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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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Charles “Chas” Farcher is a graduate of the College of Saint Rose, where he was enrolled in an accelerated law program which allowed him to complete his undergraduate degree a year early. He received his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 2007, was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 2010 and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in 2013.. Chas began his legal career with the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division’s Third Department, where he drafted decisions for the Appellate Court and clerked in chambers with the Honorable Karen K. Peters. Chas subsequently left the Appellate Division for a position with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, where he litigated cases against members of the judiciary who were charged with ethical violations.. When a position at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP became available, Chas eagerly joined the firm, stating that “after working for the state for several years, it feels great to have actual clients, people who I can connect with, relate to and try to help work through their injuries and legal problems.”. Chas enjoys snowboarding in the winter and plays rugby with the Albany Law School Alumni rugby team during the warmer weather.
Victor Mazzotti, a founding partner of Martin, Harding and Mazzotti LLP, is in charge of the firm’s Litigation Department. He received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Siena College in 1979, and Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law in 1982.. Victor is on the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York. In addition, he is also a member of the board of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Justice for All campaign. He also serves as a Board Member of the Upstate New York Chapter of the Italian American Bar Association. He also is a member of the Schenectady County Community College Foundation Board.. To further protect the rights of injured persons, Victor serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Capital District Affiliate. He is also the past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Capital District affiliate. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Bar Association, Capital District Trial Lawyers’ Association, Public Justice Foundation and Albany County Bar Association. He has participated as a speaker for many continuing legal education programs focused in the field of personal injury litigation. He was also elected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2014 and 2015.. Victor is married and has two children. In his free time, Victor enjoys family activities – especially fishing with his two sons.
Paul Harding is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego, where he majored in English and Public Justice. Since childhood, Paul knew he wanted to help others and knew that becoming an attorney was the ideal means to achieve this end. Born and raised in the Capital Region, Paul decided to attend law school locally. In 1989, he graduated from Albany Law School of Union University and shortly thereafter was admitted to practice law in New York State. Presently, he is the Managing Partner of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP.. In 2006, Paul was appointed to serve on New York State’s Commission on Judicial Conduct by the State’s Assembly Minority Leader. The Commission is the governing body that decides whether disciplinary actions are warranted and is responsible for the imposition of sanctions for judicial misconduct. Paul was elected, in 2016 and continues to serve, as Vice Chair. He has pledged his best effort to advance the Commission’s important constitutional mission: to oversee judicial ethics vigorously, professionally and fairly throughout New York State.. Paul is currently the Vice President of the Proctors Theater Board of Directors in Schenectady, New York.. In 2002, Paul was appointed to serve on the Marketing Client Services Committee for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). AAJ is a nationally renowned organization, which focuses on creating a fair and effective court system for injured persons.. Paul is on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, an organization comprised of over 4500 members. He also continues to remain an active member of the New York State Bar Association and Albany County Bar Association.. Paul is an avid animal lover and currently is the Event Chair for the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Annual ‘Around the World for 80 Strays’ Gala.. The Legal Project is another organization in which Paul has taken an active role. The Legal Project is a private, non-profit organization, which provides a variety of free and low cost legal services to the working poor, victims of domestic violence and other underserved individuals in the Capital Region.
Avetis Avo Nalbandyan is an attorney based out of Glendale, CA that handles Personal Injury cases, including litigation. Mr. Nalbandyan handles cases throughout California, is experienced in law and motion, and will not hesitate to go to trial.
Boutique PERSONAL INJURY Law Firm where we provide representation for clients involved in car crashes, slip and fall accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, trucking collisions, dog bites, brain injuries, assault and battery, bicycle accidents, defective and dangerous products, wrongful deaths and more. If you are injured as a result of someone else's fault, call our firm for a free evaluation. We limit the number and types of cases we accept so as to provide a level of custom legal services that our clients appreciate and for which we receive consistent referrals. We put in the time, effort, expertise and resources needed for the most effective legal representation and optimum results.
Amer Innabi, Esq., is Co-Counsel at Innabi Law Group, APC (iLG). He obtained his undergraduate degree form the University of California, Los Angeles and earned his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. Amer has assisted in the recovery of several six and seven figure settlements while representing both individuals and small business owners against large corporate and governmental entities for over a decade as a litigator. Amer also handles matters relating to personal injury, employment and commercial litigation. Prior to joining iLG in 2008, Amer served as in-house counsel for a claims administrator that specializes in the handling of high exposure product liability injury lawsuits throughout the world for various Japanese and American manufacturers and distributors. Amer has evaluated case exposure, set reserves, retained outside legal counsel, negotiated settlements, acted as a liaison between the insurer and insured, interpreted and evaluated insurance coverage for various types of policies, coordinated and facilitated litigation strategies, organized and performed investigations, and managed case budgets. In essence, Amer is strongly familiar in the inner workings of defense strategies and experienced in valuing various types of personal injury cases.