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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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Jeremy P. Harville joined the United States Army in 2007 and served for over 10 years. His first 2 years of service was as an infantryman and included a 15-month combat deployment to Iraq. After his Iraq deployment, Jeremy switched jobs in the Army to become an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, the civilian equivalent of a bomb disposal technician. Jeremy served a 12-month combat deployment as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist in Afghanistan. Jeremy and his family moved to Germany with the Army in 2013 and lived until 2017, including a 10-month deployment to Kuwait.. While serving his country, Jeremy was able to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in 2016 from Troy University. Attorney Harville transitioned from active duty back to the civilian world in 2017, attending law school at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, from which, he graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2020. He was admitted to the Bar of the State of Alabama in 2020.. Attorney Harville uses the experience he acquired as a United Sates Army infantry soldier, and as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, to relate to his clients’ individual needs and persevere to a winning outcome. This enables him to better advocate for his clients by providing predictability from a former soldier’s perspective and in choosing the best course of action for the client to take.
Mike Slocumb Law Firm is a renowned personal injury law firm, dedicated to helping victims of negligence fight for the justice they deserve. With multiple offices located nationwide, the firm serves individuals and families coast to coast, helping them seek fair compensation after all types of serious accidents and injuries. To date, the team at Mike Slocumb Law Firm has recovered more than $500 million in settlements and verdicts for their clients. As your legal team, Mike Slocumb Law Firm will provide the answers you need to make informed decisions about your case, your recovery, and your future. Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation. Se habla español.
Chad joined Riggs, Ellsworth and Porter to provide his clients with the dedicated representation they need in their difficult times. Prior to joining Riggs, Ellsworth and Porter, Chad worked as a criminal prosecutor where he gained extensive trial experience and was nominated for an award for his trial work. At Riggs, Ellsworth and Porter, Chad uses this trial experience to vigorously represent his clients in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense.. Chad attended Arizona State University where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in psychology and a minor in justice studies. Chad also attended Arizona State University College of Law where he graduated in the top 26% of his class. After graduation Chad received the second highest score on the Arizona State Bar exam and is currently an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University.. When Chad is not working hard to resolve his clients’ cases he spends his free time with his wife and their four kids. Chad loves spending time outdoors, playing sports, and coaching his kids’ basketball and soccer teams. As a third generation Arizona native Chad is committed to bettering his community and uses the law to achieve this goal.
Emily Laursen is an associate attorney with Kimmel Carter. She is a graduate of Catholic University and Widener School of Law. Praised by the firm’s leadership for her superior research skills, her legal writing, and her strong rapport with clients, Ms. Laursen worked as a Kimmel Carter law clerk throughout her time at Widener and was promoted to the position of associate following her graduation. Ms. Laursen is a lifelong Delawarean, and she is ready to do what it takes to get First State injury victims the compensation they deserve.