School, in 1993. Passed the bar exam and was admitted to the Michigan bar in May of 1993.. Since that time, he has spent the majority of his time working as a litigator, meaning handling lawsuits filed in trial courts typically resulting in settlement or trial.. Bob lives in Northville with his wife and 3 children. He coaches and plays hockey and enjoys college sports.
Gerald E. Thurswell, founder of The Thurswell Law Firm, graduated with distinction from Wayne State University Law School at the age of 23. He is a highly regarded expert in medical malpractice, birth injury, and auto accident litigation. Mr. Thurswell leads a team of 14 experienced attorneys and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for injured people throughout Michigan. The Thurswell Law Firm has received the “Best Law Firms” ranking by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as a metropolitan“Tier-1”firm for medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.. Mr.Thurswell has been chosen as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, Martindale-Hubble® has bestowed to Gerald Thurswell, in its 2011 edition, the “AV” Preeminent Rating, emblematic of the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Thurswell was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 for his outstanding expertise in medical malpractice and personal injury cases.* He has been selected by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Michigan. Only five percent of the lawyers in Michigan are named by Super Lawyers. Mr. Thurswell’s achievements have been acknowledged in the Detroit Business magazine, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in American Law, and Who's Who in the Midwest.. Mr.Thurswell was the President of the Metropolitan Detroit Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and is a member of the American Association for Justice – Birth Trauma Litigation Group; Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association; The American Society of Forensic Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers that have achieved several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice Executive Board, Justice PAC, and is on the Judicial Qualifications Committee for The Michigan Association for Justice. He has served the State Bar of Michigan as an Investigator and an Arbitrator for the Attorney Grievance Board. In addition, he has served as a Hearing Panel Chairman for the State Bar Discipline Board. Mr. Thurswell is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, Mr. Thurswell is also licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, and Colorado.
Nate is a personal injury lawyer with Conybeare Injury and Accident Lawyers,. In 2018, the National Trial Lawyers Association named Nate one of its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Michigan. Nate graduated from the University of Michigan and Chicago-Kent College of Law. While in law school, Nate interned with the United States Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Federal Defender. Nate graduated from the Trial Lawyers College in 2017, a prestigious trial program taught by several of the nation’s top trial attorneys.. Nate practices personal injury law because, according to him, it is a battle for the value of human life and human dignity. Nate explains this statement this way. Insurance companies have every advantage. They have the money, the time, and the workforce. They have the capacity to enhance others’ lives, but that’s not how they choose to use their resources. Instead, they use them to minimize peoples’ value as human beings; to make them feel like they don’t matter.. Nate’s response to this is simple, “People deserve better.” He believes his clients matter, their families matter, and their stories matter, and he will work tirelessly to see them valued. If you want a lawyer who cares deeply about his clients and will fight to see you valued, call Nate. He’ll fight for you.