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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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Susan R. Schrank, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Davis, Saperstein, & Salomon, PC. She joined the firm after spending many years as in-house Staff Counsel for one of the nation’s largest insurance companies, litigating on behalf of the company and providing legal representation for its insureds who were involved in automobile collisions. Prior to that, Susan worked on medical malpractice cases and class action suits related to pharmaceutical products and vehicle emissions. She now applies her unique insight into defense practices and knowledge of legal medicine to her zealous representation of her wrongly injured clients, guiding them through the litigation process and fighting to obtain the best possible outcomes for their cases.. Susan has been licensed to practice law in New Jersey since 2014. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School where she served as the fulltime assistant to the then-president of the American Civil Liberties Union. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany, where she studied Psychology with a focus on Bio-psychology and Criminal Justice.. Susan lives in northwestern New Jersey with her husband, stepson, and their two rescue cats. She is an avid camper, traveler, and boater who hopes to complete the “Great Loop” one day.
Raymond Murphy is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney who provides personalized attention and detail to his client's cases. He tries cases in almost all fields of civil law in New Jersey, New York and in both Superior and Federal Court.. Outside the courtroom, Raymond is a passionate soccer fan and player. He enjoys participating as a volunteer with community rebuilding projects.
Attorney Zuniga is licensed to practice in the States of New York, New Jersey and the United States District Court (Southern District of New York and Eastern District of New York). He has 17 years of experience as an attorney in varied areas of the law. He has handled thousands of court appearances and legal matters for clients successfully. He is currently accepting calls from clients requiring assistance on personal injury matters, matrimonial matters, real estate closings and wills and estates.. --- Learn More ----. Cesar received his bachelor's degree from Manhattan College in 2000 graduating magna cum laude where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Zuniga attended Pace University School of Law in White Plains where he graduated in 2003 with cum laude honors. Cesar interned for a Federal District Court Judge in the Southern District of New York during law school.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Zuniga practiced law at several insurance defense and general practice firms where he prepared and argued motions, conducted examinations under oath and depositions, attended arbitrations, attended mediations, and conducted trials. He has represented clients in Civil Court, Landlord Tenant Court, Small Claims Court, Supreme Court, Family Court, Federal Bankruptcy Court and Federal District Court.. Mr. Zuniga is a member of the New York State Bar Association and Hispanic National Bar Association. He is an avid runner and raced in the New York City Marathon and New York City Half Marathon on multiple occassions.
Justin L. Drazin is an attorney at Drazin and Warshaw P.C. in Red Bank, New Jersey, Brick, New Jersey, and Westfield, New Jersey practicing personal injury and medical malpractice, as well as real estate transactions and workers' compensation claims. Justin was selected to the presitigious 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars and was named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in New Jersey.. He is also the award-winning children’s book author of three titles, including “Albert and the Amazing Pillow Monsters”, “It’s Raining Paint”, and “Grandma and the Groundhog”. He has been featured in the Huffington Post as an up and coming author for a new generation of young readers, and continues to follow his passion with more than five books currently in production.. Along his journey, Justin has worked in the legal department for the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, The Madison Square Garden Company, and the National Football League. Justin received his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, a Masters of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Ecosystem Science and Policy, and B.S. in Communication Studies from the University of Miami.
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Mitchell Makowicz, a Blume Partner, is a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney with experience and expertise in various types of medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability and other personal injury cases.. Mitch has successfully obtained verdicts and settlements in a variety of product liability cases, involving products as diverse as hair-care products, toys, a quilting machine, personal scooters, and a conveyor belt uploader. In addition, Mitch has secured recoveries for many clients in medical malpractice claims ranging from improperly performed plastic and orthopedic surgery, to negligence on the part of family medicine practitioners, as well as in the fields of dentistry and chiropractic.. In 1996 Mitch secured a precedent setting appellate court decision allowing suit against a weapons manufacturer under the Products Liability Act. The case involved a 15 year old boy who was accidentally shot with a semi-automatic pistol by his friend who mistakenly believed that the gun was unloaded. The ruling was based upon the manufacturers failure to incorporate a safety device into the gun. More recently, Mitch obtained a large verdict for a woman who fell when she was locked out onto a second-floor balcony because of the faulty installation of a security bar. In addition, Mitch received the highest single-claimant verdict in the history of Middlesex County for a mechanic who was unknowingly exposed to dangerous chemicals on a piece of equipment he was assigned to clean at his job.. A graduate of Seton Hall University (B.A. magna cum laude, 1983), and of Seton Hall University Law School (J.D. cum laude, 1986), Mitch started working at Blume Goldfaden as a law clerk in 1984 before joining the firm as an attorney. He has been recognized by the LawDragon legal resources group as one of America's top 500 attorneys. Mitch is a member of the Essex County and New Jersey State Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
I have been a Lawyer for over 30 years. But, as a second generation Lawyer I feel as though I have been interested and involved in the Law for my entire life. Fighting for justice for my clients is my passion. I have dedicated my practice to providing honest advice and determined representation to my clients that have entrusted me with their case.. Throughout my career, I have successfully represented clients in every county in the State of New Jersey, before New Jersey Federal District Courts, State Administrative Agencies, State Commissions, Zoning and Planning Boards, Municipal Governments and hundreds of Municipal Courts throughout the State. My experience includes handling complex multi-million-dollar injury cases, successful jury trials in varied matters (including consumer fraud, estate disputes, employment litigation and personal injury) appellate cases and complicated business litigation matters. I have served as Municipal Prosecutor for several Municipalities in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties.. My philosophy is to be available whenever my clients need help and to provide legal advice and services that make me proud of my work, every time.. I have been awarded the Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating. This accomplishment results from the direct feedback from local judges and attorneys with regards to their rating of my legal abilities and professional ethical standards.. The American Lawyer magazine has recognized me in their publication Top Rated Lawyers for New Jersey for practice in the area of Litigation and Criminal Law.. I'm proud of this recognition and grateful for the opportunity to help people and businesses find solutions to their legal problems.
Jason R. Markle is an aggressive trial attorney at the Law Office of Jeffrey S. Glassman, where he concentrates his practice on construction site injuries, motor vehicle crashes, wrongful death, premise liability, product liability, nursing home injuries, workers' compensation and civil rights violations. Mr. Markle handles all aspects of plaintiffs' personal injury litigation, having tried numerous cases to verdict in federal and state courts across Massachusetts.. Throughout his career, Mr. Markle has been passionate about helping people who have suffered severe and life-changing injuries. Prior to joining the Law Office of Jeffrey Glassman, Mr. Markle spent 15 years litigating plaintiffs' personal injury cases at another large Boston law firm. Prior to that, Mr. Markle worked for the Essex County Superior Court for five years, most notably as a Courtroom Session Clerk. Following his employment with the Essex County Superior Court, Mr. Markle served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Justices of the Superior Court.. Mr. Markle was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Markle graduated cum laude from New England Law | Boston, where he served as the Technical Coordinating Editor for the New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement. During this time, he also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Massachusetts Practice and Procedure, and was chosen for New England Law | Boston's Honors Judicial Internship program. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2006 and the U.S. District Court in 2007. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.. Mr. Markle has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.. Specialties: Personal injury; wrongful death; workers' compensation; medical malpractice; social security disability; employment law.
Mark D. Brynteson | Experienced Trial Lawyer & Estate Planning Attorney. Mark D. Brynteson brings over three decades of legal expertise, holding a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry (1980) and a Juris Doctor (1989). After graduating law school, Mark co-founded a law firm with two colleagues and has since built a distinguished career in personal injury law, serving clients in Virginia and Illinois.. A Proven Trial Lawyer. Mark quickly earned a reputation as a top trial attorney in Virginia’s Tidewater community. In his first year, he contributed to a landmark $5 million jury verdict in a wrongful death case in Chesapeake Circuit Court. Over his career, Mark has secured over $20 million in verdicts and settlements for clients, specializing in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. His commitment to justice and exceptional results sets him apart.. Leadership in Not-for-Profit Organizations. Beyond litigation, Mark served as Chief Operating Officer for two multi-million-dollar not-for-profits for eight years. He oversaw operations for entities managing two radio stations, six HUD 202 retirement centers, a K-12 school, and weekly TV and radio programs across multiple platforms. Mark also implemented risk management initiatives, creating safer environments and reducing annual insurance costs by $25,000.. Compassionate Estate Planning Services. Mark is passionate about helping individuals secure their legacies through personalized estate planning. He focuses on education-based planning, guiding clients through wills, trusts, and other options with care and clarity to ensure informed, confident decisions.. Admissions & Credentials. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989) and Illinois (2001); Admitted to the U.S. Fourth Circuit and Appelate Courts (1989); Admitted to the U.S. Seventh Circuit and Appelate Courts (2015). Mark’s blend of legal acumen, leadership, and client-focused service makes him a trusted advocate for individuals and organizations alike. Connect with Mark to learn more about how he can assist with your legal needs.. Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Estate Planning, Not-for-Profit RepresentationLocations: Virginia, Illinois #PersonalInjury #EstatePlanning #MedicalMalpractice #WrongfulDeath #NotForProfit #VirginiaLawyer #IllinoisLawyer estate planning strategies elder law services
A lifelong resident of Monmouth County, Mr. Eastmond fights tirelessly for the rights of his clients. Mr. Eastmond has tried numerous cases to verdict and has obtained numerous six-figure recoveries for his clients. He takes particular pride in taking on the big insurance companies to ensure that his clients obtain the justice they deserve.
Injured Victims Deserve Strong, Compassionate Legal Representation. I am a Partner in the Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice departments at Levinson Axelrod, P.A.. I concentrate my practice on representing victims of medical malpractice and other forms of personal injury.. I graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 2008, and received my Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2011, where I was also a Chancellor's Scholar.. I interned in the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and was a judicial clerk in Mercer County for the Honorable F. Patrick McManimon, J.S.C.. I am a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association; Mercer County Bar Association; American Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; American Association for Justice; New Jersey Association of Justice; and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, William Paterson Chapter.. Since graduation from law school, I have remained involved with both coaching and judging law-related scholastic competitions at both the high school and law school levels. I coached for Seton Hall in the St. John's / FINRA Securities Dispute Resolution Triathlon, in which I was an overall competition champion while in law school, and for the Lawrenceville School in the Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition.. I have also judged the Seton Hall University School of Law Gressman Moot Court Competition for several years and was a regional final round judge for the American Bar Association Representation in Mediation Competition, in which I was a national runner-up while in law school.. In my free time, I enjoy computers, hiking, and watching sports both in person and on television.
Kathleen M. DiGiovanni serves as an associate at Levinson Axelrod, P.A. and has been with the firm since 2012. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Albany and received her juris doctorate from New England Law. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. DiGiovanni served as an assistant district attorney for Staten Island prosecuting murders and other violent crimes. Ms. DiGiovanni handles clients with compassion while aggressively fighting on their behalf.
I am a personal injury attorney specializing in representing those who have been catastrophically injured or killed as a result of represent people who have been injured or killed a result of negligence. I help victims who have been hurt or killed in motor vehicle crashes, injured as a result of defective products, or any other serious injury or death that has occurred due to carelessness and negligence.