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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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Prior to becoming an attorney Paloma managed legal claims for several large corporations throughout Orange County, where she established herself as a force in the Risk Management and Insurance fields. Since becoming an attorney, Paloma has successfully utilized the knowledge and expertise she gained in the defense side for her client’s benefit. Paloma strives to maximize every client’s compensation and is very successful in doing so.. Paloma is thorough, open, and honest when dealing with both clients and opposing parties, she is certain that this makes for an effective representation of her clients interests, and that has gained her the respect of her peers. She acknowledges that each client’s needs are different and, for this reason, she patiently listens to their concerns to understand and address them as best as possible.. Paloma’s ability to communicate with her clients fluently in both Spanish and English allows her to maximize each client’s understanding of the complex legal process and the individualized case action she will use to advocate on their behalf.. She has experience in personal injury, business law, employment law, workers’ compensation, risk management, insurance, wills & trusts, subrogation law, insurance law, and consumer protection.. Paloma received her Juris Doctorate Degree from Whittier Law School and is licensed to practice in the State of California. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Fullerton. She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, Orange County Woman Lawyers Association, and California Woman Lawyers Association.. Aside from her practice, Paloma is a strong advocate of the arts and is a Board Member for various non-profit organizations throughout Orange County.
VAHDAT & ASSOCIATES APLC is a well-rounded law firm that provides a full range of transaction and litigation services to both individuals and businesses. With a main office in the city of Irvine and branch offices in Los Angeles & San Diego, we take great pride as a full-service law firm committed to superior legal services. Our firm has over 20 years of combined experience, and we have dedicated our practice to the areas of personal injury, bankruptcy, employment law, criminal defense, estate planning, and business litigation. We take pride in defending the rights of our clients under the laws of our great nation.
Ryan Maughan is a passionate advocate for his community. A native of Southern California, he has dedicated his professional career to helping individuals and families in need. Before becoming an attorney, Ryan served as a VISTA (Volunteers in Service America) in the Americorps program where he advocated for children and families in low-income communities. Ryan battled injustices and championed worthy causes including early childhood literacy. Now, as an attorney, he continues the good fight in the courtroom as he represents aggrieved clients seeking justice.. Ryan graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara before earning his law degree at Chapman University Fowler School of Law. Ryan began his trial career while still in law school when he tried and won his first case in federal court as an intern for the Office of the Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service. Prior to opening his own firm, Ryan honed his advocacy skills at a prestigious, national law firm. There, he represented multinational companies and public entities from the onset of a case through trial. Ryan distinguished himself as a thoughtful problem solver unafraid to take on any challenge. Ryan continued to gain trial experience while working for a national insurance company as an in-house trial attorney. From this experience, he gained firsthand knowledge of the tactics insurance companies use and learned how to protect individuals from them.. Now working on behalf of injured parties, Ryan brings his in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and tireless spirit to each case. Each day, Ryan strives to make his community a better, safer place by standing up for those who have been wronged. His clients appreciate that he is a compassionate listener, a skilled negotiator, and a fearless advocate.
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Jason Flores is the founder of Jason Flores Law, P.C. and an attorney living in the Orange County area, focusing on personal injury law. Originally from the East Coast, his love for the law brought him to Trinity Law School in California. Mr. Flores successfully earned his Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class, earned the highest-grade honors in three classes and was selected for and served as an editor of the Trinity Law Review.. Prior to attending law school, Jason Flores began his career working at some of the biggest auto insurance companies in California handling auto claims and focusing on defending the interest of these insurance companies. It was there that Mr. Flores learned a thorough understanding of the insurance process, which he now utilizes to benefit his personal injury clients. Prior to opening his own law practice, Jason Flores spent the last several years earning his legal experience at some of the best plaintiff firms in California. During this time, he worked on the preparation, settlement, and litigation of hundreds of personal injury cases. Some of these cases include auto accidents, product defects, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, slip and fall accidents, workplace assaults and various other matters. His dedication ensures that his clients are well informed, and their interests are protected.. Mr. Flores is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California‚ Consumer Attorneys of San Diego‚ Orange County Bar Association‚ American Association for Justice, California Young Lawyers Association and Los Angeles County Bar Association. During his down time, Mr. Flores likes to spend time being outdoors, hiking, camping, participating in martial arts and working with various charities including the Thomas House Family Shelter where he works with the Thomas House Children’s program.
Jonathan Armiger helps individuals and families in Indiana recover money for injuries or death caused by the negligent and careless acts of others. He represents clients in personal injury, auto accident, truck accident, nursing home negligence, premise liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.. A person seeking legal representation in a personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuit in Indiana needs a lawyer that not only knows how to handle their case, but also a lawyer that cares about their case and provides personal attention to their case. Clients want, not only compensation for the loss that they have suffered, which is how our legal system addresses wrongs caused by preventable injuries and wrongful death, but also accountability and an opportunity to ensure that what has happened to them or a family member will not happen to someone else.. Jonathan Armiger grew up in the Indianapolis area and graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2007 and cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2011. He has worked in the personal injury and medical malpractice legal field for over ten years. He has represented clients in personal injury and medical malpractice cases presuit through trial. He has been selected multiple times as a Super Lawyers "Rising Star," a recognition awarded to only 2.5% of Indiana attorneys 40 years old or younger or in practice for less than 10 years. He has also been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 for Indiana.. Jonathan Armiger is licensed to practice law in Indiana's state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and state courts throughout Indiana, including Marion County, Indiana, serving the Indianapolis area, and Hamilton County, Indiana, serving Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association.. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured or lost a loved one as a reslt of the negligent acts of another, contact Jonathan Armiger at Barsumian Armiger Injury Lawyers at or visit .
Ashley was born on September 6, 1985, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She and her husband, Michael, are blessed with two beautiful children, Beau and Madelyn. Ashley started out her legal career in 2003 with an internship, which quickly turned into a job as a personal injury legal assistant from 2004-2008 during her undergraduate years at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Ashley obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology from IUPUI with a minor in criminal justice. While an undergrad, Ashley received the Psychology Neel Award for graduating as the psychology major with the highest academic achievement. She then worked as a personal injury paralegal from 2008 to 2015. Ashley was admitted to the Bar in Indiana in September 2015 after obtaining her law degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in May 2015. While a law student, Ashley excelled in her writing and oral classes. She was a Moot Court barrister in 2012, and she served as a Deans Tutorial Society (DTS) tutor from 2012-2014. Ashley cares for her clients, and she is dedicated to maintaining open, prompt, and thorough communication at all times. Because Ashley worked her way up from internship to legal assistant to paralegal to attorney, she knows the ins and outs of a personal injury case from start to finish, and she promises to work diligently, professionally, and passionately for each and every client. When not working, Ashley spends the majority of her time with her family. Some of her mom skills include: an amazing memory for children's books/TV show jingles and the ability to feed the two pickiest eaters in the world. She is passionate about her Lord and Savior, her family, and her career, and she enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and watching Psych, Monk, and The Office over and over again with her husband when the children are finally asleep! Her weaknesses include: chocolate and Dr. Pepper.
I grew up in Osceola, Indiana and graduated from Penn High School; after graduation I attended Purdue University double majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology and received a minor in Forensic Science. While at Purdue, I was a member of the Forensics Club, the Psychology Club, and member of Theta Chi Fraternity.. After graduating from Purdue, I attended Michigan State University College of Law. During law school, I was a member of the Michigan State wrestling club and a frequent volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of America.. I began working at Sweeney Julian as an intern and quickly discovered how rewarding it was to help my injured clients recover after an auto crash or other incident. I do my very best to give each client the individual attention they deserve as I know that each person is different, with different needs, and differernt goals. Lawsuits are a confusing and often times frustrating process, but I work with my clients every step of the way to make it as straightforward of a process as I can explaining each step in plain Engligh and leaving the legal jargon to the law books.. Outside of work, I can be found spending time with my family and friends, camping, hiking, backpacking, or any othe routdoor activity. When I am not spending time with my family, I volunteer as a wrestling coach for the Penn Wrestling Club. I am currently members of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the American Inn of Courts.
Randall L. Juergensen has tried over 100 cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout Indiana and Michigan. He is recognized as a skilled courtroom advocate in cases involving complex injury, medical, and insurance claims. After graduating from the University of Michigan with High Distinction, Randall was admitted to Wayne State University School of Law. His memberships include the State Bar of Michigan, the Indiana State Bar Association, the New Mexico State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Indiana Trial lawyers Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association. Additionally, he is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Randall is active in community and civic organizations, most notably as the former City Commissioner in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Mekhail Sarofiem practices in the areas of Civil Litigation – Plaintiff's Personal Injury. Mekhail has dedicated his career and life’s work to fighting for injury victims. He helps victims of all kinds of accidents, including, but not limited to, car accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, truck accidents, slip & falls and more. Mekhail provides a voice and is a pillar of hope for his clients. Mekhail expressed that the law is “both the cornerstone and the foundational building block, which lies at the heart of our great nation. The law of the United States provides for life, liberty, and happiness for all Americans,” and that “having the opportunity to advance these principles through diligent advocacy on behalf of my clients is a humbling privilege.”