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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

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. 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.


16281 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

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Location: Deerfield Beach 33442
Firm: Goldman & Daskal

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Coral Springs 33065
Firm: Cindy A. Goldstein, P.A.

Coral Springs personal injury attorney Cindy Goldstein provides representation for a variety of personal injury related cases including car crashes, slip/trip and falls, dog bite injuries and much more. Cindy Goldstein's firm gives personalized attention and serves the entire State of Florida.

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Location: Tampa 33635
Firm: Retamar & Millian, P.A.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Boca Raton 33428
Firm: Law Office of Lilia Biberman, PLLC

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Coconut Creek 33073
Firm: Ricky D. Gordon, P.A.

Ricky Gordon began practicing law in 1984 and chartered the Law Offices of Ricky D. Gordon, P.A. in 1987.  He is a trial attorney who limits his practice to representing the injured party in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.  He is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a County Court, Circuit Court and Family Mediator.  He co-founded All Florida Mediation and Divorce Doctors to provide alternative dispute resolution for all types of legal and family law matters everywhere in the state of Florida for the legal profession and unrepresented persons.. Ricky Gordon served the City of Parkland as Vice Mayor/City Commissioner from 1991 to 2004; Planning and Zoning Board Member 1990-1991; and, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Vice Chair from 1990-1991.. Ricky Gordon was born in New York and moved to Florida in 1966 at age 11. He grew up on Miami Beach and has lived in Broward County since graduating from college in 1977.

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Location: Rockledge 32956
Firm: Law Office of Arna D. Cortazzo, P.A.

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Location: Cleveland 44181
Firm: George Sakellakis, Atty At Law

I provide representation to clients in need a personal injury lawyer who can navigate them through a confusing process.  I am easy to get a hold of (no "appointments" or "scheduled phone calls" necessary).  I take joy in inserting myself between my clients and the leviathans that they should not be dealing with alone.  My office runs on integrity, trust, respect to my clients' needs, and responsiveness to their issues.  My business is done through client referrals; I rely on satisfied customers to advertise for me and not some silly billboard or phone book.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Cleveland 44113
Firm: Keis George LLP

Warren S. George is an Executive Partner and Owner of civil litigation law firm Keis George LLP. Warren manages the Personal Injury Practice of Keis George LLP and recently led the team to win numerous million-dollar cases. Though Warren directs the Personal Injury Practice, he is engaged in every aspect of litigation in state and federal courts. Warren has extensive experience litigating personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases. Mr. George is a 1986 graduate of Cleveland State University where he studied Pre-Law courses, majoring in Sociology. He is a 1989 graduate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1989. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio in 1989.Warren was recently honored as a Super Lawyer and one of Cleveland’s Top Lawyers. Warren was also awarded AV Preeminent™ Best Lawyer.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Cleveland 44113
Firm: Henderson Mokhtari & Weatherly

Al Mokhtari was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio.  He also lived in Cleveland for 5 years, and in Phoenix for 1 year.  He is active in the Columbus community, and enjoys weight lifting, volleyball, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.  In addition to his parents, two sisters, as well as five nieces and nephews, Al has family throughout the U.S. and overseas.  Having spent 41 years in Ohio and over 13 years representing clients in courts all over Ohio, it's fair to say that Al is acquainted with the Courts and communities throughout Ohio.

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Location: Cleveland 44113

Grant Goodman is a tireless advocate who passionately stands up for individuals in disputes with corporations and insurance companies, forcing these companies to fulfill their obligations. Grant speaks for those who cannot speak and stands for those who cannot stand. He champions causes for people who need and deserve justice. Grant passionately helps people who have been injured when others make mistakes. He personally assists with every aspect of getting one's life back on track, even by making house or hospital calls. The secret to his success is a personal approach and taking the time to really listen to his clients so he and his team can provide the best representation.

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Location: Cleveland 44115
Firm: The Gaulding Law Firm

Thank you for viewing my profile. The information will provide insight into my history and qualifications as a trial attorney. I consider representing those facing life altering criminal charges a privilege, as such I strive to achieve the best outcome for my clients. The focus of my practice is criminal defense in the Northeast Ohio area.  Additionally, I am licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and assist those seeking to protect their intellectual property rights.  I welcome the chance to discuss your case, provide you answers as to what occurred, and the legal remedies available.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
+1 (440) 467-3814
Location: Fairview Park 44126
Firm: Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Cleveland 44132
Firm: Nager,Romaine & Schneiberg Co. L.P.A.

Jerry is an attorney with NRS and has represented thousands of injured clients since 1984. He has attained the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating, AV Preeminent. His civil trial practice experience includes a wide range of personal injury litigation including wrongful death, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, insurance coverage, uninsured motorist, product liability, premises liability and auto accidents of all types. He has litigated small business and real estate matters including mortgage foreclosures and has extensive workers' compensation litigation experience. He has resolved thousands of personal injury cases by settlement, litigation, arbitration, mediation and trial and argued cases in several appellate courts, the Ohio Court of Claims and the Supreme Court of Ohio. You can watch his Supreme Court oral argument on behalf of an injured police officer at the court's website, Oral Argument Archive, Case No. 2005-1828. The case is Ronald Rose v. City of Garfield Hts. et. al., 2005-Ohio-4165, 2006-Ohio-5698.. Prior to law school, Jerry served as the Assistant Director of Cleveland's Department of Public Health and Welfare, where he supervised programs in primary health care, environmental health, air pollution control and prison administration for a department with over 500 employees.. Jerry lives in Bay Village with his wife Tolisa, who is a yoga instructor, and their daughter. Their son is a second year law student. He is active in the community having served as Senior Warden of his church in Lakewood; on the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and Strategic Planning Committee for the Bay Village Schools; on the Bay Village Board of Zoning Appeals; and as President of the Cleveland Scholastic Rowing Association (CSRA). He has been the elected democratic precinct committee person for Bay Village 1-A since 1998. He enjoys bicycling, sailing, yoga and travel.. Education Cleveland State University, JD, MBA Miami University, BA, Political Science Valley Forge High School. Bar Admissions Ohio, 1984 Federal District Court, Northern District of Ohio 1984. Professional Organizations Ohio State Bar Association OSBA The Justinian Forum

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Rocky River 44116
Firm: John Shepherd

John maintains the preeminent Martindale Hubbell "AV rating" and guarantees the highest standards of legal representation.  His clients appreciate that he takes a practical approach and can usually favorably resolve problems outside of Court.  He practices in all Ohio State, Local and Federal Courts and fights hard for his clients with excellent results, making efficient use of time to ensure the best results for my clients at a reasonable fee.. He is highly experienced all areas of wills, probate and estates.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
+1 (216) 369-4767
Location: Cleveland 44115
Firm: Mcneal Schick Archibald & Biro Co.,LPA

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Location: Cleveland 44114
Firm: Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

I joined the Spangenberg firm as an associate attorney in 2004. I graduated "magna cum laude" from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2002 where I served as managing editor of the Cleveland State Law Review. While an editor, I authored and published "No Pain, No Gain, No Compensation: Exploiting Professional Athletes Through Substandard Medical Care Administered By Team Physicians," 49 Clev. St. L. Rev. 507 (2001). The article focuses on medical malpractice issues in the professional sports industries and earned multiple honors in the field. Prior to joining Spangenberg, I served as law clerk to the late Judge John M. Manos of the United States District Court of the Northern District of Ohio.. I am licensed to practice law in Ohio in both state and federal court and am a member of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Bar am an active member of the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Ohio Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. The publishers of Law & Politics® magazine named me a "Rising Star" in 2006, 2007, 2009 and, 2010.. Since joining the Spangenberg firm, I have successfully litigated and resolved a diverse spectrum of matters on behalf of clients like you. In addition to cases involving personal injury, insurance bad faith and civil rights violations, I focus a significant portion of my practice on business litigation, bankruptcy litigation, and serving as special litigation co-counsel on behalf of debtors and unsecured creditors and on commercial insurance disputes. I also focus a portion of his practice on serving as counsel in various class actions.. I'm from the Cleveland area and graduated from Hawken Upper School in 1994. I attended Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where I obtained a B.A. in Earth and Environmental Sciences and graduated with honors. As a Division I college soccer player, I earned widespread recognition as a goalkeeper, including Academic All-American honors. Upon graduation, I played professional soccer with the Cleveland Crunch for three years and was a member of the 1999 N.P.S.L. championship team.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Cleveland 44124
Firm: Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. - Cleveland

Matt represents clients in many different types of personal injury cases including wrongful death, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, product liability, slip and falls, and dog bites. Matt learned how insurance companies defend and value claims while working at an insurance defense law firm both as a clerk while in law school, and then as a defense attorney after passing the bar exam. Matt now uses the knowledge and training he gained during his years working with insurance companies to benefit our clients.. Matt concentrated his study on pre-law courses while in college at Ohio University where he excelled academically and received a degree in Legal Communication. Matt was then awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Akron School of Law.. Matt prides himself on his willingness to fight for the rights of the injured. When he’s not working hard on behalf of his clients, Matt loves spending time with his family and is a devoted husband and father.

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Location: Chardon 44024

I believe while good lawyers make a living, great lawyers make a difference.  I have over twenty five years of litigation experience in the successful resolution of complex civil disputes in advance of litigation, and through arbitration, trial and appeals in courtrooms across Ohio and Florida. I has achieved multiple million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured victims. I also represents businesses and corporations in complex construction and insurance claims achieving resolution of equipment and property damage losses. Give me a call and let's discuss your case.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Cleveland 44113
Firm: Obral, Silk & Associates

Experience Matters.  Experience cannot be taught, it's not learned in school and you're certainly not born with it.  Experience is the result of hard work, dedication, tenacity and respect.  I have earned the respect of my collegues and opponents and I'm proud to be able to put my 30+ years of personal injury experience to use for my clients.. When you are involved in a serious personal injury matter, you want to results that my experience can provide.  I will be honored to talk with you and guide you through this ever-changing field of law.. I am often heard telling my clients how proud I am to be able to say that I am a born and bred Clevelander, having lived here all my life - I've raised my family here, practiced law here and I'll retire here (not soon, hopefully).  It's an exciting time to be part of the resurrgence of this great City - -   Cleveland Rocks ! ! !

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
+1 (216) 510-9301
Location: Cleveland 44113
Firm: Ryan, LLP

I was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in North Olmsted.  After graduating high school, I attended Ashland University and received a major in Chemistry and minor in Biology.  I worked in the chemical field and worked on software applications combining chemistry and computer science.  My software development moved towards artificial intelligence, specifically in the areas of voice recognition and text to speech.  After working in the software development field for about a decade, I wanted more human interaction in my professional career.  I also wanted to assist individuals through complex problems and disputes.  I attended law school while working full time.  Graduated in 2007 and have continued to gain experience and education through representing people through life altering injuries.  I enjoy speaking with current and potential clients about their situations and strive to provide the best representation available to each and every client I represent.

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