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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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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.
Kim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Syracuse University in 1992 and received her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 1996. She is admitted as a lawyer to the New Jersey and District of Columbia bars.. As a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Kim concentrates on handling personal injury and malpractice claims utilizing the state-of-the-art courtroom technology. Outside of her work in the law firm, she frequently gives legal lectures on Automobile Insurance and the Verbal Threshold/Limitation on Lawsuit Option.. In Monmouth and Ocean County, Kim serves as a civil arbitrator, or a lawyer who assists accident victims in resolving personal injury claims outside of the normal legal process. She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Association for Justice, Monmouth County Bar Association, and Ocean County Bar Association. Currently, she practices out of the law firm’s Howell and Forked River offices.. Kim is married, has two children, and lives in the Jersey Shore area.. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney.
Vincent P. Manning, Esq., a Manning, Caliendo and Thomson partner, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Rowan University in 1983 and Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1986.. Upon graduation, Mr. Manning served as law secretary to the Honorable Marshal Selikoff, J.S.C. in the Monmouth County Superior Court. A Certified Civil Trial Attorney approved by the New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Attorney Trial Certification in 1998, he is a court appointed Arbitrator in the New Jersey Superior Court.. Mr. Manning has been a member of the New Jersey State Bar and the United States District Court, New Jersey since 1986 as well as the United States Court of Claims since 2005. He served as a Trustee and Co-Chairman for the Civil Practice Committee, Monmouth County Bar Association. Mr. Manning is a member of the Ocean County Bar Association.. Aside from his professional background, Mr. Manning was an honor graduate of the U.S Army Airborne School and served as an Army Ranger and Drill Sergeant. He currently resides in Freehold, New Jersey with his wife and five children.
I am a solo practitioner located in the center of Freehold. I am accessible and easy to talk to. I like to screen my clients by providing a short telephone consult. Try calling me or by send me an emai at .
We have offices located in Freehold and New Brunswick, New Jersey. I run a state-wide practice that fights throughout the state to win the battles that must be done for my clients.. We are an aggressive, intelligent, and "ready for trial" Law Firm. Therefore, we only deal with adversaries from a position of strength.. We serve clients in all regions of New Jersey.. I am a member of both The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, reserved for the "Top Trial Lawyers In America,". I closely oversee each matter to ensure personal involvement and attention to each client.. I heavily concentrate my practice in the following areas:*Personal Injury (i.e. wrongful death, defective products, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, dog bite attacks)*Worker's Compensation matters (work-related accident and injury claims)We are a Law Firm proudly built upon client referrals and welcome the opportunity to serve you.There are absolutely no upfront legal fees on personal injury or workers' compensation matters. There is no legal fee until we obtain a recovery for you.Allow us to tip the scales of justice in your favor. Please call us at to discuss your potential matter or email Mr. Blumer directly at We are conveniently located at both Freehold Office Plaza, 4255 Route 9 North, Building 5, Suite D, in Freehold, New Jersey and also at Plaza II, 317 George Street, Suite 320, New Brunswick, New Jersey.. .
After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Rutgers University, Mr. Malamut was admitted to and attended Temple University School of Law where his numerous accomplishments included the Moot Court Honor Society and the prestigious Barrister’s Award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy.. An experienced trial attorney, Mr. Malamut handles substantial personal injury matters, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice cases, as well as the Firm’s indictable criminal matters. During his career Mr. Malamut successfully represented clients charged with violating both State and Federal laws. Criminal cases he’s defended include, but are not limited to the following (representative cases):. • Murder • Arson• Sexual Assault• Money Laundering• Political Corruption• Drug Distribution• Weapons Offenses• Aggravated Assault• Kidnapping• Eluding Police• Bail Jumping• Domestic Violence• Car Jacking• Healthcare Fraud• Witness Intimidation• Prostitution. Civil matters Mr. Malamut handled include, but are not limited to (representative cases):. • Representation of the estate of a pedestrian struck and killed by a passing vehicle• Representation of a woman for whom doctors operated on the wrong eye (medical malpractice)• Representation of the estate of a man struck and killed by a drunk driver• Representation of a woman who was sexually assaulted by her father• Representation of a man injured by a drunk driver in an auto accident• Representation of a young victim of bullying• Representation of the estate of a man who was killed when his vehicle hit the back of an illegally parked tractor trailer• Representation of a victim of a vicious dog attack. Mr. Malamut is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the United States District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Malamut is a member of the American, New Jersey and Camden County Bar Associations, as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).. In addition to his work as an Attorney, Mr. Malamut serves as President of the Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Club of Camden County – an organization that provides services to more than 4,000 at-risk youth in the Delaware Valley.
Corey A. Dietz is a trial lawyer focusing on personal injury. Corey graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh receiving his Bachelor’s Degree with a dual major in Political Science and History. Corey received his Juris Doctorate from the Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. While at Widener, Corey was a successful trial advocate and competed in the National Trial Competition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was the champion of the Hugh B. Pearce internal trial competition at Widener Harrisburg. Prior to joining Brach Eichler, he worked for a mid-sized firm in Ridgewood, NJ, where he worked hard to achieve multiple six and seven figure settlements in addition to all other aspects of trial work. Corey had also worked for the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for two years where he conducted dozens of bench trials and drafted numerous briefs to the Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts resulting in one published opinion by the Pennsylvania Superior Court.