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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.
16172 Personal Injury Lawyers Found
I am a trial attorney that specializes in representing injured persons as a result of the negligent and reckless conduct of others. Many of the cases I handle are serious injury and death cases that result from auto and truck crashes, defective products, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, construction accidents and trip and fall cases. I am rated AV by Martindale Hubbell as having the highest level of legal competence and ethics and have been consistently named in Best Lawyers in America and New Jersey since 2006. I am Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court and Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In 2007-2008, I served as President of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey.. Most importantly, I care about the people I represent and the results that I achieve for my clients. When I represent you, you can be assured that you will understand every aspect of your case including what I will do to successfully handle your case. I am aggressive, creative and passionate. Your phone calls will be answered or promptly returned and you will receive copies of all important documents filed in your case. I look forward to the opportunity to represent you.
Melissa Rothenberg-Kapustin, Esq. joined The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 2007. Melissa currently manages the law firm’s Hackensack, NJ office. While at Rutgers Law School, Melissa worked as a student attorney for the Rutgers Urban Legal Clinic where she represented low-income individuals in Social Security/SSI disability hearings and assisted in preparing briefs and motions on behalf of clients before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Melissa also completed a summer judicial internship with the Honorable Rachel N. Davidson of the Essex County Superior Court- Law Division. Before pursuing her law degree, Melissa earned a Master’s degree in Modern Jewish History. In addition to her career as an attorney, Melissa is a frequent lecturer on Jewish Law and History and is the proud mother of 5 children.
Anthony “Tony” Leonard, a trial lawyer, represents his clients in all personal injury and workers compensation matters. Tony invests in each case personally, knowing that this work can greatly impact each of his clients’ takes the time to explain each step of the case to his clients in a way that is easy to understand. His clients benefit from his integrity, experience, and drive to win. Tony has successfully handled serious injury cases of all kinds, including slip and falls, automobile and trucking accidents, product liability, and medical malpractice.
Since 1984, Andrew Ballerini has continuously maintained his law firm in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. AS a New Jersey injury attorney Mr. Ballerini has represented more than 3,000 people. Mr. Ballerini only represents individuals hurt in accidents. Mr. Ballerini does not, and will not represent any insurance company.. In 2001, Mr. Ballerini was certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial lawyer. The Supreme Court of New Jersey certifies only those attorneys who demonstrate a sufficient level of experience, knowledge, education and skill in civil trial practice as a civil trial attorney. Only two percent (2%) of current New Jersey lawyers are certified as civil trial attorneys. In addition to his trial certification, New Jersey injury lawyer Mr. Ballerini is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This Forum is limited to only those attorneys who have obtained a result in the resolution of a case in excess of at least one million dollars. Mr. Ballerini is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice. This group limits its representation to only those individual hurt in accidents and represents no insurance companies. Mr. Ballerini has also been a member of the Camden County Bar Association for over twenty (20) years. Mr. Ballerini has acted as a teacher of other lawyers under the auspices of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. He has lectured on the area of civil trial practice. As a member of the Camden County Bar Association, he participates in the Camden County Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau. He has spoken before numerous groups, including the State of New Jersey, Division of Youth and Family Services, and before many high school students.. Mr. Ballerini has appeared on the television show American Pro Se and on cable on Legal Line. He has also appeared at the Courier Post and answered general questions from the public through the “Ask the Experts”Program.
Rich Grungo is a trial attorney, concentrating on personal injury litigation. His innovative trial strategies have resulted in over $60 million in jury verdicts and settlements since 2006. Mr. Grungo is a New Jersey Supreme Court-Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by less than 2% of lawyers in the state. With an emphasis on matters involving catastrophic injury and death, he has won major settlements and jury awards in a wide array of practice areas, including workplace injuries, medical malpractice, auto accidents, abuse and neglect, dangerous premises, improper insurance practices and alcohol-related injuries and deaths. Mr. Grungo has successfully litigated cases against some of America's largest corporations. On occasion, Mr. Grungo has been retained to defend select individual and corporate clients. Mr. Grungo handles cases in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and works with local counsel on cases in other states.. Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Mr. Grungo began his law career as a summer clerk at Archer & Greiner. Upon graduation from law school, he joined the firm's Litigation Department. Trained by some of the best lawyers in the state, Mr. Grungo learned the skills necessary to be an effective trial advocate and quickly rose to Partner in the firm. On January 1, 2015, Mr. Grungo launched his own firm - - Grungo Colarulo, LLC.. With vast and diversified resources Richard Grungo, Jr. uses the latest in courtroom technology to maximize impact and consistently obtain the best results for his clients. Mr. Grungo has won over $60 million in jury verdicts and settlements since 2006, including the following:. Mr. Grungo’s trial skills and experience have been recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which designated him a Certified Civil Trial Attorney following a rigorous, court-supervised regimen of peer and judicial review, analysis of trial experience, continuing education and written examination.. As a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Mr. Grungo routinely pays referral fees to attorneys who send matters to him for his trial expertise [Rule 1:39-6(d)].. His peers have repeatedly recognized Mr. Grungo's trial skills, resulting in his designation as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In addition, Mr. Grungo was selected in 2011 for the New Jersey Law Journal's prestigious "40 Under 40" list of the state's top young attorneys.. Mr. Grungo is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and Philadelphia Bar Association. The New Jersey Institute of Continuing Education selected Mr. Grungo to teach civil trial preparation to newly admitted attorneys as part of their continuing education requirements. He has lectured at the New Jersey Association for Justice annual Boardwalk seminar on medical malpractice, as well as at various county bar associations on topics related to personal injury litigation.. Aggressive advocacy coupled with unfailing professionalism ensure the best possible result for every client Richard Grungo represents.. Pray for peace, prepare for trial.
David Jacquette is an experienced personal injury lawyer in the Greater Philadelphia region. He is a partner and shareholder at Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C., which has offices in both Philadelphia and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Dave spends his days advocating on behalf of and helping his clients recover the compensation they deserve. In 2023 alone, Dave achieved several multi-million dollar results on behalf of his clients, including:. -$4 million settlement for the estate of a man who was killed by a drunk driver in Montgomery County, PA.-$2.25 million settlement for a pedestrian in PA who was struck by a car on her way to work, suffering multiple fractures and an intracranial hemorrhage (brain bleed).-$3.6 million jury verdict in a complex commercial litigation case involving claims of theft and breach of fiduciary duty in Chester County, PA.. Dave began his legal career at Loyola University of Maryland and went on to Temple University’s Beasley School of Law for his Juris Doctor. His primary practices include personal injury and complex commercial litigation. Active in the legal community, he is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Montgomery Bar Association, Montgomery Bar Association’s trial Lawyers Section, Legal Aid/Pro Bono Service Committee, and the Bench Bar Committee. He understands what a difficult time his clients are going through, and passionately advocates on their behalf. Call to discuss your case today!
A Strong Legal Team on Your Side. G. Martin Meyers, the firm’s founder, is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney with more than 25 years of experience in all forms of civil litigation and trial practice. Mr. Meyers is one of a very small percentage of lawyers who are certified as Civil Trial Attorneys by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He also is one of a very small percentage of lawyers who has won verdicts and appeals in both state and federal courts in New Jersey, including products liability verdicts in both state and federal court. Justin A. Meyers, of counsel to the firm, is admitted to practice in both New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. He is among the small percentage of attorneys with a Masters in Business Administration (“M.B.A.”), and a reported Appellate Division decision in Murnane v. Finch Landscaping, LLC, 420 N.J. Super. 331, cert. denied, 208 N.J. 600 (2011). Thomas A. Whelihan, also of counsel to the firm, is a tax attorney who specializes in estate planning and corporate transactions. Susan S. Singer, also of counsel to the firm, is a trial lawyer with extensive experience and prominence in the field of employment discrimination and civil rights. Her reputation is enhanced by the fact that she is one of the few attorneys in the nation who has prevailed in appeals before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals for both Plaintiffs and Defendants in employment cases.
Mr. Haber, a co-founder of the law firm of HABER DIPAUL LLC has over 30 years of civil, commercial and personal injury experience. Mr. is an award winning attorney and lecturer and maintains memberships in various recognition societies including the Million Dollar Trial Lawyers Forum, Louis D. Brandeis Law Society, Benjamin Franklin Inn of Court, Boston University Distinguished Alumni, and the Strathmore's Who's Who Among Practicing Attorneys Registry.. Mr. Haber's history of successful settlements and trial verdicts demonstrates a clear record of excellence and achievement. With hundreds of arbitrations and dozens of jury trials to his credit, Mr. haber welcome's the opportunity to have you experience his firm's aggressive, smart, and savvy approach to legal representation.. Following his graduation cum laude from Boston University with a Bachelor's degree in History, Mr. Haber then earned a Masters degree in Urban Affairs from Boston University within one year following his undergraduate training. Mr. Haber completed his education when he received his law degree with honors (Moot Court Board Honor Society) from Temple University (Beasley) School of Law. Mr. Haber's flair for writing was apparent early in his legal career as he published to articles for The Jurist, wrote the Bench Brief for the National I Herman Stern Moot Court Competition, and was the recipient of a Temple University Law School Fellowship. Mr. Haber also reached the finals of the National Myrna Marshall Federal Moot Court Competition.. Mr. Haber has served on several Boards including as President and Treasurer of the Hamilton Townhome Association, Cedar Sands Condominium Association and the Vesper Club of Philadelphia. He currently sits on the Board of the Crown of Israel Synagogue and served on the Logan Square Planning Board.. Mr. Haber is a member of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and United States District Court of Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as the United States 3rd Circuit COurt of Appeals. He presently serves as a certified Federal and State Arbitrator (PA) and maintains memberships in several state Bar and local Trial Lawyer Associations in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Education:. · J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, 1987. · B.S, St. Joseph’s University, 1984. Bar Admissions:. · New Jersey. · U.S. District Court- District of New Jersey. · Gloucester County Bar Association. · · New Jersey State Bar Association. · Published Decisions:. · Speiser v. Harleysville Insurance Company, 237 N.J.Super. 507 (App. Div.), cert. den. 121 N.J. 647 (1990). · McGarvey v. Ford Motor Company, 293 N.J.Super. 129 (App. Div. 1996). · Knox v. Lincoln General Insurance Company, 304 N.J.Super. 431 (. 1997). Biography:Over 25 years of experience litigating insurance claims, with an emphasis on personal injury and insurance coverage issues. Cases are varied, including motor vehicle accidents, products liability, wrongful death actions, nursing home malpractice, and commercial claims.. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney.. A member of the plaintiffs’ litigation team on the Tropicana Garage Collapse case, concentrating on insurance coverage, with the case settling for over $101 million, believed to be the largest settlement of a construction disaster in U.S. history.. Trustee of the Gloucester County Bar Association and member of the Civil Practice Committee, Bench-Bar Committee, and Professionalism Committee. Has appeared on the television program, The People’s Law Forum, has been a seminar lecturer, as well as a judge in local high school Mock Trial competitions.. President of the Gloucester Catholic High School Alumni Association and past recipient of the John & Jackie O'Donnell Award for dedication and service to the school.
Sean Fulmer is a very enthusiastic and conscientious attorney who focuses his practice on personal injury cases including: motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, slip or trip and falls, premises liability and pedestrian and motor vehicle collisions. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.. Sean is a native of Northeast Philadelphia. He graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Shippensburg University. Sean received his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law and was admitted to the Bars of Pennsylvania and New Jersey in 2010.. Prior to passing the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars, Sean found many opportunities to develop his legal skills. He worked as a law clerk in the New Jersey Public Defender’s office and gained experience as an associate at several law firms in the Philadelphia area, which exposed him to various areas of law and allowed him to hone his skills in the courtroom.. Sean has effectively negotiated several six-figure settlements for his clients in Philadelphia, Buck and Montgomery Counties. Sean continues to develop his skills and knowledge of personal injury matters for the benefit of his clients by attending classes and seminars about Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and Auto Insurance, and he has earned his certification as an Arbitrator in the Philadelphia civil court program. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and New Jersey Bar Associations, and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.. Sean was selected as a 2015 to 2020 Pennsylvania Rising Star for exhibiting excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania receive this distinction.. In his spare time, Sean is a sports fan, particularly a fan of football and baseball. He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
Mr. Hurd is proud to be an active Trial Attorney, practicing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2007. Mr. Hurd has an intimate understanding of how an accident or malpractice can affect your life. More importantly, he understands what is necessary to fight the insurance companies and obtain compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of others.. Mr. Hurd has successfully represented hundreds of injured victims in a variety of personal injury matters, including: wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents (car, tractor-trailer, bus / SEPTA, motorcycle, pedestrian and bicycle), premises liability (slip / trip and fall accidents), medical malpractice, products liability, FELA and workers’ compensation claims. He has litigated numerous claims at the municipal, arbitration and trial court levels in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.. Mr. Hurd also serves as a certified Arbitrator for the Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia Compulsory Arbitration program.. Mr. Hurd is a 2003 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and 2007 graduate of Villanova University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Hurd was selected to serve as an executive member of the Villanova University School of Law Moot Court board. Mr. Hurd additionally served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Rayford A. Means of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division.. Mr. Hurd has been repeatedly named a “Rising Star” in the Personal Injury practice area by Super Lawyers® magazine’s Pennsylvania edition. The “Rising Star” category consists of a selection of top lawyers who are under the age of 40 or who have been in practice for 10 years or less, as nominated and selected by their peers, in each practice area. Mr. Hurd was additionally recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Pennsylvania.. If you have been injured in an accident, you are a victim of malpractice, or if you have any questions about whether you may have a legal claim, call Mr. Hurd for a free consultation.
Jeffrey S. Simons is a partner in the law firm of Jacobs, Schwalbe, & Petruzzelli, P.C. Mr. Simons focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs in all aspects of personal injury litigation and civil rights litigation including those who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents, fall downs, dog bites, and police misconduct. He has significant experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in this type of litigation and is thus in a position to offer his clients a unique perspective to obtain the best settlements and verdicts on their behalf. He has tried over twenty-five jury trials in his career in both State and Federal Courts.. Mr. Simons received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000, graduating Cum Laude, and he received his law degree from Northwestern University in 2004, having been the recipient of the Justice John Paul Stevens Fellowship. He is admitted to practice law in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as the District of New Jersey and Eastern District of Pennsylvania Federal Courts.
At Reagan Law Offices, LLC, in Haddonfield, New Jersey, we are a small firm offering the kind of personalized service that a big firm cannot provide. Our goal-oriented philosophy is to zealously guard the rights of our clients to achieve results. You will work directly with a deeply experienced attorney at every step with the ultimate goal of obtaining the most favorable outcome possible.. Our founding lawyer, Brian Reagan, has served Camden County, Cherry Hill and the surrounding area for over 20 years, providing effective legal counsel and representation in several areas of law.
Rosengard Law Group is dedicated to serving the injured. We believe that everyone that has been injured has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and to be fully compensated for their losses.. Call us and get an extensive network and resources plus decades of experience and in depth knowledge of personal injury law. To put it simply, we FIGHT for Maximum Compensation for our clients.. NO FEES UNTIL WE WIN. And, you're not paying us at that time either, because our fee is a percentage of the compensation we obtain for you. You don't pay anything out of pocket.
Since 2005, New Jersey residents have been putting their trust in the Law Offices of David J. Karbasian, PC. Our clients appreciate the professionalism and personalized attention they receive.. Above all, we understand that the actions taken now can greatly affect your future. Our mission is to defend and protect your rights, while working toward a timely solution for your legal issue. Whether you were hurt in a car accident — or any type of personal injury accident — or were the victim of consumer fraud, you can trust that our attorney has the knowledge and experience that is necessary to take on your case.. Aside from personal injury and consumer protection claims, our law firm also takes on traffic violation cases.. Personal Injury Lawyer Takes On Motor Vehicle Accident Cases. As a former insurance defense attorney, David Karbasian got tired of seeing injured people not receiving the compensation they deserve for their injuries. Wanting to make a difference and really help people, he opened the Law Offices of David J. Karbasian, PC. Since then, he has been using his more than 25 years of legal experience to advocate on behalf of his clients.. Attorney David Karbasian is also an avid motorcycle rider who handles motorcycle accident cases. Enjoying riding himself since he was a teenager, he understands just how frustrating it is when other motorists follow too closely or claim to not see motorcyclists.. At our law firm, you will never be pushed from person to person. Rather, you will work directly with attorney David Karbasian, who serves on the Board of Governors for the New Jersey Association for Justice.
Mr. Morelli concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation, commercial transactions and real estate transactions. He is an experienced trial attorney who has been actively appearing before juries since he was admitted to the bar in 1981. The Supreme Court has Certified Mr. Morelli as a Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction that less than 2% of attorneys achieve.. Mr. Morelli is a 1981 graduate of Rutgers University Law School. He holds a B.A. degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York. While an undergraduate, Mr. Morelli was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Society. He graduated cum laude, with honors in his major in 1978.. He is admitted to practice in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California as well as the United States District Courts for New Jersey, the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, the Southern District of California, the United States Claims Court and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Camden County Bar Association the California Bar Association and the New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Morelli served as the Municipal Court Judge for the Waterford and Voorhees Townships. He is currently the Judge for the Borough of Stratford. Mr. Morelli serves as a member of the Municipal Court Practice Committees for the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Camden County Bar Association. He has authored an article on The History of the Municipal Courts which appeared in New Jersey Lawyer magazine. Mr. Morelli has also been appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the District IV Ethics Committee and the Municipal Court Practice recently completed his duties as Vice Chair, then as Chair of the District IV Ethics Committee.
Jeffrey S. Gillman is a trial attorney who focuses on serious injury cases related to trips and slips and falls as well as other premises liability, automobile accidents, products liability and medical malpractice. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has extensive experience handling personal injury matters in these states.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Jeffrey attended the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and minored in Political Science. After Syracuse, he opened up a restaurant with his brother in West Chester, Pennsylvania and began night classes at the Beasley School of Law at Temple University.. At Temple, Jeffrey was a member of the National Trial Team and was awarded the Victor A. Jaczun Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. He also held internships at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Law Office of Sidkoff, Pincus, & Green, P.C.. Jeffrey is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section, New Jersey Bar Association, Future Leaders of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, and Philadelphia Bar Association.. In his free time, Jeffrey is a Board Member of the Philadelphia Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania. He has also been a volunteer Big Brother in the program for three years, during which he has been matched up with his Little Joe, who is now part of the family. Jeffrey enjoys watching and playing basketball and spending time with his wife and two dogs.
William J. Stopper, founding partner of Stopper Lopez, leads the firm’s personal injury and municipal defense practice. William’s education in psychology and sociology helps him to understand the people side of his client’s experience. He is married and a father of 3 children.