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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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Roy Aviram is the founding partner and lead trial attorney at Aviram Law. Roy attended Pepperdine University School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree and Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the world-renowned Straus Institute. Prior to that, Roy earned his Master’s in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Roy also worked as a Judicial Extern with the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court for the Honorable Charles S. Crandall. Prior to that, Roy was the Vice President of a Southern California company.. The devotion Roy has to the law can easily be traced back to the dedication he applies to all his pursuits. He graduated his undergraduate cum laude, and during his studies for a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Roy was voted as the most likely to become a professional negotiator and most competitive negotiation opponent. He is fearless trial attorney and uses these skills at Aviram Law to fight for his clients’ rights.. Roy comes with years of experience in Personal Injury handling all aspects of personal injury cases including but not limited to auto accidents, premises liability, slip and falls, dog bites, wrongful death, and truck accidents. He has worked at some of the top law firms in California and has litigated complex injury cases, recovering millions of dollars for his clients.. Roy is proficient in Spanish and fluent in Hebrew with experience in public speaking and business development. When he isn’t fighting for justice, Roy enjoys watching and playing sports, traveling and hiking.
Daniel DeSantis is a trial attorney at AlderLaw, specializing in personal injury matters including wrongful death, brain injuries, automobile collisions, and premises liability cases. To date, although he prefers to go to trial, Mr. DeSantis has settled over two hundred cases with gross recoveries exceeding $15 million dollars for his clients. Mr. DeSantis aggressively fights against insurance companies, government entities, and their counsel, to obtain what his clients deserve.. In his first three years of the practice of law, Mr. DeSantis’ jury verdicts have collectively resulted in over $4 million dollars in money recovered for his injured clients. Most notably, he obtained a jury verdict that was 4x the Defendant’s insurance policy and several other verdicts where he has multiplied the Defendant’s pre-trial offer to settle. In 2018, Super Lawyers magazine recognized these results and designated Mr. DeSantis as a Rising Star in his profession.
I am an Attorney licensed in California, New York, Nigeria and Cameroon. I have vast experience in civil litigation and a wonderful understanding of the law. I also handle transactional matters for a slew of clients. The law is not complicated and with any set of facts, if the law is on our side, I will do all it legally takes to ensure my client gets what they deserve.
Have you been seriously injured, or has a loved one been in an accident? You urgently need skilled legal counsel. Our firm was founded on the principle of concierge customer service. We provide the same level of service, for each and every client. We never charge upfront fees, and only get paid if, and when, we win your case. We offer all clients a risk free initial consultation. We are dedicated to helping you recover.
President and founder of the Law Offices of Brandon C. Morse, Brandon Morse manages a full service law firm in California that represents people and companies in a variety of legal issues they might encounter. Through his unique, innovative, personalized, and effective approach to legal representation, he will assist you in achieving your goals and solving your personal and/or business problems. Mr. Morse is admitted to practice in California State Courts and the United States Federal District Court, Central District of California.
Justin Farar is a partner at Farar & Lewis, LLP which is a boutique firm dedicated to helping injured victims obtain the best possible financial recovery. Justin has recovered over $30 million dollars in last two years by vigorously pursuing claims on behalf of individuals that have been injured by the negligent and wrongful conduct of others. Farar & Lewis, LLP is consistently ranked as Super Lawyers, is certified Lead Counsel in personal injury law, and a part of the Million Dollars Advocates for obtaining million dollar recoveries.
Ms. Vazquez is committed to helping people dealing with serious injuries affecting their quality of life
My practice focuses on the representation of corporations and individuals (plaintiff and defense) in a wide variety of litigation areas including but not limited to catastrophic personal injury, employment law, general liability and entertainment/transactional matters.. Having previously worked in the entertainment industry and as a journalist before becoming an attorney, I bring a grounded and common sense approach to litigation. I pride myself on being a well-prepared and aggressive litigator, with the goal of fostering long-term relationships with both clients and adversaries to achieve favorable results.