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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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Mary Ann McField has acquired experience in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey. Ms. McField is admitted to practice in the State Courts of New Jersey, District Courts of New Jersey, Southern District Court of New York, Eastern District Court of New York, and Fourth Circuit Court in Virginia as well as the US Supreme Court.
Andrew Chambarry is a seasoned personal injury attorney with over a decade of experience representing clients in a wide range of injury cases, including automobile and trucking accidents, as well as complex brain and spinal cord injuries. He has successfully recovered millions of dollars for his clients throughout his career, delivering justice to those harmed by the negligence of others.. Andrew's extensive experience spans all types of personal injury cases, from motor vehicle collisions to catastrophic injury claims. He has earned a reputation for his thorough case preparation and strong advocacy, which has led to substantial settlements and verdicts in favor of his clients. His practice focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes, and his ability to navigate complex legal issues, including corporate liability, has made him a formidable advocate in both settlement negotiations and the courtroom.. Andrew earned his J.D. from Widener Law and is admitted to practice in New Jersey. Outside of the courtroom, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is also a passionate advocate for public access to New Jersey’s beaches and is actively involved in efforts to improve beach access for all.
An impressive legal career spanning more than 15 years representing injury victims throughout Louisiana and Texas. Thousands of clients with cases large and small have trusted Colby. After an accident every minute counts, call or email me now so I can start working for you!
I am a New Orleans attorney, focusing on personal injury cases for clients who prefer a personal touch. I am looking for clients who want to be more than just a number to the attorney helping them navigate the complicated system of recovering costs for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering incurred as a result of their injury.. My prior experience includes several years with a large Louisiana law firm practicing solely personal injury law. I have represented more than 1100 clients over the past seven years and I bring this experience to my small, personal law practice. I also have experience in the areas of criminal law, having spent three years as an Assistant District Attorney for Orleans Parish; family law; civil contracts; successions and class action law suits. The difference I try to make is highly personal service to you that ensures that you are fairly compensated for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and property damage. All aspects of your case are handled directly by me and when you call my office, I answer the phone - there is no wading through an annoying voicemail system or leaving endless messages with a receptionist. To me, your injury is not just business - it's personal.
"Having been involved in a catastrophic car wreck only a few years ago, I know exactly what's it like to be laid up in a hospital for days, not be able to work or do normal daily activities for months at a time, and stuck wondering how you'll pay for a new car or your medical bills. I know the aggravation and frustration that my clients have because they can't drive, have to go to treatment, or simply hate waking up in the morning b/c they're sore. It's because of this first-hand knowledge that I am able to relate to my clients on a personal level, represent them so well, and get them the results that they deserve. That is what motivates me to go to work everyday and fight for my clients against big insurance companies designed to take advantage of normal, everyday, hardworking people.". Tommy has now lived in the New Orleans area for over a decade and has embraced the city as his home along with his beautiful wife, Amanda, and their sons, Tommy Jr., Brody, and Cash. Tommy is a diehard sports fan, avid UNC basketball supporter, and season ticket holder for both the Saints and Pelicans. When not in the office, he thoroughly enjoys sneakers, 80s music, bandanas, lawyer TV shows, and all-inclusive vacations. He also considers himself an “expert fisherman in training” and often travels back home for fishing trips with friends and family during his days off.
A law firm who cares and listens to you!. If we have not already had the pleasure of meeting, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Wendy Manard. I am a personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Metairie, Louisiana and Los Angeles, California, but we help clients all over the states of Louisiana and California.. I am a native of New Orleans. I have lived in the New Orleans area and the Southern California area most of my life. I am a member of both the California and Louisiana Bar Associations. I double majored at the University of California in Santa Barbara, where I also ran cross country and track. I graduated from Tulane Law School. Before law school, I was a substitute teacher in Santa Barbara, Calfornia, and then went on to be a full time special education public school teacher in the New Orleans area for under priviledged kids. The first two years of my legal career were focused on child advocacy. I am now a mother to an amazing young man, Matthew. While I still do pro bono work for abused and neglected children, my focus for the last twenty years has been in helping injured adults and children. I have obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of my clients. When I became a lawyer, I vowed to use my law degree to help people. I feel that a life is best lived if it is spent helping others.. We are a small firm and for that reason we treat each and every client like family. I understand that there are a lot of lawyers to chose from and it is our honor to represent you. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I look forward to talking with you.. Sincerely,. Wendy Manard
I am a dedicated attorney who strives to achieve the maximum possible recovery for all of my personal injury clients. Having previously worked as an insurance defense lawyer, I know the ins and outs of the insurance companies and that allows me to tell a client the strengths and weaknesses of their case and what actions need to be taken in order to maximize the value of their case. I also practice family law and general litigation. Having been born and raised in New Orleans, I am able to provide my client's a unique prospective that allows and almost always achieves the best possible result for my clients. Each client that I work with receives personal detailed attention to their case and I pride myself on being efficient and reliable. When a client gets into an accident, he or she experiences a series of emotions. During that difficult time period, I am there for my clients to help and try to make them feel at ease as well as to achieve excellent results on his/her behalf.. If you are lookinng for an attorney who is experienced and has a proven record of success as well as an attorney who truly cares about their clients, please contact me as I am confident that I will be the right attorney for you.
My goal as an attorney is to lead my clients from difficult situations to successful outcomes so they can move forward with their lives. We focus on understanding each client's individual goals, then creating a strategy to best accomplish those goals.
We know that being in an accident is no laughing matter. We have been there ourselves. This led us to believe that the people deserve something different than a billboard or a commercial. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients but we don't believe that is what defines us. We strive to provide a service that makes the accident process as simple as possible because an accident alone is stressful enough. We opened our office in the quiet city of Central to give people a change of pace and an alternative to a big, corporate firm. Our office has a boutique, comforting feel, right down to the decor that was selected for maximum comfort. If you are looking for a personal experience in a relaxed environment we are the firm for you. We vow to work hard for you and to be accessible, keeping you informed every step of the way.
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Erroll J. Haythorn attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and graduated in 1995 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology/Criminology. Erroll continued his academic studies at the Claude W. Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Throughout his summers during law school, he returned home to Toms River, New Jersey, as a Summer Associate with the law firm of Novins, York, Pentony & Pagano, P.C. Erroll earned his Juris Doctorate in 2000.. Thereafter, Erroll clerked in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, for the Honorable James M. Havey, P.J.A.D. (Retired). After his judicial appellate clerkship, he worked as an Associate with the law firm of Budd Larner, P.C., in Short Hills, New Jersey. Erroll practiced civil litigation concentrating in products liability and medical malpractice.. In 2004, Erroll became associated with Gill & Chamas, LLC as a trial attorney. His civil practice consists of Wrongful Death and Survivorship, products liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, personal injury, negligence, construction site accidents and ski resort liability, as well as appellate work. He also maintains a criminal practice that includes all municipal court matters such as motor vehicle violations and DWI and Superior Court criminal matters. Mr. Haythorn was named a partner to the firm in 2014.. Erroll is licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and New York State and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of New Jersey. He is member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (American Association for Justice) and the Monmouth and Middlesex County Bar Associations.
Mr. Rinaldo attending Seton Hall University School of Law and received his LLB/JD in May of 1958. He served a clerkship in the Dept. of Law, Public and Safety under David D. Furman, Attorney General. In 1960, Mr.Rinaldo was admitted to the New Jersey bar and appointed a Deputy Attorney General. During his time in the Attorney General’s Office, he participated in numerous trials and administrative hearings gaining invaluable experience. After Mr. Rinaldo left the Attorney General’s office to pursue a career in private practice, he was part of the formation of in-house counsel for Nationwide Insurance Company. As in-house counsel, Mr. Rinaldo handled numerous motor vehicle and general liability cases from start to finish. He left in-house counsel at Nationwide to open his own office, but continued to represent employers who were insured by Nationwide in defense of Workers’ compensation claims in New Jersey.. In 1964, Mr. Rinaldo joined his father, Anthony D. Rinaldo, Sr. Esq. and they formed the firm of Rinaldo and Rinaldo, Esqs. in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Rinaldo and Rinaldo, Esqs. was a general practice that focused on personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal, real estate, matrimonial and other miscellaneous matters. In 1970, Rinaldo and Rinaldo was appointed Labor Counsel for New Jersey State Firemens Mutual Benevolent Association and many of the local FMBAs. From 1973-75 Mr. Rinaldo served as a municipal attorney for the Borough of Roselle Park. As a municipal attorney, Mr. Rinaldo handled a variety of matters for the Borough including law suits, administrative hearings, drafting ordinances and serving as the attorney for the Mayor and Council.. In 1977, Mr. Rinaldo formed a non-profit corporation for the Union County Economic Development Corporation, now known as UDEDC, which continued to expand its board and activities throughout the years in terms of providing low interest loans to small businesses. From 1977-1999, he participated in various roles with UDEDC including general counsel and chairman of the board.. During the course of his 55 years of practice as a litigator, Mr. Rinaldo appeared in all of the divisions of the Courts of New Jersey with the exception of the New Jersey Supreme Court. He handled of a variety of civil and criminal matters including personal injury, automobile accident, wrongful death and products liability cases, will contests, corporate and commercial litigation, medical and legal malpractice cases, discrimination and wrongful termination cases, and criminal cases, occasionally handling other types of matters on a selective basis. Mr. Rinaldo has personally tried numerous cases to verdict in the Superior Courts of New Jersey, Law, Chancery, Probate and Family Law Divisions and in the United State District Court of New Jersey, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.