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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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A large percentage of my courtroom practice is Traffic Ticket Defense. I handle more than 1,000 traffic cases per week and obtain outstanding results.
Michelle is a third generation attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After working for both a small boutique firm and a large national firm, Michelle opened her own practice so that she could get back to doing what she does best: helping people. She believes everyone deserves the best legal representation possible.. Michelle's practice focuses on representing clients injured as a result of medical malpractice, defective products, slip and falls, and other forms of negligence and strict liability.. Michelle is active in the local Broward County Bar Association as well as the Jewish Federation of Broward County. She has been selected as a Florida Rising Star by SuperLawyers for 2013 and 2014.. Michelle, originally from the Philadelphia area, is the daughter of a physician-attorney and a speech language pathologist. Michelle earned her Bachelor's degree from The Johns Hopkins University in 2004 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2009.. She chose to go to law school after her next-door neighbors brought a lawsuit against her parents in an attempt to wrongfully claim title to some of her parents' property. Michelle watched her parents suffer not just because of the frivolous lawsuit, but also because of the excessively high legal fees. Wanting to help people without taking advantage of them, Michelle pursued a legal career with the hopes of focusing on representing those who had been injured or even killed through the carelessness of others.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Bruce has helped clients throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond work through their cases and reach a favorable settlement. Bruce is an attorney and the founding partner of Taubman Law in Ohio City.. If you’re looking for a Cleveland attorney who cares about what you’re going through, consider working with Bruce. Bruce has dedicated his life to helping people all over the state of Ohio. After practicing law in downtown Cleveland for 30 years, Bruce recognized that most of his clients were focused outside the city, and chose to move his office to Ohio City to be closer to the people and communities he represents.. Bruce attended The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School and is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Nevada. He is also a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Nevada Bar Association and a member of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.. With over 40 years of legal experience in medical malpractice, workers compensation, personal injury, and employment discrimination cases, Bruce Taubman is a Cleveland attorney you can count on when you need help.. Bruce has tried hundreds of cases in Northeast Ohio, and he is dedicated to making sure that every client he works with receives compensation that is fair and just. Whether you’re hurt on the job, injured in a car accident, or facing hardship after improper medical care, Bruce will be there for whatever you need.
Blake Markus practices in several areas of law including Business Litigation, Construction Defect and Personal Injury. Blake's practice has spanned from representing multinational window and door industry clients to aiding local clients in personal injury matters, business issues, and real estate disputes. He has also been published for research on complex antitrust law issues. Blake helps local businesses and corporate entities with formation of LLCs, operating agreements and contract analysis, non-compete litigation, and litigating disputes between members or with third parties.. Blake lives in downtown Jefferson City and is active in service and community organizations. He is a member of the Jefferson City Planning and Zoning Commission, a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and a former board member of the Jefferson City Rotaract Club. Blake has lived in Missouri and West Virginia most of his life.. Recognizing the amazing results he has obtained for his clients, Blake received the Missouri Lawyer's Weekly Up & Coming Lawyer Award in 2014 and an award from Missouri Lawyer's Weekly for the second largest settlement in Missouri in 2016 for a truck collision case.
Jim was born in St. Louis, Missouri and obtained his Law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 1987. In law school Jim was a member of the school's regional trial competition team coached by former Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice, the Honorable Michael Wolff. Jim has tried countless civil jury trials in State and Federal Courts in many counties in Missouri. He has prepared and argued appeals before all three Missouri Courts of Appeal and the Missouri Supreme Court.. In 1998 Jim, with his wife and three children, moved to Springfield where he opened and managed the local office of the State's largest civil trial firm. Over the years Jim has represented professionals in many fields including medical, legal, real estate, design and Veterinary medicine. He has tried cases for some of the Country's largest retailers including Wal-Mart, Walgreens and J C Penney.. Jim is a Missouri Rule 17 listed mediator with the Missouri Supreme Court, a member of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and the Missouri Bar Association.. In his spare time Jim enjoys cooking, entertaining, golf, soccer and hunting. You can hear Jim on Fridays at 5:00 PM on KWTO AM 560 where he hosts "Through the Grapevine," a wine and food related radio show.
Chris routinely litigates cases within General District Court, Circuit Court and Federal District Court. He has litigated in all levels of Virginia’s trial courts as well as litigating in the Virginia Court of Appeals, Virginia Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. While knowing that some cases will settle without the need of litigation, Chris prepares every case as if it will ultimately be brought before the court. He has an active litigation practice helping those wronged by the carelessness of others and is often referred cases from attorneys both local and from around the country.. Chris is a Life Member of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (VBVRS) where he served as an attendant in charge and a field training instructor to the VBVRS. He has coupled his EMS & leadership experience in the community and now serves actively on the Tidewater EMS Council which facilitates regional cooperation, planning and implementation of an integrated emergency medical services delivery system. His citizen engagement extends beyond the courtroom, as he is also a member of the City of Virginia Beach Beaches and Waterway Commission appointed by the City Council. He is a practicing attorney in the Hampton Roads Community and litigates cases throughout Virginia along with being a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia State Bar, Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association, Virginia Beach Bar Association, and the Norfolk/Newport News Criminal Justice Act Panel. He has made appearances on television ranging from the safe towing of trailers to winter weather safety, and crashes that occur upon the roadway.
Brandon Fasse grew up north of Detroit in Washington Township and is a lifelong resident of Metro Detroit. Brandon worked for two large law firms after law school. In 2016, he established Fasse Law to provide affordable legal services in diverse substantive areas.. Brandon takes a personal approach in his law practice. He gets to know each client and cares deeply about the client’s welfare beyond just the concern at hand. Through ongoing communication during the course of a matter, Brandon develops a close working relationship with every client. He addresses all of a client’s concerns and questions and carefully explains the legal details and process.. Clients value his honest, direct approach and the attentive care that he devotes to a matter. His personable manner puts clients at ease and provides the foundation for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.. Brandon counsels and represents clients in a broad range of legal matters. He handles both transactions and litigation. His experience in both types of work is a benefit to every client.. Business law services for individuals and companies are part of his practice. His clients include start-ups and smaller businesses that do not need full-time legal counsel, but still require assistance from an experienced lawyer. Brandon helps those clients with concerns and issues arising in the business, including matters relating to day-to-day operations.. Within his business practice, Brandon has a special focus on providing legal counsel to health care businesses. He assists providers and medical professionals with purchasing practices, licensing, supplier arrangements, compliance, and other matters.. Brandon’s practice also includes representing clients in personal injury claims for harm caused by another person. His goal always is to recover the full compensation his client deserves. He handles all types of personal injury cases.. For individuals and families, Brandon assists with estate planning. His services include business succession planning, which is especially important to provide continuity for small and family businesses.. If a family loses a loved one, Brandon provides full support for the legally necessary probate and estate administration to settle the decedent’s estate. He shoulders as much of the burden as possible, to spare the family worry and stress and enable them to focus on their family instead of legal matters.. Brandon handles other types of legal matters as well. His litigation experience enables him to assist clients with any kind of litigation, even if the matter doesn’t fall neatly into a specific practice area. He also assists with many different types of transactions.. When he’s not working, Brandon spends his free time with his wife Madeline and their daughter Genevieve. Two Airedale Terriers, Ruby and Ralph, create a lively household at their home in Grosse Pointe Park. The family mostly enjoys just spending time together at home. They also like to spend time Up North and travel to new places.
This passage provides information about Mark A. Vrana, who is a litigation attorney practicing primarily in the areas of personal injury and family law. He graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University Law School, has experience interning for judges and working as a law clerk. He has been practicing since 2004, admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. He is a member of the Macomb County Bar Association and Michigan Association for Justice. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf, and is a fan of sports teams from Detroit and the University of Michigan.
Barry F. LaKritz, Founder and Senior Partner, graduated from Wayne State University as a Phi Beta Kappa in 1969. Thereafter, he attended Wayne State University Law School where he graduated with Honors in 1972. Subsequently, he became a principal Partner in the Firm of Ulanoff, Ross, Summer & LaKritz, P.C., a full service Trial and Appellate Law Firm. He chose to leave that Firm in 1982, in order to establish his own Firm, specializing in the representation of individuals involved in a variety of injury situations giving rise to insurance claims and lawsuits.. Mr. LaKritz has enjoyed great success in resolving and litigating substantial injury claims in several counties in Michigan. He is actively involved in several roles including those of Trial Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator and Facilitator in several counties in Michigan. Previously, he was appointed by the Presiding Judge of the Oakland County Circuit Court as a Special Master (Judge Pro Tem) in connection with the litigation of complicated civil multi-party litigation.. Mr. LaKritz has extensive experience in regard to litigation involving liquor liability, especially as it relates to automobile and truck crash litigation. However, his background is extremely diverse, as he has litigated and resolved cases covering the full panorama of personal injury litigation. Mr. LaKritz has served as Trial counsel in a multitude of cases over several years of practice, achieving Trial verdicts or settlements in multiple cases in excess of $1,000,.. Mr. LaKritz has, for many years, been a member of both the American Association for Justice and the Michigan Association for Justice and has been a featured speaker at various seminars devoted to his areas of interest. He is also a member of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. Mr. LaKritz is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and the State of Arizona and has affiliations with personal injury Law Firms in many states, including the State of Florida. Mr. LaKritz is a member of the Detroit, Oakland and Macomb County Bar Associations in addition to the Federal Bar Association. Also, he is among a small number of attorneys who have been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
Lee R. Atterbury was raised in Dodge County, WI. He attended college at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and obtained a BA degree cum laude majoring in philosophy. He then attended law school at the University of Wisconsin where he was selected to be on Law Review and where he served as a Note and Comment Editor. He graduated with his juris doctorate degree in 1974.. Lee’s entire career has been devoted to representing people who have been injured. Over the years, he has represented hundreds of people injured in automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, construction site accidents, and also those who have been injured by dogs, livestock, dangerous and defective products and by professional negligence, including medical malpractice and legal malpractice and those who have been treated unfairly by their own insurance company. He has handled serious injury cases involving head injuries, burns, multiple fractures, disfigurement, psychological injuries and spinal cord injuries and paralysis. Lee has an additional interest in horse related cases and has litigated horse related cases and has also mediated and settled horse cases, involving both injuries to horses and to people.. Lee has tried over 100 cases to juries in multiple different state and federal courts throughout Wisconsin as well as in Iowa and has arbitrated cases for clients throughout Wisconsin and in Missouri. He has taken deposition testimony all across the United States. He has obtained settlements for clients that provide fair compensation in personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and legal malpractice cases.. Lee has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist and recertified twice as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and Certified in Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy. He has also been a Wisconsin Super Lawyer since 2006 and has been listed as Best Lawyers in Wisconsin by Milwaukee and Madison Magazines multiple times. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, State Bar of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Association for Justice and the Dane County Bar Association.. Outside of work, Lee is an avid outdoorsman and horseman, and lives on a horse farm in rural Dane County. He is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a licensed private pilot. He is also a published author of several novels, including Solitude Showdown, Meeteetse Massacre, and the soon to be released Crazywoman Chance.
Michael J. Eisenberg, co-founder and partner of Rosenberg, Eisenberg & Associates, LLC, has successfully represented clients in a variety of personal injury matters. Michael worked at two of the larger personal injury law firms in Chicago, helping countless clients receive top results before co-founding Rosenberg, Eisenberg & Associates, LLC, with partner, Richard N. Rosenberg. Michael prides himself on his accessibility to clients, strong work ethic, and even stronger case results. As a personal injury lawyer, Michael is dedicated to helping people who have been seriously injured seek justice, and has successfully obtained millions in recoveries for his clients