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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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Tom Rhodes is the Managing Partner of the Tom Rhodes Law Firm P.C. Mr. Rhodes has over 30 years of trial experience where he has the two highest jury verdicts for individuals in San Antonio-- $160 million in a nursing home case and $122 million in a case involving insurance bad faith. He, Bob Brzezinski, and Erin Oglesby recently received a unanimous jury verdict totaling $67,470,000 on behalf of a young man left paralyzed after a crash involving an oilfield service vehicle.. Tom Rhodes has practiced in the field of civil trial litigation for people, businesses, cities, counties and states that have been wronged by others for his entire career. His aggressive discovery preparation and trial strategy skills have earned him recognition at both the State and National levels. Mr. Rhodes is also a nationally recognized speaker and author on trial strategy and jury argument. He is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates. Mr. Rhodes is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is a past president of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association.. While Mr. Rhodes has been named a "Best Lawyer" by the Best Lawyers in America every year since 2000, Mr. Rhodes was most recently named as a "Best Lawyer" in 7 categories including, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Products Liability, Construction Litigation, Medical Malpractice and Patent Litigation. Mr. Rhodes was further honored by being named as Best Lawyer's San Antonio, Texas 2012 Lawyer of the Year in Medical Malpractice. In addition to being named a "Best Lawyer" by the Best Lawyers in America, Mr. Rhodes has also been named a Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2003. The American Trial Lawyers Association has also recognized Mr. Rhodes as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2008 - 2012. He was recently awarded the "Pat Maloney, Sr. Courage Award" by the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Rhodes has served on the Board of Directors for the American Association for Justice and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He is presently on the Executive Committee for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Rhodes is admitted to practice in the following courts: Tennessee courts, all Texas courts, United States District Courts for the Western, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Adam was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and is a fourth generation Floridian. While attending school at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Adam spent a semester studying in Quito, Ecuador. After graduating from Flagler College with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Social Science, Adam spent time in education and taught elementary school Spanish and coached high school swimming in California.. In 2005, Adam graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Office of the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.. As a prosecutor, Adam worked with the United States Secret Service, United States Postal Service, Office of Insurance Regulation, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement agencies and tried over twenty cases to a jury.. In 2008, Adam began private practice where he focused on federal civil rights litigation and sweepstakes law. In 2013, as in-house counsel for an insurance company, Adam’s focus shifted to defending negligence and contract actions.. In 2017, Adam joined Harrell & Harrell, P.A. where he now prosecutes those same claims.. Adam’s bar admissions include the State of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife, Kari, and their four children.
Omar is the co-founding partner and heads the litigation practice group at VG Law Group. Omar was a partner at the largest litigation defense firm in the state of Florida. There he handled all forms of personal injury claims as well as defending federal class actions. Prior to joining the firm, Omar was a prosecutor for the Office of the State Attorney in Broward County. During this time, he was responsible for hundreds of criminal convictions and prosecuted an array of criminal charges.. Omar is passionate about serving his community. He is the secretary of the Young Lawyers Section of the Broward County Bar Association, chair of the mentorship committee and co-chair of the Hispanic Lawyers’ committee for the Broward County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association. He was appointed by the Broward County Commission to serve on the Consumer Protection Board for Broward County and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University College of Law. Omar is an AV Preeminent® rated attorney and was named a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers magazine.
Donya R. Alkhatib is a Florida native, raised 30 minutes from Daytona Beach, FL. She attended Daytona State College and graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2013 with her Bachelors in Political Science, with a concentration in International Relations. During her time there she was involved in the United Nations Association at UCF and interned for a U.S. Senator. She assisted the Senator’s constituents with myriad of issues ranging from politics to immigration and Veterans assistance.. She attended Barry University School of Law from 2013-2016 where she was active in campus activities such as the Women Lawyers Association. She was also a Senator and Speaker of the Senate in the Student Bar Association. She volunteered her time with nonprofit organizations assisting those in need and was selected to be on the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Law Student Division where she organized community service events and networking events for her peers. Furthermore, she has experience in various areas of law, including but not limited to: personal injury, immigration, family, business, and criminal.. Donya was sworn into the Florida Bar in September 2016 and joined Farah & Farah at the end of October 2016. She chose this profession and field of law specifically because she understands the personal injury process is complicated and chose to devote her career to assisting people that have sustained injuries due to the negligence of others. She is aware that every person is different, as is every case, and tailors her approach to each client accordingly.. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to foreign countries, learning about various cultures and their history, as well as volunteering with local community organizations.. PRACTICE AREAS. Personal Injury Auto Accidents Premises Liability Slip and Fall Dog Bites. MEMBERSHIP. The Florida Bar Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Volusia County Bar Association
D. Fuller Haring is a personal injury and car accident attorney with the Central Florida full service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He is an accomplished trial attorney and his areas of practice include wrongful death, auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip & falls, and insurance litigation. He is a former Marine, and a recipient of the Purple Heart.
Alfred Washington is the new trial attorney for Rue & Ziffra. He was a defense attorney who has worked extensively in the field for 15+ years, much of this time was spent working at a well-known insurance company, handling such matters as insurance defense and personal injury cases. He is now bringing that experience to the plaintiff side and helping clients at Rue & Ziffra. In addition to practicing law, Alfred is also a publisher, with his latest publication being a law review article entitled, “Terrorism: United States Policy on Immigration and Extradition,” cited in Westlaw at 21 THUMARLR 291. Alfred is a former attorney employee at the law firm of Peter F. Nunes & Associates, in-house attorney for the law department of the State Farm Mutual Insurance Company. He was with that firm for approximately three years. The firm’s practice centered on personal injury and insurance defense in several areas. Also, he previously worked with Hassell-Legal in Daytona Beach, where the practice centered on auto accident, property, aviation defense, and insurance defense. He practiced with that firm for approximately 13 years.
Edward Rue joined the personal injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra, P.A. in 2006. He concentrates his practices on Social Security Disability litigation as well as general personal injury matters.In addition to representing claimants at numerous hearings throughout Florida in an array of Social Security Disability cases, Mr. Rue also focuses his practice on handling federal court appeals. Attentive and responsive to his clients’ needs and legal matters, Mr. Rue is committed to providing the most effective legal representation and to keeping his clients informed throughout the legal process.Prior to joining Rue & Ziffra, P.A., Mr. Rue practiced law at a Wisconsin law firm, focusing on a variety of civil litigation matters, such as insurance defense cases, as well as criminal defense work.One of the top law students at the University of Wisconsin Law School, Mr. Rue won the Wisconsin State Bar Law School Award for the Highest Achievement in Torts. Also, as a member of the Wisconsin Law Review, Mr. Rue won the William Herbert Page Award for the best Wisconsin Law Review article.