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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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Our office represents clients that are injured due to the fault of another. We have represented clients suffering injuries from automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents for more than 20 years. We have represented clients with various injuries including fractures, burns, neurologic and brain injuries. We understand the complexities of accidents and our clients' injuries. We refer our clients to the best doctors in the community for care if needed. We do not charge any fees unless we win your case. We advance all costs. Our clients owe us nothing unless we collect a recovery. We provide personal attention to every client and litigate any matter that needs to be litigated in the most effective and swift manner possible. We respond to all client calls and address our client's needs quickly.
• Litigation attorney specializing in international and domestic subrogation law in the Western US and South and Central America.. • Responsible attorney for cases involving commercial loss sites including refineries, manufacturing plants, industrial development, wild fire, catastrophe and large scale private property.. • Lead attorney for all aspects of litigation commencing with loss investigation, subrogation analysis, litigation commencement, depositions of key and expert witnesses and representation at trial.. • Licensed in California, Nevada, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the Central District of California and Nevada (pending).. • Responsible attorney for loss sites in Central and South America, as well as other US and foreign jurisdictions.. • Fluent in Spanish and Italian languages, conversational French and Armenian.Specialties:Immigration, Civil and Business Litigation; Entertainment Contracts, Real estate transactions, contract negotiation, breach of contract, collections, lien removals, securities, UCC and Secured Transactions, title.
University of Southern California graduate with a background in the biological sciences. Eight figure settlements/verdicts.
Education:. Brian is an alumnus of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and recieved a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Political Science. Brian possess a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law, located in San Diego; Brian passed the California Bar in 1992.. Occupation:. Brian established his law practice, the Shell Beach Law Group, in Pismo Beach in 1992. In 2011 he received the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce "Business of the Year" award. Along with practice of the law, Brian has taught Political Science at Cuesta College, as an adjunct professor, for the past 20 years. Brian teaches courses related to the Constitution and Government of the United States. In 2003 Brian received Cuesta’s Award for Faculty Excellence, and in 2013 he received Cuesta’s student honor society’s Teaching Excellence award.. Political Experience:. Brian was elected and previously honored to serve the voters and residents of San Luis Obispo County as their Harbor Commissioner; he served as Harbor Commissioner for 12 years, twice in the position of President of the Board. In his role and tenure as an elected official he traveled to Sacramento and Washington D.C. to promote the Central Coast and interact with State and Federal agencies and their elected officials, to acquire grants and funds to apply to local infrastructure projects which benefitted his community and improve its quality of life.. Community Service:. Co-founder and Board Member of the Central Coast Aquarium Society.. Co-founder and Board Member of the Dinosaur Caves Preservation Society.. Member of the Board and Past President of the History Center of San Luis Obispo County.. Member of the Board and Past President of the Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos.. Member of the Board of the Shell Beach Improvement Group.. Member of the Board of Campfire of the Central Coast.. Member of the Board of the Cal Poly Political Science Department Alumni Advisory Board.
Nelson Gevorkyan, Esq. Is a TOP Personal Injury/Car Accident Attorney in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Gevorkyan has succesfully recovered Tens of Millions of Dollars on behalf of his Clients from the Insurance companies. Mr. Gevorkyan practices predominantly Personal Injury [Car Accidents/Slip and Falls].He obtained his Juris Doctorate from G.U.C.L and his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA.. On his leisure time, Mr. Gevorkyan enjoys watching sports and is a huge fan of basketball and UFC. His favorite "law" related movies include My Cousin Vinny, A Civil Action, Liar Liar and Lincoln Lawyer.. Call Him Today For a FREE Consultation!
Top San Francisco personal injury lawyer Sally Morin has been happily helping amazing clients since 1997. Sally is an adventure seeker in and out of the office. She has several years of experience working as a personal injury attorney for adventurous types like herself. She has been rated as one of the best San Francisco bicycle accident lawyers. She negotiated a million dollar settlement as a pedestrian accident lawyer. She has obtained numerous 5-figure settlement in motorcycle, bicycle and auto accident cases. Sally truly loves the work she does, as it energizes her to help clients get back to doing the activities they enjoy most! Sally received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Golden Gate University in 1997, and was admitted to the California State Bar, in December 1997.. Sally Morin was licensed as a California attorney in 1997, but didn't make the decision to work exclusively as a San Francisco personal injury lawyer until 1999. This was prompted by her best friend who was hit on her motorcycle by an out of town businessman who ran a red light. Sally saw the difficulties her friend faced in having to deal with her physical injuries (broken pelvis) as well as the stress of handling paperwork, phone calls and a pile of medical bills. Sally helped her friend and never looked back. Since that time, Sally has been committed to helping those who are seriously injured in bicycle, pedestrian, motorcycle and auto accidents. Although she focuses on San Francisco personal injury cases, her clients are from all over the country. With her technological savvy and unique work style, personal injury lawyer Sally Morin and her team are highly skilled at long-distance representation of clients who have been injured in San Francisco, but may live out of the area.
Mr. Herrera was born in Los Angeles and raised in Koreatown, just west of Downtown. Mr. Herrera attended and graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in History. Thereafter, he attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2012 with a Juris Doctorate degree.. While at Thomas Jefferson, Mr. Herrera interned at the San Diego Alternate Public Defender’s Office, where he was involved in all aspects of juvenile criminal matters. As an intern, he argued several motions as a certified legal intern under the supervision of an attorney and counseled clients in English and Spanish.. In addition, Mr. Herrera clerked for Justice Terry O’Rourke of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division One. He reviewed and researched law briefs and helped develop research and writing strategies for draft opinions. He assisted in drafting two opinions for the Court.. Upon graduation, Mr. Herrera worked at the Law Offices of William R. Burgener, a private criminal defense attorney with over thirty years of experience. As a post-graduate law clerk, Mr. Herrera drafted trial court motions and appellate briefs for submission in both state and federal court. He primarily dealt with DUI, drug possession and smuggling, and illegal entry cases.. Mr. Herrera also worked for a CPA/attorney in North County San Diego as a post-graduate law clerk. During that time, he helped represent clients in tax matters before the FTB, EDD, and IRS. He helped draft estate plans, including trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. He also administered an irrevocable trust with a net worth over $2 million.. After living in San Diego for several years, Mr. Herrera decided to return back home to Los Angeles to be closer to his family and provide legal services to the community where he grew up. Mr. Herrera handles criminal defense, personal injury, and estate planning matters using the experience he gained at these prestigious Southern California law offices.. Mr. Herrera is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to his clients. Mr. Herrera is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California.
Associate David Angeloff practices in all areas of civil litigation, including personal injury and employment law.. He has secured significant recoveries for his clients, including a $275,000 verdict for an elderly woman who was injured when a ceiling collapsed, a $380,000 settlement for a medical services company in a legal malpractice action, a $500,000 settlement for an exchange student who suffered a non-surgical pelvic injury in an auto crash, a $150,000 settlement for a warehouse worker for pregnancy discrimination, and a $160,000 settlement for a female employee of a military contractor who was sexually harassed on the job.. Mr. Angeloff is a regular guest lecturer at the University of San Diego School of Law on the subject of employment discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.. During law school, Mr. Angeloff was a two-year member of the national mock trial team and won several CALI awards for top grades. Under the guidance of a former UN prosecutor, he was selected to study slavery and human rights issues in Tanzania and Zanzibar.. Mr. Angeloff is admitted to practice before all California State Courts, as well as the Central, Southern, and Northern United States District Courts. He is also admitted to practice before all Courts in Washington D.C. and New York.
I represent consumers and individuals for lemon law, personal injury, labor law and other consumer fraud actions. 99.9% of the cases that I have handled during my 10 year career have been Plaintiff oriented. I have handled thousands of cases during my career and recovered millions. I joint venture on bigger cases with larger firms. My focus is providing the best representation for my clients, whether I represent them myself or joint venturing with larger firms that have more resources and experience to achieve the best results.
Kaveh Keshmiri is the lead attorney at Law Office of Kaveh Keshmiri, a boutique law firm that he founded in 2013. It was at a very young age that Mr. Keshmiri knew he wanted to pursue a career in law and that he would one day represent those that are in need of justice.He graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Political Science from UCSD and minored in English. In 2012, he completed her legal education at Loyola Law School and was admitted to practice in 2012. Today, he focuses on providing legal services in the areas of Personal Injury Law, Real Estate Law, Probate, and Immigration Law. Balancing high levels of both compassion and fervor, Kaveh does everything within his power to provide the best results to his clients.
Ian Samson is an experienced attorney who focuses on complex business litigation, qui tam (whistleblower) actions, class actions, and personal injury litigation. Mr. Samson represents individuals and business in state and federal court and arbitration.. Prior to joining Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack, Mr. Samson practiced in San Francisco with a nationwide plaintiff's class action law firm, where he primarily represented individual and institutional investors in securities matters, including federal class actions brought under the Securities Exchange Act and State derivative actions involving Fortune 500 corporations. During that time, Mr. Samson was part of the litigation team representing a class of UBS "structured products" investors in In re Lehman Brothers Equity/Debt Securities Litigation filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Samson graduated cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, and during law school served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Marsha S. Berzon of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Samson has spoken on various litigation issues, including effective deposition skills and class action notice. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the American Bar Association, and Public Justice. In 2013, Mr. Samson was named a "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers.
You can see more about Shawn Siavash Rokni on the website of his law firm Countrywide Trial Lawyers at www.countrywidetriallawyers.com.. Prior to founding Countrywide Trial Lawyers, APLC, Shawn was a senior trial attorney at one of the best personal injury law firms in the country, where he broke records with an astonishing 99% victories in personal injury cases he litigated.. Formerly a senior defense attorney at one of the largest defense firms representing dozens of insurance companies, Shawn was the lead handling attorney on some of the most serious personal injury cases, involving wrongful deaths, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, spine surgeries, fractured bones, and product liability cases against automobile manufacturers.. Shawn was also an in-house attorney for the largest auto insurance company for many years, where he round-tabled all types of personal injury cases with dozens of insurance adjusters on his team. Moreover, Shawn previously worked at multiple law firms, and at the courthouse as a research attorney inside the chambers of five judges.. Shawn’s well-rounded experience as an attorney for the insurance companies, combined with his knowledge of courthouse procedures, gives him unique insight and ability in valuing and successfully litigating personal injury claims.. Shawn studied at Harvard Law School, a course in financial analysis and valuations, after receiving his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from UCLA & Chapman University, respectively in 2007 and 2011. Due to academic excellence, Shawn received a merit scholarship in law school, where he also studied a course related to injuries and accidents at the world-renowned University of Oxford.
Jordan is a trial attorney and a founding partner at MKP Law Group, LLP. Jordan works diligently on behalf of his clients and has obtained millions of dollars in settlements on their behalf. Jordan is an active member of the California State Bar, Los Angeles Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Jordan was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for civil litigation attorneys.. Jordan regularly volunteers at the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Veterans' Clinic where he provides free legal advice to former members of our nation's military.
Tracy Horn is a personal injury attorney at TorkLaw. She is a skilled litigator, mediator, and advocate who is dedicated to giving her clients a voice before the court.. Originally from New Jersey, Ms. Horn received her bachelor’s from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, graduating in 2004 with a degree in forensic psychology.. Subsequently, Ms. Horn was awarded a scholarship based on her excellent performance on the LSAT examination. She moved to California, where she attended the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. While attending law school, Ms. Horn continued to work full time while in school and graduated in 2-½ years rather than the typical three-year schedule. In addition, she was elected as a coach for the school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution and Negotiation Team. Under her leadership, the team placed third in the nationals.. She graduated with honors in December 2007, and joined the California State Bar in 2008, after which she began practicing personal injury law.. A community activist, Ms. Horn has also worked with the Legal Aid Society in San Diego, where she was active in assisting low-income individuals in obtaining and defending both civil and domestic violence restraining orders. Through that work, she gained extensive knowledge and experience in practicing family law on behalf of her clients.. Ms. Horn now works in the complex civil litigation of personal injury cases. Ms. Horn continues to learn about and explore alternative dispute resolution methods to help her clients avoid protracted and unnecessary litigation. She is a firm believer that if both parties have the goal of a fair and equal resolution, the parties should decide their fate, and not necessarily the judicial system. Ms. Horn’s clients and colleagues alike praise her for her knowledge, professionalism, and her genuine compassion and care for her clients.
Robin Hanasab was raised in Los Angeles and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from USC. He then received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, in Los Angeles. Mr. Hanasab is member of the State Bar of California.. Mr. Hanasab is the principal at Hanasab & Associates, a premier personal injury practice located in Los Angeles. The firm has recovered millions on behalf of clients. Hanasab and Associates has developed a reputation amongst clients as a practice that truly keeps it's clients best interest first and a reputation amongst insurance companies as a practice that fights zealously on behalf of clients.. Prior to establishing Hanasab & Associates, Mr. Hansab was a Partner at Hanasab & Zolekhian, LLP, where he dealt with numerous litigation matters, ranging from auto accidents and pedestrian accidents, to wrongful death claims and serious brain injury claims. Notable vedicts and settlements include a $4,100,000 verdict for a brain injury case as well as s $2,000,000 settlement for a rear end accident.. Mr. Hanasab also spent some time working at the Inner City Law Center, located in the heart of Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles. During his time there, Mr. Hanasab assisted in the preparation and discovery of major civil lawsuits against people exploiting the underprivileged and those living in urban neighborhoods.
Los Angeles personal injury attorney Garo Mardirossian is committed to helping his clients recover just compensation when another person’s negligence leaves them injured. Highly-respected and awarded, Mr. Mardirossian handles a variety of complex personal injury cases. He has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients and was honored with the prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year award by the Consumer Attorneys Association in 2000 – one of only about 40 attorneys to have ever won this award. Need a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles? Call Mardirossian & Associates, Inc. today for a free consultation!