Top Best Personal Injury Lawyers | 16278 Available
Find Top Best Rated Personal Injury attorneys near you. Many offer free consultations and have verified client reviews.
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.
16278 Personal Injury Lawyers Found
The Accident Network Law Group is a personal injury law firm practicing in Riverside, California. The injury lawyers from The Accident Network Law Group have over 50 years of combined legal experience helping clients get the compensation they deserve. Attorney Damoun A. Yazdi provides legal help with the passion and effectiveness needed to obtain your compensation. With a track record of success for his injured clients, he delivers an excellent experience from the first moment you connect over the phone. Attorney Yazdi covers cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and falls, and more.. Our job as your representative will be to fight the insurance companies, and make sure your recovery is #1! We understand that all these changes are not your fault and we are here to help. If you are looking for a Riverside personal injury lawyer to help you with your case, reach out to The Accident Network Law Group right away. You can reach us by giving us a call, or by sending us your details from our website. Our phones are open 24/7 so that we can assist no matter the time of the day.. The Accident Network Law Group4121 Brockton Ave #100, Riverside, CA 92501
I have been in practice for 17 years. I am a sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Shahnaz Hussain which is located in Santa Ana, California.. My areas of practice are Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family Law matters [such as divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, restraining orders] and Business Litigation.. PERSONAL INJURY is my specialty. I take ALL TYPES OF SERIOUS PERSONAL IINJURY cases such as CAR ACCIDENTS, BIKE ACCIDENTS, MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS, TRUCK ACCIDENTS, TRAIN ACCIDENTS, AND ALL TYPES OF SERIOUS ACCIDENTS except Medical Malpractice.. I go to most courts in Soutnern California such Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County and Riverside County.. I WILL FIGHT AGRESSIVELY TO WIN YOUR CASE.. CALL NOW for a FREE CONSULTATION !!!
I am a hardworking personal injury attorney that gets excellent results for my clients. I work with a team of experienced winners where we regularly achieve six seven and eight figure outcomes.
Owner of Orange Coast Law and Managing Partner, Lynn M. Schlocker, Esq. has recovered millions of dollars for her clients while handling catastrophic injury cases, wrongful death cases, motor vehicle accidents, bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and medical malpractice actions. In 2013, Attorney Lynn resigned from her position as the "Managing Attorney" of a well-established Personal Injury Firm to open "ORANGE COAST LAW". Her goal is to restore the community's trust and confidence in lawyers while helping individuals put their lives back together after suffering a traumatic event.. In Attorney Lynn's spare time, she is a Sport-Fishing enthusiast!
At the Law Offices of Tina Dao, I take the time to listen and explain your options.. What good is legal service if you don't understand the approach? When I meet with clients in my office, whether the meeting is the first or I have been meeting with the client for years, you are my guest and I treat you as such.. During my meetings, I do not explain things to you just so I can hear myself talk. My goal is to use this time in an efficient manner to hear your needs and goals, explain and present a plan of action in easy to understand terms, and ultimately that you will feel comfortable with the plan when you leave the meeting.. I realize your case is important, large or small and your time is valuable, and I are committed to help you resolve your matter. With that goal in mind, I have developed three pillars that we adhere to when providing our legal services.. ETHICAL. First and foremost, I adhere to a high level of integrity and ethics, both professionally and personally, and those ethics are kept at the forefront of our minds as I work with my clients.. SIMPLE. While the work I do is not simple, I are committed to explaining issues in a simple manner as well as providing the most simple solution possible.. SOPHISTICATED. Not everything I do takes a high level of sophistication; however, when needed, I am capable of the highly sophisticated planning found at large firms while maintaining a small firm personal touch.. I CARE about my clients and would wecome the opportunity to assist you with your legal needs.
For over 32 years I have represented clients in a range of areas including Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents and Motorcycle Accidents. As one of the top Personal Injury attorneys in Orange, my firm has worked on over 4000 Personal Injury cases. Throughout my tenure in Orange County, it has been my goal to ensure my clients receive the best representation possible.. After receiving my Bachelors Degree at the University of Colorado and my Juris Doctor at Pepperdine University, I was mentored and later partnered with some of the top attorneys in the nation, attorneys that worked on extremely high profile cases such as Erin Brokovich and Vioxx. I continue to use that experience in my own practice to obtain the best possible outcome for my clients and believe that a good lawyer is not afraid to go to trial and does not push their clients to settle for less than what they deserve.
Attorney Jonathan Yong attended Trinity Law School and graduated at the top of his class. After passing the California State Bar he began growing a team of dedicated and compassionate advocates in the Korean community. He participated actively at Trinity Law School, competing on the school’s Moot Court team, serving as President of the International Law Students Association, and as the Executive Chaplain of the Christian Legal Society Student Chapter.. Attorney Yong focuses his practice on all facets of estate planning including drafting wills & trusts, conservatorships, and probate litigation.. Previous Experience. Advisory Committee for Children, Youth and Family City of Irvine. Attorney Yong has a special interest for Special Needs Law. This interest grew with Jonathan as he grew up with an autistic brother. He is also a Behavior Coach for Special Needs Youth and Young Adults.. Project Coordinator at the US-Korea Law Foundation.. Adjunct Professor of Wills, Trusts and Estates at Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California.. Director 2017 Orange County Korean American Bar association .. Publications. Laws of Korea 2015 Ed. - While working at the US-Korea Law Foundation, Jonathan was on the Editorial Board of the legal textbook "The Laws Of Korea." Jonathan was also a contributor of the Law of Korea 2015 ed.
Ms. Thomasson worked as a legal assistant for a Plaintiff subrogation law firm in Orange, California, for ten years while attending California State University, Fullerton, and the University of La Verne, College of Law. In July 2007, she graduated with her Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne.. After passing the bar exam on her first try, she accepted a position with a medium-sized professional malpractice defense law firm in Long Beach, California. There she represented hospitals, doctors, nurses, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals against claims involving malpractice, employment disputes, and disciplinary proceedings. Thomasson has litigated countless cases in state and federal courtrooms and obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients.. She focuses on personal injury law in Orange County and premises accident injury law.
Originally from Utah, Heather Côté found a sense of community in Southern California since she moved here over 10 years ago. Heather believes law is the best way to positively affect the community that has embraced her--helping people in difficult times to resolve their problems.. Heather received her BA in Sociology from University of California Los Angeles. This education allows Heather to identify and then work to achieve her clients' goals. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree, Heather went on to receive a Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law. While at Chapman, Heather’s dedication and knowledge of the law helped her receive an academic scholarship for all three years that she attended Chapman and led to her selection as an editor for Chapman Law Review. Heather was also able to achieve recognition for her writing ability when her work was published in Chapman Law Review’s national publication.. Heather cares deeply for her clients and uses her societal, writing, and legal skills with pinpoint accuracy to help her clients achieve their goals.
At Akers Law, we are dedicated to achieving justice and compensation for those who have been injured. With years of experience, we are well-equipped to help you get the best outcome for your case. Let us be your guide to achieving the justice you deserve.
Every case is important to the individual pursuing justice. I understand that and give my full attention to matters that I agree to undertake. I am honest and reliable and expect the same from my clients.
Remote consultations available.. Monarch Law Group is a client-focused firm that exists for one purpose: to zealously pursue the interests of its clients as its first priority. You are not a “number” to Samin and Sara. You are a person whose rights have been violated, and they will not rest until justice is served. That is what Monarch Law Group was founded for. That is what we will do.
Raffi K. Kevorkian is the founding partner of Kevorkian & Madenlian, LLP, a personal injury firm initially established in 2005 as the Law Offices of Raffi K. Kevorkian.. Mr. Kevorkian started his legal career in 1990 (then only 18 years-old) working for Mardirossian & Associates, Inc. initially as a bookkeeper, law clerk and ultimately an associate attorney working aside Garo Mardirossian, Esq. (his cousin and godfather) and the late Charles B. O’Reily, Esq. affectionately referred to as “Charlie O”. His years of experience and knowledge learned “on the job” far surpassed his years of law school education.. While there he worked on major cases involving injured victims in automobile accidents, product and premises liability matters against major auto manufacturers, corporations and state and local governments. In Gozukara v. Ford Motor Co. a matter involving a family who suffered life altering injuries including paraplegia and the loss of an unborn child in a Ford Explorer roll over in Barstow, California, after extensive litigation Raffi was able to find the “smoking gun” document attorneys dream of. This lead to a settlement with the State of California over the road design negligence thus narrowing the focus of the matter on Ford Motor Co and its dealer.. After years of working at Mardirossian & Associates, Inc. as an instrumental member of the firm assisting in amassing large verdicts for those injured, Mr. Kevorkian moved to Orange County, CA where he became in house counsel for a Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge Dealership handling all corporate and employment matters. Feeling uninspired and missing the fulfillment of representing the injured, he left this lucrative position returning to his passion of representing those injured and started his own practice the Law Offices of Raffi K Kevorkian in 2005 in the spirit of the late Charlie O, “represent[ing] friends and family! Not clients! Banks and insurance companies are clients.”. Raffi obtained his bachelor's degree from California State University Northridge and after two short years of law school in an accelerated program at Whittier Law School graduated having been awarded the Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law. Raffi is admitted in all courts in the State of California.
Chris Guldjian co-founded Guldjian | Fasel (now Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys) to offer bold, client-focused representation in personal injury, car accidents, and wrongful-death cases. He began his legal career clerking for the Los Angeles Superior Court in Long Beach and the Huntington Beach City Attorney’s office, then gained trial experience at leading plaintiff firms.. Believing that impartial jurors deliver true justice, Chris has guided many cases to verdict and negotiated landmark settlements worth millions. His high-profile litigation against a mental health facility garnered front-page coverage in the Orange County Register.. Chris holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Cal State Long Beach and a J.D. from Whittier Law School, graduating top of his class with a pretrial litigation award.. He has earned top ratings from Super Lawyers, Nolo, Best Lawyers, and Avvo and regularly publishes and speaks on legal topics.. An active member of OCTLA, CAOC, and CAALA, Chris is also devoted to his church and family life with his wife and three children.
Neil Berry is a personal injury attorney for The Reeves Law Group. He attended UCLA on a baseball scholarship, graduating in 1986 with a degree in English. After working as a feature film story analyst in Hollywood, Neil attended Southwestern University Law School. During this period Neil also worked on the staff of former President Ronald Reagan in Century City. After graduating from Southwestern in 1996, Neil joined Medearis & Grimm, the longest continuously managed plaintiff's firm in Los Angeles, as an associate attorney. While at Medearis & Grimm, Neil represented hundreds of plaintiffs, handling mediations, arbitrations, and more than 25 jury trials through verdict. After a tenure of 8 years at Medearis, Neil joined The Reeves Law Group in 2005 as a litigation and trial associate, handling client cases involving fatalities and serious and catastrophic injuries. Neil has worked in a variety of personal injury areas, including many involving unsafe maintenance of retail business establishments.
Have you been injured at work or have a medical condition that has worsened while working? And for injured workers, if no compensation is obtained, then no legal fees! Ready to begin your claim for benefits? Call