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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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Cathrin B. O’Donnell joined the firm of Salsbury Clements Bekman Marder & Adkins, LLC in 2011 after completing an appellate judicial clerkship for the Honorable Albert J. Matricciani, Jr., on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.. Ms. O’Donnell graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she served as Articles Editor of the Journal of Health Care Law & Policy and competed in trial advocacy competitions across the country as a member of the nationally-ranked National Trial Team. Upon graduation, Ms. O’Donnell was inducted into the Order of Barristers, a national honor society recognizing excellence in courtroom advocacy. She now utilizes these skills to obtain just results for clients injured in medical negligence, automobile, and personal injury matters.. Ms. O’Donnell is admitted to practice in all Maryland state courts.
I practice in the areas of personal injury, litigation, auto accidents, premises liability, workers’ compensation and social security disability claims. I have thorough experience in personal injury and with claims for workers’ compensation benefits. During law school, I worked with both the Honorable Judge Angela Eaves and Judge Stephen Waldron, as well as with theMaryland State Ethics Commission.
Kristen M. Mack is an associate with Hansel Law, PC. Kristen focuses her practice on civil rights cases.. Throughout her legal career, she has gained experience in a variety of plaintiff civil litigation practice areas, including lead paint, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and premises liability.. During law school, Kristen served as the Manuscripts Editor of the Law Forum and as the Outside Events Chair of the Women’s Bar Association. Also during law school, she received a Dean’s Citation for service to the law school community, as well as the UB Living the Creed Award.. Kristen is currently an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Maryland Association of Justice (MAJ), the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), the Bar Association of Baltimore City (BABC), and the University of Baltimore School of Law Alumni Association (UBLAA).. In 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, Kristen was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, an award given out to no more than 2.5% of Maryland lawyers. Also in 2019, Kristen was selected as one of the Daily Record’s Leading Women, an award honoring Maryland’s top 50 women under the age of 40 based on things such as education and career history, mentoring experience, membership in professional organizations, awards and accolades, community involvement (e.g. volunteering in civic/nonprofit organizations), and commitment to creating change in the community.
Over the years, Ms. O’Brien has litigated numerous cases and obtained millions of dollars for her clients. With the team at Evan K. Thalenberg, P.A., she has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict on behalf of her clients. Ms. O’Brien was selected to the 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, an honor bestowed upon only 2.5% of Maryland’s lawyers. She is also a member of the Maryland Association for Justice, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the Baltimore City Bar Association. Ms. O’Brien has been invited to speak and has presented at national lead litigation conferences over the years.
Associate at the Law Offices of Dever & Feldstein LLC, assisting with the representation of individuals and families in catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and wrongful death cases.