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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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Brian Benna was raised in the Capital Region and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1997. After high school, he attended Goucher College in Baltimore, MD, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2001. Brian subsequently graduated from Albany Law School in 2004 with a Juris Doctorate. After working in state government and business to business sales for four years, he was admitted to practice law in New York in 2008.. Brian has been providing legal counsel in Workers’ Compensation cases since 2008, solely representing injured workers. “I find my work extremely rewarding since I get to protect the rights of people who are displaced from their jobs or require necessary medical treatment. Often times, the workers’ compensation process attempts to limit benefits for injured workers, when limitations are inappropriate. I pride myself on fighting for all injured workers to ensure they are afforded every opportunity to receive these benefits.”. Brian is a proud member of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association, which works tirelessly to safeguard the rights of injured workers throughout New York State.
A passionate advocate for injury victims, Attorney Allen Beasley offers thorough and experienced legal representation for those who have been involved in car and truck accidents, maritime accidents, slip and falls, and other serious accidents. With millions won in both settlements and verdicts, he has consistently been selected to The Best Lawyers in America® every year since 2008. As a Virginia Beach native, Attorney Beasley has continued to give back to his community through his tireless service at Breit Cantor Grana Buckner. He is currently admitted to practice in Virginia.
Attorney Jeffrey N. Stedman is an associate at Breit Cantor Grana Buckner. He primarily focuses his practice on professional malpractice, commercial disputes, and personal injury claims. Mr. Stedman is a graduate of William & Mary Law School and has been practicing law since 2012. While in law school, Mr. Stedman served as Senior Articles Editor for the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review. He also gained experienced with a United States Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond during this time. In addition to his J.D. degree, Mr. Stedman holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California, San Diego. He also taught courses on ethics, legal philosophy, and logic at several universities, including the University of Richmond. Contact Breit Cantor Grana Buckner today for a free initial consultation.
I am dedicated and passionate about helping victims of serious injuries. My practice is focused in the areas of motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, products liability, and labor law actions.
