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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.


16225 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

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Location: Las Vegas 89147
Firm: Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys

Attorney Brett Harris grew up in Las Vegas and moved to New York to get her Bachelor’s degree in English from New York University.  After undergraduate school, Brett returned home to Las Vegas to attend the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.. During law school, Brett was President of the Student Bar Association and an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.  Brett externed at the American Civil Liberties Union, completed a clerkship at the Clark County Public Defender’s office, and represented juvenile delinquent clients in the law school’s Juvenile Justice Clinic.  Upon graduation, Brett received a Dean’s Award for her contributions to the law school.. Brett is admitted to the State Bar of Nevada, United States District Court for the District of Nevada, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  She has practiced law in the areas of negligence, medical malpractice, civil rights, and criminal defense. She currently practices exclusively in the area of Plaintiff’s personal injury at Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys.  In her free time, Brett enjoys working out, cooking, and binge watching Netflix.

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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Las Vegas

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Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Weiss & Christensen

Paul Weiss is a founding member of Weiss & Christensen and a long-time resident of Las Vegas. During high school and college, Paul served as a medic in the Arizona, Pennsylvania and New York Army National Guards. Paul graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude, with a BA in English. Paul then attended Vanderbilt School of Law, earning his JD and serving as an associate editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review. Paul began practicing law in Mississippi at a large regional firm before moving to Las Vegas to start a personal injury law firm with his cousin.. Paul limits his practice to personal injury, where he has secured tens of millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients.

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Location: Las Vegas 89104

Ryan attended Brigham Young University where he obtained his B.S. in Political Science in 2004. He then went on to J. Reuben Clark School of Law at Brigham Young University where he achieved his J.D. in 2008. He was admitted to State Bar of Nevada in 2008. Ryan is admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Ryan has worked for Christensen Law Offices since graduating from law school. Ryan has tried and resolved numerous cases totaling millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.. While in law school, Ryan took first place in the BYU Trial Advocacy Tournament and was recognized by the Utah State Bar Litigation Section for his trial advocacy abilities. Ryan was also active on the BYU Moot Court team winning several awards, including a second place finish at the George Washington University Religious Freedom Moot Court Competition where he argued in front of 9th Circuit Court of Appeal Justice O'Scannlain, Diarmuid Fionntain, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Justice Jeffrey Sutton, and Kevin "Seamus" Hasson, Founder and Chairman of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.

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Location: Las Vegas 89118
Firm: Peters and Associates, LLP.

You’ll be happy to know that Peters and Associates is a full-service law firm.  Experienced attorneys specialize in one thing: Customer Service. Our attorneys are consistently named among the best lawyers in Las Vegas*.. In most personal injury (car accident) cases, any attorney can get a result.  At Peters and Associates, we get great results and our clients get paid quickly.  In addition, our dedication to customer service is constantly recognized by external rating organizations and most P and A clients would be happy sending their friends and family to our firm for help with their cases.  In fact, nearly a third of our clients heard about our law firm from someone they knew that used us and was very happy with their results.

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Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Smith Carbajal

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Location: Las Vegas 89128
Firm: The Nwogbe Law Group, PLLC

Contact me 24/7 to set up a free case evaluation and lets work together to get you PAID what you deserve. As a lifelong resident of the Las Vegas valley, I am invested in the success and well being of the individuals that make up this wonderful community.  When you hire me as your attorney, you will not be treated as just another number or file; you become my number one priority.  As a former insurance defense attorney, I take pride in knowing that I possess the skills necessary to ensure that my clients can confidently rely upon me to help them avoid the bullying, low-balling tactics of  insurance mega-companies.  I am a born winner and I will battle relentlessly on your behalf.. I treat every case with the same level of care, diligence, compassion and dedication no matter how big or small.  I will provide nothing less than my very best effort, knowledge, skill and aggressiveness to work toward obtaining a favorable outcome in your case.

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Location: Las Vegas 89146
Firm: Kang & Associates

Attorney Kyle R. Tatum chose a career practicing law due to his close ties to the Hispanic community and his awareness at the disservice and injustice that was taking place to the immigrant population in the United States. Kyle wanted to make sure that citizens and non-citizens alike were treated with fairness and respect in the workplace and given an opportunity to see the best of what our country has to offer.. Kyle’s interests are in the fields of immigration, employment law and personal injury.. Kyle is affiliated and volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America and has been a Troop Leader for both English and Spanish scout troops in two states since 2007. Kyle currently volunteers as a merit badge counselor and accompanies troops as needed on activities.. Kyle is a Member of the Latino Bar Association.. Brigham Young University – BA History. University of Arkansas Little Rock – JD. Kyle was awarded scholarships for academic achievement throughout his law school career.. During law school he was accepted into various limited entry programs that focused on international law. Kyle participated in an international business law program which focused on trade in the European Union and international litigation in the summer of 2011 in Rome, Italy.. In the summer of 2012, Kyle completed another international law program in Guanajuato Mexico which focused on international trade agreements, the Hague convention, and international contract law. Upon completion of the program he applied for and was accepted to an internship with the President of the State Supreme Court of Guanajuato. While there he assisted both judges and attorneys with an understanding of American criminal procedure while they transferred their criminal trial process from a written brief, to oral trial process, similar to US criminal procedure.. During his final year of law school Kyle was accepted into a competitive internship with the Honorable Judge D. Price Marshall of the Eighth Circuit District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.. Kyle also won an award for best oral argument in his trial advocacy class.. Fluent in Spanish. State of Nevada

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Location: Las Vegas 89117
Firm: Bertoldo Carter Smith & Cullen

Brett A. Carter is a skilled Las Vegas personal injury lawyer and a partner at Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen. A longtime advocate for the injured and victims of negligence, Brett brings a passion for medicine to his practice of law. He is extensively knowledgeable about the best medical providers in the area, as well as the various treatments for each type of injury. More than this, he understands the many, far-reaching effects a serious injury has on a person’s life and, because of this, he is committed to providing each and every client with the care, compassion, and attention they deserve.Brett has secured millions of dollars for his clients over the course of his legal career, including several multimillion-dollar results. He has earned numerous awards and honors, including being named among the Top Attorneys in the Mountain States, receiving several readers’ choice awards from local publications, and earning the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, among many other accolades.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89107
Firm: Cloward Hicks & Brasier

Alison is a native Las Vegan who has spent most of her career fighting for the rights of injured people.. Immediately after law school, Alison worked for one of Nevada's largest insurance defense firms.  With that experience, she was able learn how insurance companies work and the tactics that are often employed to increase insurance company profits and decrease the recovery of injured people.  Alison knew that she needed to protect the rights of injured people and help them receive the compensation they deserve.. Alison's career is dedicated to helping protect the rights of victims.  She also volunteers her time to give a voice to children in foster care by volunteering with CASA (Court Appointed Special Adocates) of Las Vegas.. Alison loves spending her free time with her husband cheering for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team, training for and running half-marathons, and traveling.

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Location: Las Vegas 89147
Firm: H&P Law

Family is the most important thing to me and everything that I do revolves around my family.  In fact, my family was the main reason that I chose Estate Planning as my primary practice area.  Estate planning is all about family.  It is one of the best gifts that you can give the ones you love and it is always a pleasure to help my clients go through the process.

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Location: Las Vegas 89118
Firm: Court King Injury Law

Forged from the fires of fierce competition, Court King Injury Law is here to serve up justice when you get injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Court King fearlessly competes for your compensation by outmaneuvering difficult opponents to come out on top and get the win. Court King’s founder and managing attorney, Jordan J. Butler, is an award-winning litigator and former Division I scholarship athlete who understands what it takes to prevail against an array of adversaries, including negligent and reckless actors, unyielding insurance companies and difficult opposing counsel.

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Location: Las Vegas 89148
Firm: Maier Gutierrez & Associates

Joseph Gutierrez is a founding partner of the law firm Maier Gutierrez Ayon focusing his legal practice on all phases of litigation, from obtaining fast and favorable pre-litigation results to handling cases through trial and appeal. He regularly represents clients in business litigation, employment litigation, and personal injury cases.Joseph’s commitment to providing each client with the individualized attention and respect they deserve comes from personal experience. As a victim of a serious car accident as a teenager, Joseph experienced firsthand what it was like to have his case brushed aside by “big name” attorneys on television who were looking for nothing more than a quick settlement. At Maier Gutierrez Ayon, clients can rest assured that their cases will be handled by skilled attorneys, not legal assistants, and that no case will be settled out of fear of litigation or taking a case to trial.Throughout his career, Joseph has successfully litigated personal injury lawsuits including his work on medical malpractice and pharmaceutical cases. Additionally, he has represented homeowners’ associations (HOAs), major manufacturers, banks, hotels, production shows and major restaurant chains. Joseph also has successfully represented clients in Whistleblower claims and Title VII/Retaliation charges.Joseph has extensive experience in negotiation, settlement, litigation, and trial in both personal injury and complex commercial litigation cases. He is also experienced in handling pre-litigation investigations for businesses toward the goal of avoiding costly litigation.While in law school Joseph worked for the United States Circuit Judge Arthur L. Alarcon, Ninth Circuit Court. Following graduation and admission to the Nevada Bar, he began his law career at a small Las Vegas litigation firm. Prior to founding Maier Gutierrez Ayon, Joseph served as a litigator with Nevada’s oldest incorporated law firm, Beckley Singleton and then at the international law firm, Greenberg Traurig.After several years of working for large law firms, Joseph established Maier Gutierrez Ayon, with his partners Jason Maier and Luis Ayon, with the goal of providing clients the highest level of personal service.. Education. Awards and Recognitions. Bar Admissions. Court Admissions. Professional Memberships

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89134
Firm: Hanratty Law Group

Mr. Hanratty obtained a degree in Chemistry with a minor in Biochemistry with honors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in December 1997. After obtaining a scholarship in May 1998, Mr. Hanratty attended Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California. In May 2001, Mr. Hanratty obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree (Cum Laude) from Whittier Law School where he finished in the top 12% of his class of over 200 candidates. Mr. Hanratty also received Whittier Law School’s Intellectual Property Certificate for course work in the areas of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets.. Mr. Hanratty has been a member of the Nevada Bar and has practiced in Las Vegas, Nevada since October 2001. Mr. Hanratty initially worked for a Large Insurance Defense Firm where he concentrated on all aspects of civil litigation including catastrophic personal injury, real estate litigation, contract litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, evictions, and business/corporate/LLC disputes. It was during this time, Mr. Hanratty gained invaluable knowledge of the tactics of the insurance companies in defending personal injury lawsuits. Thereafter, Mr. Hanratty determined to represent those less fortunate individuals that are significantly injured due to the another parties negligence.. As a direct result in December 2003, Mr. Hanratty decided to focus his practice to represent persons injured in accidents including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, drunk driver collisions, wrongful death claims, uninsured/underinsured claims, pedestrian/automobile accidents, bike/automobile accidents, dog bites/dog attacks, defective products, truck accidents, and serious and catastrophic injuries.. Since his admission, Mr. Hanratty has represented only a select and limited number of clients at any given time in a diligent effort to provide each and every client the strongest, most aggressive, and best representation available. If you are looking for an attorney that will diligently work to provide you the strongest, most aggressive and best representation available, please contact our office located in the heart of Las Vegas for a free confidential consultation.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89145
Firm: Sklar Williams PLLC

Anthony R. Ager practices in the areas of plaintiffs’ personal injury, landlord tenant law, commercial litigation and both gaming and non-gaming collections. Mr. Ager has represented a wide variety of personal injury claimants in catastrophic and less-severe injury cases. His landlord tenant practice includes representing commercial landlords in eviction proceedings and counseling landlords on resolving disputes with tenants. As a commercial litigator, Mr. Ager represents businesses in Nevada’s state and federal courts. Mr. Ager draws on his extensive experience in gaming and non-gaming collections to assist clients in collecting on judgments in all of his practice areas.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89144
Firm: Clark Seegmiller & Associates

I have been practicing law for more than 24 years in Las Vegas, Nevada.  I can help you and your loved ones if you suffered a personal injury matter.  Car accidents, slip and falls, wrongful deaths, please call my office at.

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Location: Las Vegas 89117
Firm: Muehlbauer Law Office, Ltd.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
+1 (855) 525-3806
Location: Las Vegas 89117
Firm: Attorney Brent Carson, LLC

Brent A. Carson is a fourth generation Nevadan.  His family moved to Las Vegas in 1905.  As a lifetime resident of Nevada, he has seen numerous changes to our Valley.  Brent has strong ties to the community and has dedicated his law practice to helping the people of this community.. Brent graduated from the University of Nevada in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance/Business Administration.. After college, Brent went to Law School at Creighton University. He graduated in 1996.. Brent began his law career at a larger law firm in Nevada, focusing primarily on Insurance Defense litigation.  He then took this knowledge of the insurance industry and opened his own law firm, this time fighting the insurance companies and representing the people wrongfully injured by the negligence of others.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Reno 89509
Firm: Battle Born Injury Lawyers - Reno Office

Matthew W. Hoffmann is an experienced personal injury lawyer who currently works for Battle Born Injury Lawyers, which is an esteemed personal injury law firm assisting clients across Nevada, with offices in Reno, Las Vegas, Henderson, and the vicinity.. Attorney Hoffmann was born and raised in rural North Dakota, and he earned his J.D., With Distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law. Matthew was a scholarship student and was also the President of the Moot Court Board.. Upon graduation, Mr. Hoffmann relocated to Las Vegas and started his legal career as an insurance defense attorney. That experience is invaluable to his current role as a personal injury attorney, as he knows how insurance companies operate from the inside. He uses this knowledge to the benefit of his clients.. Attorney Hoffman is currently active in many professional organizations, including Citizens for Justice, the Clark County Bar Association, and the Nevada Justice Association. The Nevada Business Journal named him one of the top 150 lawyers in Southern Nevada, and Super Lawyers has named him a Rising Star four separate times. In addition, Matthew is currently an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest peer rating standard offered by Martindale.. If you are looking for a Las Vegas or Reno personal injury lawyer, look no further than Matthew W. Hoffmann and Battle Born Injury Lawyers.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Mazzeo Law, LLC

Peter Mazzeo is founder and operating partner of Mazzeo Law, LLC and has taken his knowledge of insurance defense tactics to represent personal injury victims in their claims. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Bridgeport, CT and his JD degree from Brooklyn Law School.  Peter is a licensed attorney in NV and NY specializing in personal injury and is a member in good standing with both the Nevada State Bar and New York State Bar. Throughout his career, Peter has gained extensive knowledge skill & experience in processing and litigating personal injury claims including injuries arising from defective products, dangerous premises, vicious animal attacks and med-malpractice. He is one of Nevada's leading trial attorneys, he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized as a top-tier attorney by The National Trial Lawyers, Nevada Business Magazine and MyVegas Magazine.  He has successfully argued complex appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court in Carson City.  Peter Has Won Millions of Dollars for His Clients in auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, lack of security in home intrusions, products liability cases, etc.

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