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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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With offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, attorney Richard Stoloff and his experienced staff represent clients in a wide range of personal injury claims. From cases involving car accidents to catastrophic injuries defective products and more, you can rely on our skills and experience. Our legal team aggressively pursues financial compensation for the full extent of damages.. Our Goal: Maximum Compensation. Our legal team always pursues maximum compensation for our injured clients. We will not advise you to settle for less than your case is truly worth.. Our Strength: Personal Service. We treat clients with dignity, compassion and respect. Mr. Stoloff will listen to your concerns, explain the legal process and keep you updated on developments in your case. He returns phone calls promptly. Our staff will help you find appropriate medical providers. We will even make the medical appointments you need. And we will iron out any property insurance issues immediately.. Our Reputation: Successful Results in and Out of Court. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. Our detail-oriented team collects all the evidence up front and discerns what is important. We then build a solid case for full compensation.. If the opposition refuses to offer a fair settlement, we are ready to take your case to court.Why is this important? Insurance companies know whether they are dealing with a courtroom litigator or a lawyer who always settles out of court. It is one of the factors they weigh when determining how much money to offer in a settlement package. Insurance defense lawyers know that Rich Stoloff is ready to take his clients cases to court when necessary. This reputation can encourage the opposition to propose an attractive, out-of-court settlement offer.. Our Promise: Quality Representation. The Law Offices of Richard A. Stoloff is dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of legal representation. Our record of positive results in complex cases has won the respect of our legal peers and the gratitude of our clients.
For the first 21 years of my legal career I worked for the County of Lehigh in Allentown, Pennsylvania. For 17 of those years I worked for the Lehigh County Office of the District Attorney. I started as an Assistant District Attorney and ultimately retired as the Chief of Prosecutions/Chief Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Violent Crimes Unit. I prosecuted all types of cases, from thefts to Capital Murder. For the last 7 years I handled priimarily major felony cases such as robbery, burglary, homicide and sexual assaults. During this same time I also taught Business Law and Ethics at Penn State University - Lehigh Valley Campus for 17 years.. In 2014, I retired from the District Attorney's Office and relocated to the Jersey Shore. I joined the D'Amato Law Firm in December of 2014. I am blessed to have been welcomed by the D'Amato Family and into their successful practice of representing those injured as the result of someone else's negligence. We handle all types of personal injury cases, including automobile collision, slip and falls, and construction accidents.. The transition from prosecutor to personal injury attorney has been smooth and has allowed me to continue to represent those who are injured. I enjoyed representing the community, the victims of crime and holding those responsible for their criminal behavior. Now I am blessed to have the opportunity to bring that same passion to representing those hurt because of the negligent behavior of someone else. If I or the D'Amato Law Firm can help you, please feel free to contact me.
Mr. Veneziani received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2001, where he had a double major in International Relations and Political Science as well as a minor in History. While at St. Joseph’s, he played for the St. Joseph’s Hawks Division I baseball team his freshman year. He went on to receive a Master of Business Administration in Finance at St. Joseph’s University before heading to law school. Mr. Veneziani attended Widener University School of Law (Wilmington, DE), where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 2007. While in law school, Mr. Veneziani was a student attorney with the Widener Law Bankruptcy Clinic, where he represented low-income individuals filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He also completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Widener University. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Veneziani was a law clerk for the Hon. Lee A. Solomon, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage, current Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, where he assisted with domestic relations and juvenile criminal matters.. Mr. Veneziani is admitted to the bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as the district courts for the District of New Jersey and Eastern District of Pennsylvania.. Before joining Petro Cohen Law Firm, Mr. Veneziani worked for a mid-sized firm in Philadelphia, PA, where he began his practice handling all areas of civil litigation, including domestic relations, consumer, bankruptcy, estate, and personal injury matters. He previously sat as an Arbitrator for the Philadelphia Courts Compulsory Arbitration Program and has successfully represented clients in both state and federal court in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.. For the past several years, Mr. Veneziani has focused his legal practice exclusively on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, dog bites, and premises liability. “As part of Petro Cohen’s Personal Injury Team, I find that helping people who have faced serious personal injury accidents can be very rewarding, especially when we are able to ensure they receive the medical care they need and the compensation they deserve.”. Mr. Veneziani is a native of South Jersey and he currently resides in Winslow Township, with his wife and two children. In addition to spending time with the family, he enjoys home remodeling projects and fishing.. For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation about your potential case, contact Mr. Veneziani at.
A founding partner and current managing partner of Petro Cohen, P.C., Ms. Petro focuses on personal injury litigation and has more than 30 years of experience. She is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. She is a former president of the Atlantic County Bar Association and served nine years as master in the Vincent S. Haneman America Inn of Court.. Ms. Petro has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University and received her law degree at Rutgers University School of Law. Ms. Petro is a Phi Beta Kappa and has served on numerous boards and committees during her legal tenure.. Susan and her husband, Frank, are longtime residents of Galloway Township and have two grown children. Susan enjoys working out, shopping, and traveling with her family. As an education advocate, Susan has been a longtime supporter of the Galloway Township elementary and middle schools, and Absegami high school. She currently serves as the president of the Galloway Education Foundation.. For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation, contact Ms. Petro at.
Rich is an attorney with Petro Cohen, P.C. with nearly 20 years of litigation and trial experience. As part of the Personal Injury team, Rich handles all matters on behalf of those injured as a result of the fault of another including:. Automobile AccidentsBicycle & Motorcycle AccidentsSlip & Fall / Trip & FallDog Bite & Animal AttacksDangerous Property ConditionsConstruction AccidentsProduct Liability & Industrial AccidentsClaims Against Public EntitiesWrongful Death. A graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, Rich attended New York Law School where he achieved the honor of becoming a Law Review Articles Editor. While studying in law school, Rich worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant for various professors during his tenure. During that time, Rich also volunteered for the New York Bar Foundation, representing tenants in landlord/tenant and eviction disputes, and worked for a non-profit legal assistance agency helping employees in receiving challenged unemployment benefits.. After law school, Rich entered private practice with a specific concentration in construction law. He served as the Co-Chair of the Construction Section of the New Jersey Bar Association and was a frequent lecturer at Rutgers University School of Engineering. Rich has been certified as a LEED Accredited Professional, a certification held by only a handful of attorneys across the country, exhibiting a specific knowledge in sustainable and environmentally responsible design and construction. In utilizing this skill, Rich volunteered his efforts and represented homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy, pro bono, in the Rebuilding Union Beach Project. Rich has argued before administrative boards on behalf of his clients and has successfully petitioned changes to administrative regulations. He has had the privilege to present testimony to the New Jersey State Senate on proposed legislation. Rich was named by the New Jersey Law Journal as a New Leader of the Bar early in his career and has received recognition by New Jersey Super Lawyers.. Rich is an experienced and skilled litigator and trial attorney having tried numerous cases to verdict. He has lectured nationally and has authored a number of publications. In enhancing his trial skills, Rich became a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates after attending a course of study at the ABOTA National Trial College at Harvard Law School. In addition, Rich is experienced in appellate advocacy having been credited in a number of representative and published decisions. Rich has received an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell exemplifying the highest standards of ethical and profession conduct. In his practice, Rich holds true to this honor always engaging his clients, adversaries and the Court with respect and professionalism in seeking the ultimate goal of achieving a resolution to any dispute. He embraces the oft quoted dictate: “The practice of law is first and foremost a profession.”. Rich is a native of South Jersey, having grown-up in Cape May County. He currently lives in Galloway with his wife and children. He is a dedicated (and often frustrated) Cleveland Browns fan, enjoys spending time with his family, “Football Sunday”, playing soccer and hiking with his kids, and photography.. For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation, contact Mr. Gaeckle at.
Dylan Wilde has been in private practice since 2006, specializing in litigation and specifically wrongful death and personal injury actions. He has extensive trial experience and has conducted numerous jury trials as well as trials to the court. Dylan is a member in good standing with the South Dakota Bar Association, the North Dakota Bar Association, and the Wyoming Bar Association. Additionally, Dylan has participated in legal proceedings across the United States.. Dylan has a background in accounting and is a licensed CPA. Having an accounting background has been an invaluable asset in his law practice. Dylan is very detailed oriented and meticulous in his research. He takes a very analytical approach to the facts and the application of those facts to the applicable law in each case. Dylan understands the details of medical care and costs, and how injuries can affect a client's quality of life. Dylan works to uncover and prove all accident relates injuries, damages, costs, and expenses, to ensure the settlement or judgment proceeds provide adequate compensation. With his attention to detail, each case is well prepared for trial and is easily presented to the jury or judge.. In 2002, Dylan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Black Hills State University with a B.S. in General Accounting. He has been a licenced CPA since 2002. Dylan graduatd with Sterling Honors from the University of South Dakota School of law in 2005. He was the Editor-in-Chief of Volume 50 of the South Dakota Law Review. Immeidatley following gradutaiton from law school, Dylan served a one-year clerkship with the South Dakota Supreme Court.
Drew Duncan was born in Parker, South Dakota and graduated Parker High School. From there he went to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and later the University of South Dakota School of Law. He was then a clerk for the 5th circuit judges of South Dakota and later was hired at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole.. In his free time, Drew enjoys the great outdoors with his wife and two children.
A graduate of Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and the University of Oklahoma, Rexford A. Hagg was admitted to the Oklahoma and South Dakota Bars in 1982. His interest in law started was sparked by an excellent law professor that taught torts. Having grown up in a blue-collar family, he was interested in advocating for injured people who may not have had any experience with legal issues. He found it extremely rewarding and therefore focused his legal career to personal injury cases. He tries to discover the human connection that a jury can relate to by spending significant time with the client to understand how the injury has really affected them. His other practice areas include workers compensation law, lobbying, wrongful death, and contract litigation, among others. Concurrently, he has been a city attorney at Box Elder in South Dakota since 1984. He’s active in his local community and was elected into the South Dakota House of Representatives and was Speaker of the House from 1997-1998.
Mike’s practice is primarily focused on litigation with special emphasis in representing victims of serious personal injuries as well as complex business disputes.. He prides himself on getting to know all of his clients personally. He believes strongly that his principle job as an attorney is to tell his client’s story.. Mike is married to Heather and the couple have two children. Time away from the office is spent encouraging and coaching the kids’ sports and other activities. In his “free” time, Mike enjoys training for and racing in marathons and triathlons. In June 2011, he completed his first Ironman distance triathlon in Coure d Alene, Id. Mike serves on the board of directors for Wellspring, a local non-profit providing counseling and substance abuse treatment for at risk youth and their families.
Michael Shubeck is a graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law. He is a farmer's son and learned the value of hard work helping his father with his cattle and farming operation. He is responsible for recovering more than a million dollars for his clients. From the beginning of his practice he has been at the heart of high profile South Dakota litigation. Michael helped defend a prominent South Dakota real estate developer against over one hundred claims of construction defects and fraud. He worked to convince insurance companies of their contractual duties, obtained a favorable settlement, and then pursued the insurance companies that did not honor their agreements. In the end, his client received a favorable outcome.. Michael has participated in ten appeals in South Dakota, California, and certiorari to the United States Supreme Court.. He represents people like business owners, real estate agents, physicians, and accident victims in cases such as car accidents, realtor defense, construction defense, business disputes, employment disputes, insurance contract disputes, and civil rights. Michael also has unique insight into drafting contracts, wills and trusts, as well as setting up corporations, that comes from experience in litigation.
Conor was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. While playing collegiate football, he obtained degrees in English and Comparative Philosophy at Chadron State College. He then went on to obtain his Master’s in Business Administration from Chadron State College in 2018. In 2021, Conor graduated from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law. While at the Knudson School of Law, he was a research assistant for Professor Timothy J. Peterkin, a Michael F. Pieplow scholar, and a member of the Moot Court Board. He held summer internships with Beardsley, Jensen, & Lee in 2019 and 2020.. Conor joined the firm in 2021. He practices civil litigation, with focuses in personal injury and workers’ compensation.. In his spare time, Conor enjoys exercising, golfing, cooking, and enjoying the Black Hills with his wife, Kalli, and their dog, Odie.
Matthew McIntosh grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota before receiving his Master’s Degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming.. After graduating from law school, Matthew worked in both the public and private sectors. In 2015, Matthew joined Beardsley, Jensen & Lee and in January of 2020, Matthew was named a partner in the firm. Matthew’s practice focuses on civil litigation, criminal defense, workers compensation, and insurance defense.
Gary represents clients in civil litigation- disputes involving construction, commercial, insurance, health care, and personal injury matters.. Gary tries cases to juries and judges in state and federal courts. He argues cases in appellate courts. He handles cases in tribal courts.. Gary has held the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell for many years. He was selected Trial Lawyer of the Year by South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. He was elected by his peers to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates and served as President in 2018.. Gary's family is very important to him, and he absolutely loves being a grandfather to his six grandchildren.. Gary has served on a variety of Boards and Commissions. One of his favorites was the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Commission where he served a maximum of eight years from 2013 to 2021, the last two as chair.. Gary really enjoys fly fishing and teaching others how to catch a wily fish with a fly. He is not a particularly effective hunter. He's an avid baseball and basketball fan. He enjoys music, particularly on his walk at the end of the day.. Gary is totally committed to undertaking every reasonable effort to achieve the best possible result for every client in every case.
Mike Beardsley was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. He graduated from Montana State University, in Bozeman, Montana in 2006. In 2010, he became a third-generation graduate from the University of South Dakota School of Law. While at law school Mike was a member of the school’s Mock Trial Team. Mike enjoys the outdoors and is an avid hunter. In September of 2010, Mike joined Beardsley Jensen & Lee where he handles all types of litigation.. Mike enjoys skiing, backpacking, and riding his Harley through the Black Hills. Mike is also an avid hunter who especially enjoys watching his dog Bodhi work for waterfowl and upland game. In 2011, Mike was married to his beautiful wife Nicole on an unnamed island in Southeast Alaska. His brother Todd, a resident Alaskan, was licensed for one day to officiate the ceremony.
For almost 40 years, Steve Beardsley has engaged in a civil litigation practice that includes personal injury, construction law, commercial law, workers compensation, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and product liability. His work has earned Mr. Beardsley an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell. After graduating with honors from law school, Steve served as a Law Clerk in U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1978-80), before entering private practice. An accomplished litigator, Steve has tried lawsuits in both state and federal courts across South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa. He has also tried arbitrations in South Dakota and Colorado.. Steve is a member of the American Association for Justice and has served on the American Bar Association’s committees for Trial Techniques, Automobile Technology, and Litigation justice. Steve’s appellate work includes appearing before the South Dakota Supreme Court, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Steve also served on the Board of Governors, South Dakota Trial Lawyers of America (2008-2010), and previously served from 1992 to 1994. Steve served on the Board of Governors, South Dakota Trial Lawyers of America (2008-2010), and previously served from 1992 to 1994. Steve was also awarded the South Dakota Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2021.
Beau became partner in 2024 with his firm Den Herder, Hovden & Barrett. He joined the firm in 2019 as an associate. Beau has several years of experience practicing in a variety of areas including personal injury, civil litigation, real estate transactions, and debtor-creditor negotiations. Beau serves as the municipal attorney for several South Dakota towns including, Mission Hill, Lesterville, Gayville, Volin, and Wagner. Beau graduated from the University of South Dakota Law School in 2014. During law school Beau served as Lead Articles Editor for the South Dakota Law Review and was a member of the Trial Team.. Beau has been a member of the South Dakota Bar Association since 2014 and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota.. Beau is committed to community service having previously served on the Board of the Yankton Area Arts Association and on the Board of Governors of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.