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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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Contact Attorney Justen today.Mr. Justen is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and, as well as, is a member of the General and Trial Bar of the United States Federal Court. Mr. Justen has achieved a status of, which only a handful of Attorneys Nationwide have achieved in, becoming Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The National Board of Trial Advocacy has rigorous standards that Mr. Justen had to meet before being entitled to sit for the full day examination; including a significant number of hours, of trial experience, cross examinations, direct examinations, jury selection, expert examinations and cases handled. The full day examination tested Mr. Justen’s skills, knowledge and aptitude in applying and assessing complex legal situations, which he passed on the first attempt, becoming a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist. Mr. Justen’s skill and proficiency in preparing hundreds of cases for trial and success with resolving thousands of cases before trial qualified him to obtain his Board Certification for Civil Pre-Trial Practice. While the Supreme Court of Illinois does not require or recognize any specific specialty or certification and it is not a requirement to obtain such certification, Mr. Justen has chosen to seek this achievement in recognition of his trial experience and knowledge. Mr. Justen has recently had the distinct honor and privilege of being selected as a 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Super Lawyer after previously being nominated and recognized in 2008 and 2009 as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star. This is the fourth year that Mr. Justen has been recognized in receiving this honor. Lawyers are asked to nominate the best attorneys. They are asked to nominate lawyers they have personally observed in action — whether as opposing counsel or co-counsel, or through other firsthand courtroom observation. Only small percent of the best attorneys in the state are honored to be named as a Super Lawyer.
Attorney Ryan Mahoney is a trial lawyer with significant experience trying serious and complex cases throughout the southern parts of Illinois. As an Illinois personal injury attorney, Ryan has handled a large number of cases involving sexual harassment, personal injury accident cases, workplace discrimination, medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents and other serious cases.. To each and every case that Ryan takes on, he takes the opportunity to build a strong, professional relationship with his clients. Using a blend of compassion, perseverance, and dedication, attorney Mahoney does not overlook any small details of a case.
I am a life time resident of Southern Illinois. I graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1988, and then attended college at the University of Illinois and law school at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Since 1995, I have focused my practice on helping clients and their families that have been injured through the fault of others.