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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.


16175 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Plantation 33317
Firm: Morrow & Milberg, P.A.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Tamarac 33319

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A.

Jonathon Gdanski is a trial attorney at Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. While working at the firm, he has handled over 1250 claims, where he recovered over $10 million. His other victories include securing a $75 million verdict against four major tobacco companies in the United States, which he did with his colleagues. He also working on notable class actions such as the suit against Toyota Motor Sales. Attorney Gdanski earned two bachelor’s degrees – one from Yeshiva University and the other from Genesis Jerusalem Institute. He went on to Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. To learn how he can help your case, call today for a free consultation.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Independence 44131
Firm: Staff Counsel of The Cincinnati Ins. Co.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5
+1 (954) 466-8291
Location: Wilton Manors 33311
Firm: Mr. Alexander Steel Davis

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
+1 (954) 738-4980
Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Luks & Santaniello LLC.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Davie 33314
Firm: Paul E. Suss P.A.

The Law Office of Paul E. Suss, founded in 1996, is dedicated to providing Floridians with the strong and focused representation they deserve. Paul E. Suss, a University of Florida Law School graduate, has been practicing law in the state since 1989. With extensive experience representing individuals going against insurance companies and large corporations, he knows the strategies used by 'big business' to take advantage of an already injured individuals. Paul E. Suss will handle your claim personally and you will feel confident in knowing that he has been fighting for his clients for the past 35 years. Rest assured that as a client of Paul E. Suss P.A., you will be treated with the respect you deserve. Understanding the difficulties of having an accident and being injured, Paul E. Suss is committed to being the advocate clients need during their most difficult times.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Plantation 33324
Firm: Velasquez Dolan Soler, PA

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, William graduated from Florida International University with a major in Criminal Justice and Minor in Public Administration. He then attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, and studied abroad at the China University of Political Science and Law, and the University of Barcelona, Facultat de Dret, where he participated in the dual degree program offered by Nova.. William graduated May of 2013 with a concentration in International Legal Practice and was admitted to the Florida Bar in September of 2013. While a student at the Nova Southeastern University Law Center, William served as president of the Hispanic Law Student Society and was one of the founders who created a scholarship fund for incoming students. William was also a law student advisor and recipient of the 2011 Rebecca Knox Public Interest Law Fellowship serving over 400 hours of community work.. Prior to joining the Law Offices Velasquez Dolan Arias, P.A. in October of 2013, William worked at Legal Aid of Broward County, and clerked for the Honorable Judge Thomas M. Lynch, IV, at the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Florida. William practices primarily in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Kelley/Uustal

Attorney Robert W. Kelley is a founding Partner at Kelley / Uustal. Mr. Kelley is a highly accomplished attorney and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in the United States. He has also earned numerous other awards and recognitions, including his continued inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication, Florida Super Lawyers® Magazine, and South Florida’s Best Lawyers.. Mr. Kelley has tried over 100 jury trials during his career. His record of success includes the 7th largest jury verdict in the country according to the National Law Journal, and more than 25 multi-million jury verdicts in a wide range of cases involving auto accidents, boating accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and construction accidents.. Attorney Kelley has been a Board Certified Civil Trial by the Florida Bar for over two decades, is a respected lecturer and law professor, and a committed member of his local community. Mr. Kelley is also the founder of The Dive Bar, an Underwater Bar Association comprised of SCUBA certified lawyers who are committed to the preservation of coral reefs and the marine environment of the Florida Keys.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Middletown 02842
Firm: Silva, Thomas, Martland & Offenberg Ltd

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Newport 02840
Firm: Law Offices of Amy Rice

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
+1 (772) 356-4735
Location: Vero Beach 32963
Firm: Gould Cooksey Fennell, P.A.

Brooke W. Odom is a member of our firm’s Litigation Department, and focuses her practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, commercial and business litigation, as well as probate and trust litigation. Ms. Odom grew up in Sanford, Florida, and spent her junior year in high school as a Congressional Page in Washington, D.C. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2000, and from Stetson University College of Law with a juris doctor in 2004. While a student at Stetson, Ms. Odom served on the school’s award-winning Moot Court Board.. Upon graduating from law school, Ms. Odom joined the appellate practice group of a large law firm in Tampa, Florida. To be closer to family, Ms. Odom moved to Vero Beach in 2006. Since moving to Vero Beach, she has worked as Assistant County Attorney for Indian River County, and at a small firm practicing commercial litigation. Ms. Odom’s broad range of experience is invaluable to her approach to litigating her cases and maximizing results for her clients.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Vero Beach 32960
Firm: Law Office of Brian J Connelly PLLC

Brian J. Connelly dedicates his service to obtaining fair and just compensation for clients who have suffered injury through the negligence of others. Born in Vero Beach, he returned to his hometown and has specialized in the practice personal injury and civil trial law for 25 years.  Mr. Connelly focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice and insurance litigation.  He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Civil Trial Law. Mr. Connelly also maintains an “AV” rating, the highest conferred for legal ability and ethics, from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.  He is recognized as a Super Lawyer by nomination of his peers.. After attending the College of the Holy Cross and earning his law degree from Stetson University College of Law, Mr. Connelly began his career as a trial lawyer. Recently, Mr. Connelly’s trial advocacy skills resulted in the largest verdict in Indian River County history for a non-surgical automobile accident case. Working as co-counsel with then-partner David Carter, the two obtained a jury verdict, which ranked among the highest awards in personal injury cases in the history of our community. Florida Lawyer, a magazine covering legal matters throughout the state, profiled the case.. Mr. Connelly values his commitment to the community and is an active volunteer with Youth Guidance and serves as a mentor for two young men with his wife.  He has served on the boards of the ARC of Indian River County and the Mental Health Association. He is also co-founder and Chairman of the Board for the Indian River Lacrosse Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth and development of lacrosse for the youth of Indian River County. Mr. Connelly previously served as a past President for the Indian River County Bar Association, and spent three years as the Indian River County Pro Bono Liaison for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Middletown 02842
Firm: Karns Law Group

Sarah Karns Burman joined Karns Law Group in 2004. She specializes in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Traumatic Brain Injury and Maritime Injuries.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Walnut Creek 94595

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Walnut Creek 94598

I operate a personal injury law firm as a sole practitioner. My law practice has been built on referrals. Since 1985 I have been successfully mediating, arbitrating and trying personal injury cases. As a result, I have many return clients. Many of my clients refer their friends, family members, and others to me for personal injury representation.. What makes me successful?  I produce favorable outcomes for my clients. I also promote public safety by ensuring that defective or dangerous conditions are repaired or otherwise rectified. I am known in the legal community as representing clients with personal injury claims. I am able to work well with opposing counsel in order to maximize the recovery for my clients.. I provide personal service to my clients. As a solo practitioner, my clients speak and deal with me directly. My clients are not bounced from the receptionist, to a paralegal or other attorney.. I am here to be of service to you. I typically meet prospective clients in my Walnut Creek office or in my Oakley office. I have met clients at their home, the hospital and even once met a client in jail.. I will be honest with you. I offer a free consultation to discuss your injuries and evaluate your claim. If I am unable to be of service to you I will provide you with a recommendation.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Walnut Creek 94596

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Walnut Creek 94598
Firm: Law Offices of Mark R. Mittelman, P.C.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Walnut Creek 94596

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Walnut Creek 94596

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