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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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Born and raised in Iowa Park, Texas, Grant moved to Amarillo and joined Morgan Williamson immediately after graduating from Baylor Law School. Grant and his wife, Caitlin (who is also a litigator), enjoy wrangling their toddler, Grant, Jr., reading books, playing sports, and traveling.. TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Jury Trials. • Cause No. 63887-C; Lawrence Schaeffer, et al. v. David Allison, et al. and intervenors, Richard K. Archer, Sr., et al.; in the 251st District Court for Randall County, Texas. o Second chair for Defendants. Assisted with voir dire and direct examination of witness. Case settled before jury verdict.• Cause No. 103946-2; Ceniceros Caravan Enterprises, LLC v. RB Entertainment, Inc.; in the County Court at Law #2 for Potter County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Conducted voir dire, opening statement, direct and cross of all witnesses, and closing argument. Case settled before judgment on appeal.. • Cause No. 104744-2; Gilbert Hiltbrunner, et al. v. Hector Jaquez; in the County Court at Law #2 for Potter County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Conducted voir dire, opening statement, direct and cross of all witnesses, and closing argument. Jury verdict for Plaintiff.. • Cause No. 69026-L1; Kendal Abernethy and Krista Abernethy v. Raymond Fred Irlbeck; in the County Court at Law #1 for Randall County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiffs. Assisted with voir dire and handled direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument. Obtained jury verdict in clients’ favor.. • Cause No. 2010-774,770; Anthony LoCascio, et al. v. Angela LoCascio Heath, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 3 of Lubbock County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendants Nina LoCascio Mongrain and Charles Mongrain. Assisted with voir dire and handled opening statement, two witnesses’ direct examination, and cross examination. Obtained jury verdict in clients’ favor.. • Cause No. 37793; Southwestern Public Service Company v. James Franklin Ranches, LLC, et al.; in the 223rd Judicial District of Gray County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant. Assisted with voir dire and handled lay witness, expert witness, and closing statement. Obtained jury verdict.. • Cause No. 106532-E-CV; LaTour Condominiums, Inc. v. 2027 Austin Street, LLC, et al.; in the 108th Judicial District of Potter County, Texas. o Sole counsel for both defendants. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict. (First trial; claims not disposed of by summary judgment).. • Cause No. 102984-C; Dale Manning v. Melody Branum; in the 251st Judicial District of Potter County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Defendant. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict.. • Cause No. C48479; Sherry Richardson v. Robert Perry Hunsaker, et al.; in the 29th Judicial District of Palo Pinto County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Defendants.. • Cause No. 2019-534134; Donny Carpenter, et al. v. Racer Wash Management, LLC; in the 72nd Judicial District of Lubbock County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Obtained a multi-million dollar verdict.. • Cause No. 106532-E-CV; LaTour Condominiums, Inc. v. 2027 Austin Street, LLC; in the 108th Judicial District of Potter County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant. Obtained a take-nothing jury verdict and a $130,000 attorney’s fees award for Defendant. (Second trial; claims that were the subject of a summary judgment and then reversed on appeal).. Bench Trials. • Cause No. CV1210345; Bhakta BCP Management, LLC v. A-G Bhakta, LLC, et al.; in the 35th Judicial District for Brown County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, direct and cross examination of all witnesses, and closing argument.. • Cause No. 67273-B; David Chapman v. Mark McCulloch, et al.; in the 181st District Court for Randall County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, direct examination of three witnesses and an expert witness, the cross examination of two witnesses, and closing argument. Judgment for Plaintiff.. • Cause No. D-1-GN-12-000880; David and Eileen Allison v. Richard K. Archer, Sr., et al.; in the 345th District Court for Travis County, Texas. o Co-counsel for Plaintiffs. Argued pre-trial motions, direct examination of expert witness, and closing argument. Judgment for Plaintiffs.. • Cause No. C1-14A-009; Sara Liscano Ceballos, independent administrator of the estate of Santiago Duarte Ceballos, deceased v. Reyes Garcia, Jr.; in the 222nd District Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled direct and cross examination, closing argument, and rebuttal closing. Judgment for Plaintiff quieting title.. • Cause No. 72172-L1; HTTX, LP d/b/a Wind Tree v. Jessica Donaldson; in the County Court at Law #1 for Randall County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled opening statement, cross examination, and closing argument.. • Cause No. CV35746; Attebury Grain v. Durk de Boer; in the 266th Judicial District of Erath County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Plaintiff. Awarded $1,150,000 judgment.. Condemnation Hearings. • Cause No. 73632-L1; The State of Texas v. Route 66 Development, LLC, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Randall County, Texas. o Co-counsel for Defendants. Handled cross examination and closing argument.. • Cause No. 107025-1-CV; The State of Texas v. Randall K. Browning, et ux, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Potter County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant in condemnation proceeding. Handled all trial aspects of the case.. • Cause No. 2020-822575; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC v. Analee K. McCoy; in County Court at Law No. 3 in Lubbock County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant. Responsible for opening, closing, and cross-examination of expert witnesses.. • Cause No. 4928C; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the County Court at Law of Reeves County, Texas. o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 4932C; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the County Court at Law of Reeves County, Texas. o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 20-05-25429-CVW; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett and Ed Armstrong Ranches, LP; in the 143rd Judicial District of Ward County, Texas. o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. • Cause No. 20-06-25457-CVW; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. v. M. Brad Bennett; in the 143rd Judicial District of Ward County, Texas. o Sole Counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, cross-examinations, and closing.. Temporary Injunction Hearings. • Cause No. 7708; George Ferris and Jan Ferris v. Frank Foxhall; in the 100th District Court for Hall County, Texas. o Temporary injunction trial concerning water rights of the parties.. • Cause No. 72249-C; Jedidiah Hudson and Kevin Hudson v. Smoky Hollow, LLC; in the 251st District Court for Randall County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled all aspects of temporary restraining order and temporary injunction.. • Cause No. 5177H; FNB New Mexico v. Joel D. Frazier, et al.; in the 69th Judicial District of Hartley County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Plaintiff. Handled all aspects of temporary restraining order and temporary injunction.. • Cause No. CI-2018D-052; Roy Garcia and Isabel Garcia v. Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; in the 222nd Judicial District of Deaf Smith County, Texas. o Lead counsel for Defendant. Handled all aspects of temporary injunction hearing.. • Cause No. 79912A; 731 Properties, LLC v. Mr. W Fireworks, Inc.; in the 47th Judicial District of Randall County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, closing, direct, and cross-examinations.. • Cause No. CI-2021H-054; Alicia Rocha v. Margarita Hernandez and Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; in the 222nd Judicial District of Deaf Smith County, Texas. o Sole counsel for Defendants. Handled opening, closing, direct, and cross-examinations.. REPORTED CASES. Archer v. Allison, 2014 Tex. App. LEXIS 13364 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Nov. 4, 2014, no pet.).. Archer v. Allison, 2015 Tex. App. LEXIS 12361 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Dec. 3, 2015, pet. denied).. McNutt v. Bhakta-BCP Mgmt. LLC, 2016 Tex. App. LEXIS 10702 (Tex. App.—Eastland, Sept. 30, 2016, no pet.).. Manning v. Branum, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 8818 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Sept. 18, 2017, pet. denied).. LoCascio v. Mongrain, 2019 Tex. App. LEXIS 8795 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Sept. 30, 2019, no pet.).. Hunsaker v. Richardson, 610 S.W.3d 151 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2020, pet. denied).. 2027 S. Austin St., LLC v. LaTour Condos., Inc., 2021 Tex. App. LEXIS 2005 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, Mar. 17, 2021, pet. denied).. Mr. W Fireworks, Inc. v. 731 Props., LLC, et. al, 2022 Tex. App. LEXIS 3113 (Tex. App.—Amarillo, May 9, 2022, pet. denied).
Matthew Toporowski is an experienced litigator and trial attorney. His practice is split between the areas of commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury. He has represented business owners and shareholders in disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, theft of trade secrets and non-compete agreements. The subject matter of these disputes is as varied as the geographic location or forum where it has occurred and has included polymers, mutual funds, hedge funds, advertising, bridal startups and more. He has represented clients before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and in state and federal courts throughout New York. As a member of the Firm’s complex commercial litigation practice group and trial team, he often litigates in courts of other states as well on behalf of clients’ interstate interests.. Matt also litigates personal injury cases on behalf of individuals harmed by the negligent acts of others. This includes medical malpractice, automobile accidents and products liability issues resulting in serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, nerve damage, life-altering injuries as well as wrongful death claims. As a former law clerk to the New York State Appellate Division and assistant district attorney in Albany County, Matt successfully litigates, conducts trials and defends verdicts on appeal when necessary on behalf of his clients.. Matt invests his spare time in his community. He is on the boards of the New York Capital Region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Green Tech High Charter School. He currently serves as the President of the Ten Broeck Triangle Preservation League, the neighborhood association of the City of Albany’s second oldest neighborhood, the Ten Broeck Triangle. He completed Ironman Lake Placid in 2015, and qualified for the 70.3 Ironman World Championship in 2017.
I have been practicing law for nearly 30 years and have tried many cases to verdict, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in New York and Vermont.. I was born and raised in the Albany area, the fifth of seven children. I received my undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and my law degree from Hofstra University School of Law.. My father worked for a local power company and my mother was a school teacher. They both worked very hard to ensure that we all had a decent upbringing. Two of the greatest qualities I inherited from my parents are a strong work ethic and an understanding that we all have an obligation to help those in need. I bring my work ethic and sense of responsibility to my profession. I work hard for and care about my clients.
I am fortunate to have received the highest rating (AV) bestowed fro. I am Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent national rating service for attorneys.. The AV rating means that other attorneys and judges before whom I have appeared were surveyed by Martindale- Hubbell and those legal professionals anonymously rated my abilities as an attorney with the highest to preeminent legal skills and highest in adhering to ethical standards.. I am also awarded membership in the Top Trial Lawyers in America's Million Dollar Advocates Forum composed of the select group of personal injury attorneys who have won million dollar results.. I am very pleased that the judiciary has recognized me with appointments to The Character and Fitness Committee for the Third Judicial Department where I assess the character and fitness of attorneys seeking admission to practice law in New York State.. I was also appointed to and currently serve on the Board of Governors For The Attorney /Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program where I also chair The Legal Issues Subcommittee. This important Board sets procedure s for the resolution of fee disputes between lawyers and clients throughout the State of New York without the need for clients hiring another lawyer to process a fee dispute.. Both of the foregoing appointments were made by the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division for The Third Judicial Department.. I was appointed to the Judicial Elections Qualification Commission for the Fourth Judicial District by the Chief Judge for the State of New York and currently serve as chairperson for the commission. The Commission evaluates judicial candidates for all judicial positions from City Court to Supreme Court in the eleven counties of the Fourth Judicial District of the State of New York. The Commission issues a finding of qualified or not qualified after reviewing candidate submissions and interviewing the judicial candidates.. I have also served as a Master Attorney in The American Inns of Court, Albany Law School Chapter. This organization brought together select judges, attorneys and law students to foster the ethical practice of law.. As a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum I join less than 1% of the Lawyers in America as a member of this prestigious group.. In addition to personal injury cases, my practice in state and federal courts covers commercial litigation, civil rights and employment litigation and corporate represenation.. In 30 Years of practice, I have acted as lead counsel in hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, medical, dental and legal malpractice, police misconduct, product liability, fire and explosion cases. I have also represented business owners in matters involving myriad disputes requiring legal intervention and have advised employees wronged by their employers.
Nicholas J. Evanovich III is an attorney with LaMarche Safranko focusing on personal injury litigation and criminal defense. Prior to joining the firm, Nicholas served as an assistant district attorney for the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office in Plattsburgh, N.Y. He also served as an adjunct lecturer for SUNY Plattsburgh.. Nicholas has nearly a decade of experience in prosecuting and defending cases. He has also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas J. Doerr in Butler County, Pennsylvania. In addition to Nicholas’ extensive trial experience, he has also successfully argued in Appellate Division and the New York State Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court.. Nicholas has a passion for the law and is dedicated to ensuring his clients receive justice.
George LaMarche III is a graduate of Siena College, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree. Subsequently, George attended Albany Law School where he served as an Editor for the Albany Law Review.. Following law school George went to work at a litigation law firm where he conducted numerous trials and won numerous cases including achieving a verdict in excess of 1 million dollars in only his second jury trial. He went on to become the youngest partner in firm’s history. After 10 years George left the firm to start his own firm, LaMarche Law, PLLC and within 1 year, he was joined by Andrew Safranko to form LaMarche Safranko Law. It was then that George attended the Trial Lawyers College, in Dubois, Wyoming, where he had the opportunity to work with some of the nation’s best trial lawyers.. George LaMarche has become a go to lawyer in the area of criminal law. He has defended scores of clients accused in all New York State and Federal courts. In the field of personal injury litigation, George has been at the forefront of advanced advocacy on behalf of injured pedestrians and cyclists (). George has a proven track record of large settlement awards and trial verdicts on behalf of clients who have suffered severe and catastrophic injuries. George has consistently been named in US News, Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms, as well as Super Lawyers.. George works tirelessly throughout the State in County Courts, Supreme Courts, City, Town, and Village Courts as well as in Federal District Courts and State and Federal Appellate Courts. With offices in Albany, Clifton Park, Saratoga and Plattsburgh, his cases have taken him throughout the State of New York. George is admitted to practice in the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, the United States Court of Federal Claims and the United States Supreme Court.
Attorney Lilian Audu is a Sugar Land attorney that handles family law issues like divorce or adoption, as well as consumer law, personal injury, CPS cases, and immigration. Whatever the case, she is completely devoted to her clients, offering legal guidance that empowers them to face their obstacles with confidence. She understands the stress and emotional tension that many of her clients are going through—while she handles the case like a lawyer, she works with her clients like a trusted friend.. If you’re facing a difficult road, whether it involves child protection, divorce, or a devastating injury, Attorney Audu stands with you with compassion, skill, and commitment to your well-being.
I will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. I am here to help every step of the way.. Elif is a dedicated accident attorney that provides clients with passionate, results-driven representation in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, 18-wheeler/commercial vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, product defect accidents, slip & falls/premises liability, and wrongful death cases. Elif has extensive experience in dealing with insurance companies and she ensures that her clients gets the maximum recovery arising out of their personal injury and property damage claims. Elif is closely involved in each case from pre-litigation to appeal.. Prior to joining Milano Legal Group, Elif has several years of litigation experience working as an In-House Legal Counsel for the leading consumer electronics retailer in Europe with 65K employees, 22B € in revenue, and operations in 15 countries. She oversaw multinational-national judicial transactions and advised executive managers on legal and strategic solutions to drive business objectives forward through risk mitigation, regulatory, and statutory compliance and process improvements.
At Adibe Law Group, led by experienced Personal Injury Attorney Kathy Adibe Iwueke, we are committed to fighting for the rights of our clients. Specializing in Personal Injury law, we provide exceptional representation and strive for maximum compensation in recovery for our clients. Our expertise covers a broad range of cases, from auto accidents to more serious injuries caused by 18-Wheeler trucks. Our dedication is unwavering, and we zealously fight for our clients every step of the way to ensure a successful outcome. Over the years, Adibe Law Group has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements for our clients, demonstrating our skills and knowledge of personal injury law.
Spending nearly a decade in the United States Army National Guard before becoming licensed in Texas, I bring a work ethic and fighting spirit that you can rely on.. I excelled in law school, gaining experience in client representation, trial strategies, and was certified in client counseling through the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. I worked with the Thurgood Marshall Criminal Law clinic and was assigned to the Reintegration / Misdemeanor Courts in Harris County. This experience allowed me to assist those facing drug charges and represent clients that would otherwise have been unable to afford counsel. Prior to establishing my practice, I worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office. There I handled thousands of cases in multiple misdemeanor courts and fully understand how to handle a case from arraignment to trial. I plan on using these experiences to YOUR benefit. Don’t take a chance when YOUR future is on the line.. I am ready to put YOU first, and put my experience to work for YOU!
Roxell Richards Law Firm is a full service law firm providing a wide and diverse range of legal services to individuals and businesses. We are dedicated to serving, informing, and educating not only our clients but the community. Informing and educating our clients and community is continued via newsletters, articles, an interactive website and volunteer service. With experience in over 20 practice groups in the past decade, we are not afraid to take on any complex legal matter. Roxell Richards Law Firm is committed to delivering excellence in everything we do. Roxell Richards Law Firm combines our code of values and conduct, modern technology and quality procedures to produce trained personnel and deliver efficient solutions to offer our clients added value performances at competitive costs. Whatever it take, we do the work to produce the results. We are your one-stop for your legal needs “because your rights matter.”
Karan is a highly experienced trial lawyer who handles a broad spectrum of litigation matters specializing in personal injury, first party claims and immigration law. Karan began his legal career with the largest personal injury firm in the State of Texas. He believes in being a fierce advocate for people who have been seriously injured , victimized by large corporations and insurance companies. His vast experience on both plaintiff and defense sides allow him to seek real justice for his clients on a daily basis.
Attorney Atousa Nezamabadi is the manager of Sierra Legal Group’s office in Texas. She graduated in 2007 from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Psychology. There she excelled academically by making the Dean’s List of distinguished students. In 2011, Atousa received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center and has been a licensed attorney in Texas since November 2011. Atousa is licensed to practice before all state courts in Texas and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas. She is also fluent in Farsi and is comfortable helping her Farsi-speaking clients understand the legal process.. Atousa joined Talabi & Associates, P.C. as an associate in 2012. She remained with the firm for almost five years where she gained extensive experience practicing in the areas of personal injury, immigration, and family law. At Talabi & Associates, Atousa successfully handled several auto accidents and premises liability claims at various stages. She then joined Lemon Law Group Partners, representing Plaintiffs in consumer litigation matters including breach of warranty and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act cases, Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and general vehicle warranty litigation.. At Sierra Legal Group, Atousa continues her civil practice focusing on Personal injury law. She takes a persuasive and dedicated approach to maximize her clients’ recovery and ensures personal injury victims and their families are “made whole” again. Her background in psychology allows her to positively relate and comfort her clients throughout the difficult litigation process. As an experienced personal injury attorney, Atousa has the practical insight to meet whatever challenges may arise in her cases and takes steps necessary to obtain a successful result for her clients.