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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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Kyle J. Keller is an accomplished trial lawyer who focuses his practice on representing clients who have suffered serious injuries from medical errors, falldown incidents, motor vehicle accidents, and various other personal injury accidents.. Kyle was recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, a distinction reserved for only the top 2.5 percent of Pennsylvania attorneys 40 years old and younger.. Kyle received his B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2001 from Monmouth University and his J.D. in 2005 from Rutgers University School of Law – Camden. During law school he interned with the Honorable Lee B. Laskin, J.S.C., in the New Jersey Superior Court, Camden County. Upon graduating law school, he served as the law clerk to the Honorable Joseph E. Kane, J.S.C., New Jersey Superior Court, Atlantic County. Licensed to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Kyle is also admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.. Kyle grew up in Southern New Jersey and currently resides in Voorhees, New Jersey with his wife, Courtney and their two children, Delaney and Declan. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys playing golf, spending time at the shore, and supporting Philadelphia’s sports teams.
Peter Colonna Romano has experience litigating a wide variety of lawsuits ranging from qui tam actions to Multi-District Litigation to commercial disputes. He also has considerable experience with product liability claims asserted against manufacturers, particularly the manufacturers of aviation products.. As an attorney, Mr. Colonna Romano has dedicated considerable time to pro bono matters. He has worked with Philadelphia VIP representing indigent Philadelphia residents in real estate disputes including quiet title, ejectment and mortgage foreclosure actions. He also has worked with HIAS-Pennsylvania representing unaccompanied minors from Central America in dependency hearings in Orphans’ Court and before the United States Customs & Immigration Service.. Mr. Colonna Romano has been selected as a Pennsylvania Rising Star by the publishers of Super Lawyers on five occasions, in both the fields of aviation law (2012-2014) and business litigation (2015-2016), as well as appearing on the First Judicial District’s Pro Bono Honor Roll.. Mr. Colonna Romano is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.. He received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden and a Bachelor of Arts in History from George Washington University.
Minos H. Galanos is an experienced personal injury trial attorney who has been vigorously representing clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2009. Minos has tried over 60 jury trials and countless arbitrations. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. After spending the first twelve years of his practice defending large corporations and insurance companies, he has now transitioned to helping people obtain justice. He focuses his practice on premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, dram shop law and workplace injuries.
Robert T. Szostak has over 34 years of recognized experience as a highly skilled and accomplished trial lawyer representing victims of catastrophic injury and death from initial client consult through appellate process with a reputation for delivering outstanding results through comprehensive professional dedication, integrity, intellect and resolve to maximize and win with genuine advocacy, personal and professional excellence, utmost ethical standards and a committed passion for leadership, successful service of others and the relentless pursuit of justice.. Mr. Szostak has also secured numerous other settlements for victims of vehicular and premises negligence, false imprisonment, product defect, commercial fraud, breach of contract, accounting and attorney malpractice, and construction negligence. He has handled numerous appellate matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.. A longstanding Philadelphia “Super Lawyer” with exceptional legal prowess and integrity, Bob Szostak has been representing victims of catastrophic injury and death for the last 34 years, attaining an impressive number of million dollar resolutions, while staunchly advocating on behalf of his clients. As one family said: “He is the best attorney we have ever met or known.” Another client attributes the success of their case to “Bob’s diligent interrogation and masterful command of the facts of the case.” He is indeed a significant addition to a firm well-known for its high ethical standards, substantial settlements, and genuine commitment to the rights and well-being of its clients.. Mr. Szostak concentrates his practice in the area of complex civil litigation. He handles a wide range of legal cases: medical professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle, premises liability, amusement park liability, construction/workplace injury, false imprisonment, insurance bad faith, fraud, defamation, and matters involving governmental immunity, highway design, explosion, traumatic brain injury and other forms of professional negligence.. He has been lead trial or co-trial counsel in more than thirty-five jury trials. He is ranked in the top five percent of Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers by Philadelphia Magazine, and has maintained a “preeminent” AV Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over ten years. A graduate of Brown University and Widener University School of Law, Mr. Szostak often teaches classes and seminars for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and trial attorney associations in his practice areas. His numerous publications include “The Brave New World of the Medical Malpractice Litigation: Filing Suit”, “Maximizing Your Clients’ Recovery in Challenging Times: Proof of Damages in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions”, “Trying a Case in State Court – from File to Trial”, and the “Medical Malpractice Update of the Law for 2012-2013”.. Mr. Szostak is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the United States Supreme Court. He is an active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Montgomery Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Szostak chaired the Philadelphia Bar Association State Civil Litigation Section for three years, and he served on its Board of Governors and Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention. He also devotes his time and talents to La Salle College High School as an Alumni Trustee and to Brown University.. Outside of the world of law, Bob Szostak enjoys a balance of family time with his wife, sons, personal fitness, reading, movies, music, and various outdoor activities. He just completed his commitment as the head of the Penn Parents’ Football Network. Mr. Szostak approaches law and life with dedication, passion and integrity, a commitment to excellence, and a spirit of service and leadership to others. Mr. Szostak has the reputation as a consummate professional and a true “Philadelphia Lawyer”.
Louis M. Gerbino is an Associate at Sekas Law Group. He graduated from Fordham University in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and graduated from Rutgers Law School in May 2016 with a Juris Doctor degree. Mr. Gerbino was admitted to practice in New Jersey in December 2016 and admitted to practice in New York in June 2017.. During his time in law school, Mr. Gerbino was a proud member of the Rutgers Intellectual Property Law Clinic for the Spring 2016 semester. As a Student Attorney practicing before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Mr. Gerbino engaged with and advised clients from intake onward on the full gamut of intellectual property and contract law issues. Prior to joining the firm in September 2017, Mr. Gerbino was the Law Clerk to the Honorable Deborah M. Gross-Quatrone, J.S.C. for the 2016 to 2017 Court Term and a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Patrick J. Arre, J.S.C. during Spring 2015.. Mr. Gerbino is a strong advocate for his clients taking an aggresive approach towards litigation that ensures his clients recieve the full benefit of the Court system. Mr. Gerbino's practice focuses primarly on personal injury matters and civil litigation.
Attorney Deepak Sharma is the founder and managing partner of Sharma Law OfficeHe has a passion for helping people and a deep commitment to his clients. He represents people and families who have been seriously harmed through the fault of others to recover compensation deserved for medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering, and interruption of daily life. Deepak encourages clients to focus on healing while he advocates for them, ensuring peace of mind that they are taken care of and on their way to recovery - physical, emotional, and financial.. Throughout his career, Deepak has developed a passion and skill for cases related to personal injury, commercial and general litigation. He’s issued claims against major insurance companies and delivered favorable results for his clients including several significant six-figure settlements. Deepak also has experience litigating multi-million dollar personal injury and wrongful death cases.