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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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Rachel Berenson founded Berenson & Associates in Albuquerque in order to provide more personalized and high-quality representation to clients. As an experienced attorney, she has been practicing law for over 15 years, tackling complex cases involving personal injury accidents, employee harassment, and advocating for victims of sexual abuse. She is also certified in auto accident reconstruction, a unique skill that allows her to accurately investigate and assess injury claims. Ms. Berenson is dedicated to providing honest, effective, and effective counsel. She is fluent in Spanish and Bahasa Indonesian.
Dave Joeckel is and always has been a trial lawyer. He has a genuine talent for resolving disputes.. He attended Texas Tech University, where he was a 3-year starter and 4-year football letterman for the Red Raiders. After earning his BBA in Lubbock, he also pursued his JD from Texas Tech Law School, where he was appointed to Law Review and graduated with honors in 1986.. For the last 15 plus years, Dave has been a sole practitioner in Dallas-Fort Worth and has handled hundreds of cases for injured and wronged individuals. Previously, he had honed his skills as a partner at the 300-laywer firm Hopkins & Sutter.. Dave is also a recognized expert in bad faith insurances practices in that he has presented at four different seminars on this subject. Dave is equally comfortable in practicing before state or federal courts. His license allows him to practice in all of the state courts in Texas and he is also licensed to practice before Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Divisions of Texas of the United States District Courts, The Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Dave has tried more than twenty trials to a jury, and has handled appeals before at least ten appellate courts. In Texas, virtually all cases go to mediation. For this reason, Dave is a trained mediator. He has used his training to benefit his clients who settle at mediation.. Not only is Dave committed to helping his clients, he is also committed to helping his community. For the last ten years, Dave has handled church disputes as an arbitrator for the Lutheran Church. He has served on the board at Arlington Museum of Art, Dental Health for Arlington, Girls, Inc. of Tarrant County, Arlington Philharmonic, Arlington Colt Football Booster Club and Arlington Colt Volleyball Booster Club. Dave also founded the Weekly Legal Clinic at Lutheran Inter-City Network Coalition in North Fort Worth, and was also founder of both the Spirit and Sports Camp at Grace Lutheran Church in Arlington and the Dad’s Club at Hill Elementary in Arlington, Texas. Finally, Dave has helped kids by coaching 23 different teams while his kids were growing up, including nine years of youth football, three years of youth volleyball, four years of youth soccer, two years of youth baseball, and five years of high school football seven-on-seven.. Dave has been married to Reecanne Joeckel for 28 years. They were high school sweethearts, and attended Texas Tech together. Reecanne and a partner own Brandera, an advertising agency in Fort Worth, Texas.. Athletics have always been a big part of the Joeckel household. Dave and Reecanne were both athletes, and likewise, so are their children. The oldest son, David, 23, is now a math teacher and football coach at North Mesquite High School. David was an All-Conference and All-Region offensive lineman at DePauw University,where he earned a Economics degree. Sarah, 21, is a junior at Texas Christian University. She is pursuing a Motion Science degree with the plan of attending Physician Assistant School after college. She is a two year letterman on TCU’s volleyball team and has two more years of eligibility. Twins Matt and Luke, 19, are freshman business majors at Texas A&M University. They play football at A&M. Matt, a quarterback, was redshirted for the 2010 season, and Luke, an offensive left tackle, started every game this season for the Aggies.
Guided by the principle that every person and corporation has a moral and legal duty to care for the safety of others, for over 20 years, Allegra Carpenter has successfully battled to hold accountable malicious, over-reaching, and reckless wrong-doers. Her desire always is to bring justice to those who are catastrophically harmed by the bad or thoughtless acts of others. Her creative approach to selecting, strategizing, and advocating for worthy clients has earned her respect among clients and peers.. Allegra is AV-Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell. She has received recognition from Best Lawyers in America as one of the top personal injury attorneys in the region for the past 10 years, including Albuquerque personal injury "Lawyer of the Year" award in 2015. She is a Thompson Reuters rated "Super Lawyer“. She Martindale-Hubbell “AV” (highest rating) rated. She is an invited National Trial Lawyer's "New Mexico Top 100". Allegra is a regularly invited speaker to lawyer academic and professional education classes and seminars.
Davis Kelin has over 75 years of combined experience. Its lawyers are recognized as some of the top lawyers in the state by U.S. News and World Report, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers. They have tried numerous cases, obtained multi-million-dollar judgments and settlements, and they have recovered over 100 million dollars for their clients, including some of the largest verdicts in the state. Davis Kelin is not just an injury law firm. Davis Kelin is also recognized as one of the top trial law firms in the state of New Mexico in areas including insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and other complex civil litigation.. PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS WITH AN AGGRESSIVE, COMPLEX TRIAL APPROACH.Davis Kelin is not a high-volume firm. We put a significant amount of time and resources into every case we accept. This means we can only take the small percentage of cases we review that meet our case selection criteria. The cases we take on generally involve catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, motor vehicle injury accidents, egregious violations of rights, or are otherwise of significant public importance. We only take cases that we are willing to take to trial because they have been extensively vetted before filing a lawsuit.. As an injury law firm, we have a unique process for trial preparation, throughout which, our hope is that you’ll feel empowered to take a stand, and no longer feel like the victim. Beyond compensation, we are dedicated to litigating injury cases to punish the wrongdoer, or tortfeasor, who would rather ignore these rules to benefit themselves.Representing Each Client On An Individual Basis. Ben Davis and Zackeree S. Kelin, both personal injury lawyers, partnered up with the intent of representing each client on an individual basis. We are sensitive to the fact that almost nothing compares to what you may be going through, whether you’re a victim, a family member or close friend. Dealing with a personal injury, malpractice or even a wrongful death case is arguably one of life’s most unpleasant experiences. Get the personal attention you deserve, contact us today to schedule your Free Consultation.
Salim Khayoumi is a seasoned attorney with deep roots in New Mexico, having completed his education at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico in 2005 with a degree in Sociology and earned his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 2008. Upon returning to New Mexico, Salim began his career as a prosecutor, handling a spectrum of cases in the state’s District Attorney’s Office.. Transitioning to civil litigation, Salim focused on representing clients in complex cases, including medical malpractice and negligence. His legal proficiency led to a $24 million verdict in 2023, demonstrating his commitment to client advocacy. As an integral part of Buchanan Law, Salim is recognized by peers, with honors such as Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star.. He actively engages with the New Mexico Bar and Trial Lawyers Associations and holds licenses to practice across New Mexico's state and district courts. Outside of work, Salim treasures time with his son and enjoys sports and outdoor adventures, from skiing to basketball.
Brent was named one of the National Trial Lawyers Associations "Top 40 Under 40" attorneys in New Mexico for 2012 and again in 2014. He was also named a Rising Star for the Southwestern United States by SuperLawyers in 2014 and again in 2015. He is licensed to practice law throughout all of New Mexico and has been admitted to practice in both United States District Court for the District of New Mexico and also United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.. Brent is a native New Mexican, born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He spent his childhood in Albuquerque and graduated Valley High School in 1998. He then enlisted in the United States Army and became a paratrooper. A year after arriving in his regular unit, Brent was one of four men in his battalion to earn the coveted Expert Infantryman's Badge, a symbol of tactical and technical proficiency. It was with the 82nd Airborne Division that Brent served in Kosovo as a radiotelephone operator on a scout sniper team. Following his service with the Army, he enrolled at Campbell University and enlisted in the North Carolina Army National Guard. After completing his first semester of college, he was deployed to Afghanistan.. Upon his return to North Carolina, Brent continued his studies at Campbell University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration. In 2006, Mr. Ferrel returned home to attend the University of New Mexico School of Law. He graduated in May of 2009. While at Law School, Mr. Ferrel was one of four students to win a spot on the University of New Mexico School of Law 2009 National Trial Competition Team.
At Garrett Law, you are working with locals. We grew up and still live in Albuquerque. You are not working with a huge, faceless firm; you are receiving personalized attention from lawyers who understand your needs, and are dedicated to helping you.
I provide personal attention and professional advocacy. Whether navigating the emotional and financial anxieties of a complex family dispute or hassling with insurance companies to settle a claim, addressing your needs is my priority.
Attorney Craig has been practicing law in the field of personal injury litigation in the Manchester New Hampshire area for 40 years. In 1965 he graduated from St. Anselm's College. In 1970 he graduated from Boston University Law School.. Attorney Craig is the youngest of ten children and comes from a family involved in injury law since 1929. His father, William Craig, attended Holy Cross College and Boston University Law School and started his practice in Manchester in 1929. Bill Craig's practice was general civil litigation, but primarily in personal injury and criminal defense. For the past 15 years or so, Tom Craig's practice has been exclusively in the area of plaintiffs' personal injury law.
My practice focuses on personal injury matters, workers' compensation and select family law cases. I recognize that people are coming to me at one of the most difficult times in their lives, when they need an expert and caring professional to assist them through the process to protect their rights and interests. I have an extensive background in personal injury litigation, including wrongful death cases, automobile collisions, trucking crashes, dog bites, sexual assaults, premises liability and medical malpractice. My family law practice includes all areas of family law, with a focus on military divorces.
Andrew Winters has nineteen years of experience representing individuals in New Hampshire’s. courtrooms. After graduating from Duke University School of Law in 1999, he spent more than six years honing his skills at the public defender’s office. Since entering private practice in 2006 Andrews entire focus has been litigation. His victories include cases before juries, judges, and the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He defends criminal charges ranging from DWI to first-degree murder. He represents many injury victims, frequently obtaining significant settlements. He also handles numerous family court matters including successful resolution of custody disputes and high net worth divorces. Over the years, Attorney Winters has earned a reputation as someone you want on your side in times of trouble.
Juris Doctorate, MBA, Business Owner, (30+ years) Commerical and Residential Real Estate Owner, Politician, Alderman at Large, Register of Probate, Host of Local Community Access TV Show (15 years) Citizen Activist, Married-Father of two boys.. Well known attorney, political and citizen activist located in Manchester, New Hampshire. Brings a wide variety of business, legal, political and real life experience to every problem put in front of him. Striives to take issues and problems and breaking them down to the smallest denomination and then figuring out a macro solution. In other words, there really are no problems that can't be solved if the parties are willing to find one. Patient when it comes to finding the proper solutions or desire to maximize answers that the client feels comfortable with. while other attorneys may think a settlement in the short term may get the job done, in areas like personal injury, being careful to make sure an end date or a final healing date has been reached is the better practice. Interested in quality cases and quality people to help out.. Personal Injury Attorney, Litigator, Trial Attorney, alderman at large, register of probate and owner of Theo's Restaurant. Manchester, New Hampsire resident, graduate of Memorial High School. Track and Cross Country Teams, member of Manchester Boys Club/Keystone Club, graduate of University System of NH, graduate of SNHU, graduate of Massachusetts School of Law, past member of Massachusetts Bar Association, current member of New Hampshire Bar Association, current member of NH Federal District Court, owner of the former Joe Kelly's Restaurant, six years paper boy for the Union Leader, host of public access television show in Manchester for over 15 years. Purchased and renovated over fifty residential and commercial units in Manchester, N.H. Elected as alderman in 2000. Elected as alderman at large in 2011 and again in 2013. Elected to register of probate in 2012 and again in 2014. Former Chairman of the Manchester Republican Committee
Attorney Michaila M. Oliveira is a graduate of the prestigious Daniel Webster Scholar program at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. During law school, Michaila served as a judicial intern with the New Hampshire Family Division in Manchester, a student attorney with the Consumer Protection and Civil Litigation Clinic, and an intern with her current firm. Michaila focuses her practice on all areas of personal injury law, particularly the civil representation of sexual assault survivors in claims against their abusers or the organizations which allowed the abuse to occur. She is admitted to practice in New Hampshire federal and state courts.. Michaila is the author of the November 2017 New Hampshire Bar News article “Negotiating Survivor Annuities in NH Divorces” and was the prevailing attorney in Case No. 2018-0167, In the Matter of Regina Gagne and Paul Gagne, a divorce matter which was appealed to the New Hampshire Supreme Court.. Michaila has also served as an adjunct faculty member with the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law where she taught legal writing and analysis to first-year law students. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Manchester Bar Association, as well as the Treasurer of the New Hampshire Bar Association, in addition to her memberships with the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the New Hampshire Association for Justice. She also serves as an adviser for the University of New Hampshire chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority.
Shawn J. Tennis is an associate attorney at Ward Law Group, PLLC and his areas of concentration are Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation and Civil Litigation. Prior to working for Ward Law Group, PLLC, he worked for an Injury Law Firm in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Shawn is passionate about representing clients who have been injured due to the actions of others and is eager to share his talents with future clients.. Shawn attended Mt. Washington College earning his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and went on to graduate Cum Laude from Massachusetts School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire.. Attorney Tennis is currently a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association and the New Hampshire Association for Justice.. Attorney Tennis currently resides in southern New Hampshire and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children.
Attorney Ward is the founder and managing partner of Ward Law Group, PLLC and his areas of concentration are Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims. Prior to founding Ward Law Group, PLLC, he was the managing partner of a Personal Injury and insurance defense firm. Seeking to limit his practice to represent only injury victims, Ward Law Group, PLLC was formed to concentrate exclusively on helping injured parties receive the compensation they deserve.. John graduated Cum Laude from UNH, majoring in Political Science, and went on to law school at the Franklin Pierce Law Center, now UNH School of Law, where he was selected to participate in the Daniel Webster Honors Program.. Attorney Ward is currently a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, the New Hampshire Bar Association's Legal Committee, New Hampshire Association for Justice, the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He also serves on the board of directors for the North Manchester Hooksett Little League and is a Trustee for the Polaris Charter School and for the Town of Hooksett, NH. He is the former Chair of the NHBA's Workers’ Compensation Section, former President of the NHBA's Workers' Compensation Section, former Vice President of the NHBA's Workers' Compensation Section, and former member of the NHBA's New Lawyers Committee. Attorney Ward regularly appears in courts throughout New Hampshire and before the NH Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration.. He was selected by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the top ten Personal Injury attorneys under 40 in New Hampshire. In 2022, he was named in the New Hampshire Union Leaders Top 40 under 40, where they recognize the state’s most influential young professionals. From 2014-2021, Attorney Ward was continuously named by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 40 Under 40 civil plaintiff attorney. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, he was awarded the Client's Choice Award by AVVO. He has also been featured in Super Lawyers Magazine for nine consecutive years, from 2015 - 2023, as a rising star in the fields of Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law. He regularly speaks at seminars for other attorneys regarding these topics.. Attorney Ward is a lifelong New Hampshire resident and is active in community activities. In addition to spending time with his family, he is an avid sports fan and enjoys attending UNH hockey and football games. He also coaches youth baseball and flag football. He currently lives in southern NH with his wife and three children.. Attorney Ward concentrates in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation. He was selected by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the top ten personal injury attorneys under 40 in New Hampshire. Attorney Ward has continuously been named by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a top 40 under 40 civil plaintiff attorney. In 2019 and 2020, he has been awarded the Client’s Choice Award by AVVO. He also has been featured in Super Lawyers Magazine for six consecutive years as a rising star in the area of personal injury and workers’ compensation law. He also regularly speaks at seminars for other attorneys regarding these topics.. Attorney Ward is a lifelong New Hampshire resident and is active in community activities. In addition to spending time with his family, he is an avid sports fan and enjoys attending UNH hockey and football games. He also coaches youth baseball and flag football. He currently lives in southern NH with his wife and three children.
Attorney Matthew B. Cox has served the legal needs of clients for over 25 years, dedicating his practice to victims of devastating car accidents and other serious injury cases. He also counsels people dealing with legal issues involving probate law. Admitted to practice law in 1992, attorney Cox has successfully resolved countless legal cases and received many notable awards and honors. He is also member of several professional associations and remains heavily involved in his community.