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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.


16138 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Melville

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Bruno Gerbino & Soriano

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Massapequa 11758
Firm: McGrath Klaus & Associates, LLP

Mr. McGrath received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Manhattan College and received his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. While at Touro Law, Mr. McGrath served as a member of the Touro Law Review and was a member of the Touro Honors Program.. Admitted to the NY Bar, Appellate Division Second Department, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Law Office of Bruce E. Cohen & Associates

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Brooklyn 11201
Firm: McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan, LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Chaikin Totino, PLLC

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Deer Park 11729
Firm: Frankfort & Koltun

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Genser Cona Elder Law

Jack H. Genser is a seasoned litigator in the areas of personal injury, negligence, wrongful death and construction accidents. Over his 25 plus years as a trial attorney, Mr. Genser has secured millions of dollars in settlements, jury verdicts, mediations and arbitration awards on behalf of his clients. The key to Mr. Genser’s success is not just his aggressive advocacy but his compassion for his clients. Mr. Genser takes care in each case to ensure his clients get the best medical care and attention for their injuries in addition to recovering the largest possible monetary compensation.. Mr. Genser is an experienced litigator who has successfully conducted jury and bench trials in Nassau and Suffolk Counties as well as all counties of the City of New York. In addition to his in-court expertise, Mr. Genser is well-versed in all areas of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation as a means of obtaining expeditious and cost-effective case resolutions.. Mr. Genser is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association, and the Nassau County Bar Association. Mr. Genser earned his Juris Doctor Degree with Honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1994 and his Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude, from Tufts University in 1989. He was admitted to the bar of the State of New York in 1995.. .Concentrations:Personal Injury Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial/Residential Real Estate, Health Care Facility Representation.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Huntington Station 11746
Firm: Cannon & Acosta

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Farmingdale 11735
Firm: Carman, Callahn & Ingham

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Slater Slater Schulman LLP

Experienced civil litigator focusing on general liability with a strong emphasis on premises and auto liability matters. Currently admitted to practice in the State of New York and Federal Eastern District of New York.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Farmingdale 11735
Firm: Cascone & Kluepfel, LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: North Babylon 11703
Firm: William D Wexler

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Pricewaterhousecoopers

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Freeport 11520
Firm: Malone, Tauber & Sohn, P.C.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Farmingdale 11735
Firm: Carman, Callahan & Ingham, LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Napoli Shkolnik PLLC

Christopher Gladd graduated magna cum laude from Long Island University/C.W. Post College in 1989.   He attended St. John’s Law School and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in 1992. Mr. Gladd began his legal career with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure there until 1996, he worked in many bureaus including the Supreme Court, Appeals, Homicide, Criminal court, Narcotics and Grand Jury.. Mr. Gladd then diligently defended personal Injury matters on behalf of the Allstate Insurance Company while working as a Senior Trial Attorney at the Law Offices of Frank V. Merino. During his time there, Mr. Gladd was the recipient of the prestigious National Individual Service Award (1997) for outstanding trial performance.. Since 1998, Mr. Gladd has developed successful trial strategies and prosecuted personal injury cases on behalf of personal injury victims including auto, commercial premises, construction and Labor Law Section 240 and 241(6) cases.  He has handled high exposure, high complexity cases from inception through trial, including all motions, depositions, and discovery, and he has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Jason C. Altman, P.C

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Law Offices of Lawrence M. Hoffman PLLC

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