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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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John Louis Acken is a Partner in the South Sound offices of GLP Attorneys and has been exclusively representing victims of personal injury for nearly 25 years.. Over his career, John has successfully recovered over $63,000,000 in jury verdicts and settlements for his clients. Prior to joining GLP Attorneys in 2015, John practiced personal injury law as a partner at the law firm of Howell & Thornhill, P.A. in Winter Haven, Florida.. John graduated from the University of Florida and earned his Juris Doctorate with Honors from Drake University Law School. While in law school, he was a member of Law Review and on the National Mock Trial Team. He began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender for the 10th Judicial Circuit in Polk County, Florida, where he served as a Felony Trial Division Chief Attorney.. John is admitted to practice in the states of Washington, Florida, Maine, and New Hampshire. Since 2008, he has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an Expert in Civil Trial Law, which is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Florida Supreme Court.. John is active in the community and has been a member of Rotary International over 20 years. He is a past Member of the Board of Directors of the Haines City Rotary Club and is a current member of the Gig Harbor Midday Rotary Club.
I have been a personal injury attorney for more than 30 years. I started my career in California before moving to Washington with my family in 1999. Since that time, my primary focus has been on representing injured persons in personal injury litigation, including auto cases, product liability, premises liability and medical negligence.. I have past experience working for insurance defense firms, so I am familiar with their tactics.. This office firmly adheres to our motto, "Do The Right Thing Always", and makes that our priority for handling our clients' claims. I believe we achieve that on a daily basis.. I also believe in giving back to the community, so I am an adult volunteer involved with an international youth organization that helps develop today's young women into tomorrow's leaders.
Attorney Kagnar “Ganya” Som has experience representing victims injured as a result of medical negligence, maritime injury, premise liability, motor vehicle and bicycle accidents.. Kagnar is a strong advocate for victim’s rights because she understands how overwhelming the legal system is to victims and their families following a personal injury accident. This compassion emerged from personal experience. Born in Cambodia, Kagnar escaped the terror of the Khmer Rouge, immigrating to the US in 1981.. As an undergraduate at the University of Washington, Kagnar interned with U.S. Senator Patty Murray, working with the Senator’s staff in passage of the Victim’s Rights Bill. It was during this effort that Kagnar recognized her calling to be an attorney that advocates and empowers victims in their quest for justice. Kagnar received her juris doctorate from Seattle University School of Law. Prior to law school, Kagnar worked at the Washington State Bar Association, assisting in developing the first Committee for Diversity.. Kagnar is also dedicated to reducing cultural and linguistic barriers faced my members of the Asian communities in their efforts to participate in the legal system. She volunteers at the Asian Counseling and Referral Services, providing pro bono legal counseling to the low income Asian community.. Kagnar is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, and the Asian Bar Association of Washington, and she is an eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ). She also promotes diversity in the legal profession as a member of the WSAJ Diversity Committee.. Kagnar is licensed to practice in Washington State and in federal court in the U.S. District Court Western District of Washington.
Federal Way personal injury attorney. Rick Park has handled thousands of personal injury cases, ranging from minor to catastrophic injuries. Rick graduated from the University of Washington in 1994 with a B.A. in Communications. After UW, he went on to law school and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1997.. Following graduation, Rick started his own law practice in Federal Way, focusing on personal injury. In 1999, he and Angel Chenaur joined to form personal injury firm Park Chenaur & Associates.. Rick actively participates in the Washington State Bar Association. He is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts throughout Washington State. Rick enjoys spending time with his family and friends and is an avid golfer.
I have litigated personal injury and insurance cases since 1987. I believe in justice and require my adversaries treat my clients fairly. I will go to trial when necessary, and have succesfully handled significant injury and wrongful death cases for clients throughout the nation and in Canada, Mexico, Vietnam and China.
An associate attorney, Ms. Donchez is a 2013 graduate of Western Washington University with degrees in communication and political science. She went on to attend law school at Seattle University School of Law, where she graduated cum laude in 2016. While in law school Ms. Donchez published an article in the Gonzaga Law Review entitled “Unheard Victims: Extending Victim’s Rights to the Civil Commitment Proceedings of Sexually Violent Predators in Washington State.” Ms. Donchez also competed in the regional and national American Bar Association Mediation Competitions.. In her free time, Ms. Donchez enjoys boxing, traveling, and volunteering with University Beyond Bars, an organization that helps inmates at the Monroe Correctional Facility earn college degrees.
Mr. Seo was born in Korea, raised and educated in America. Mr. Seo is an attorney with more than 15 years of practice currently running his own law firm in the sector of Commercial/Corporate, Personal Injury, Criminal, and International matters including but not limited to Immigration, International Real Estate, and International Investment. Mr. Seo started his law career as a case worker at Asian American Pacific Dispute Resolution Center in Los Angeles, California where he took and processed mediation cases that does not utilize court system but amicably resolve case out of the court. Mr. Seo was appointed as Legal Advisor, General Consulate of Republic of Korea, Chicago. (2014 to 2016), Legal Advisor for Federation of Korean-American Associations in U.S.A (2015 to 2017), Korean American Friendship Network (2011 to 2017), Federation of Midwest Korean-American Associations in U.S.A. (2010 - 2011), Legal Advisor of Korean American Association of Chicago (2016-2018). Currently, Mr, Seo serves as a legal counsel for Y.S. Health, Inc. and Logos Missions, Inc. Mr. Seo is admitted to practice in New York, Georgia, and Illinois.. Mr. Seo has loves serving the community. Since Mr. Seo run for the Vice President of the Korean American Association of Chicago (KACC) (Election year 2007), he served as legal Advisor in 2010, and Board member of KAAC from 2011 to 2013. Mr. Seo also served as Board member of Korean American Cultural Center of Chicago (2010- 2011), vice chairman of Korean American Sports Council of Chicago in 2012 after serving as Board Member since 2008 to 2012. Mr. Seo was a member of Juvenile Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Rotary club. Mr. Seo served as the General Secretary for four years at the National Unification of Advisory Council managing over 50 events devoted to promote awareness to Asian community and main stream. Mr. Seo drafted and prepared resolution for the ratification of North Korean Human Rights Act that was passed by Illinois Congress and Senate in 2014. Mr. Seo served proudly as the 33rd president of the Korean American Association in Chicago representing over 100,000 Korean Americans. Mr. Seo was elected as the Northfield Township Trustee which his term ends on April 2021.. Mr. Seo’s dedication to future generation is extraordinary. Mr. Seo is the founder and president of the American Multicultural Society, a non-for-profit organization that focuses solely empowering middle school, high school, and college students as global leaders. Mr. Seo enjoys promoting global mindset and skillset to multicultural communities and received numerous recognitions for his work. Mr. Seo has been presented with numerous awards and certificates for his work including a Republic of Korea President’s Award in 2012, award from the World Korean Interchange and Corporation Association, Exemplary Service Award from Asian American Coalition, and Volunteer Service Award - Gold from the President of the United States of America, appreciation from Frank G. Jackson, Mayor of Cleveland, appreciation from Kim, Kwan Yong, Governor of Kyoung Sang Province, Lee, Sang Hyo, Chairman of Council House of Kyoung Sang Province, Sul, Dong Keun, General Secretary of the Ministry of Education of South Korea, appreciation from The Korean War Veterans of Ashtabula County, Ohio, and Korean American Community Services Award.. Mr. Seo has Juris Doctor, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of International Management, Attorney Assistant Certificate in Corporate/Litigation, and Bachelors of Science in Business Administration degrees. Mr. Seo speaks six languages with Korean, English and Spanish at native level. Attorney Seo is married to Grace Seo with three children, Ethan, Clara, and Arin.
Client Rating 5 Stars !!!. I have been a Trial Lawyer for more than 30 years and have tried more than 150 cases to a Jury Verdict and handled hundreds of others. The most important thing that I ALWAYS do my BEST to NEVER FORGET is that although I may have several cases ongoing, my CLIENTS ONLY HAVE ONE CASE - and THAT CASE is the MOST IMPORTANT legal matter IN THEIR LIVES at that moment. I let this be my guiding light in how I conduct my affairs with my Clients.
Shauna Martin joined Martin Law, LLC as a partner after eight years as a defense attorney. She focuses her practice on representing individuals and their families who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Her practice areas include medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and neglect, premises liability, products liability and motor vehicle accidents.. Shauna graduated from Loyola University of Chicago Law School with honors. During her time at Loyola, she clerked at one of the city’s premier plaintiff’s personal injury law firms and for Honorable William D. Maddux, former chief judge of the Law Division in Cook County. This unique experience handling cases from both the plaintiff and defense sides gives her a dual perspective and a deeper understanding of legal matters in her practice at Martin Law, LLC. Shauna’s distinctive ability to thoroughly analyze cases has led to the most favorable resolutions for each of her clients.. Shauna has been named a Top Attorney in Illinois Rising Stars since 2017. She is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. Shauna was born and raised in Illinois, where she currently resides with her family.
John Botti is a trial attorney who represents victims in personal injury actions, as well as parties involved in commercial disputes and divorce. Since joining the Botti Law Firm, P.C. in 2012, John has secured millions of dollars for his clients.. Prior to joining the Botti Law Firm, P.C., John was an Assistant State’s Attorney at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office for five years. While a prosecutor, John tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries and this extensive trial experience has made him a highly effective litigator in private practice. Also while a prosecutor, John worked closely with victims of crimes to ensure their rights were protected in the courtroom. This experience gives John great perspective when representing victims in personal injury actions, parties embroiled in a divorce, and those caught up in commercial disputes. John uses this perspective to create exceptional attorney-client relationships premised on the principles of respect and fierce protection of legal rights.. John is a graduate of Villanova University and the John Marshall Law School. Before going to law school, John worked as a journalist and writer and editor for a popular website.
Dixon Law Office represents people suffering catastrophic injuries or death in bike accidents, truck crashes, auto accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, commercial litigation, business disputes, and civil cases. We provide the best legal representation to you. We offer evening, weekend, and hospital appointments. Call us today to set up a meeting with a lawyer to discuss the specific facts of your injury case.
Mr. Hall graduated cum laude (BA Spanish) from The Citadel, and received his Juris Doctor degree in just two and a half years by participating in the accelerated J.D. program at Valparaiso University School of Law. In law school, Mr. Hall earned both course and semester honors. He was a member of the Moot Court Executive Board, a semi-finalist in the Luther M. Swygert Moot Court Competition, a member of the Moot Court National Competition Team, International Moot Court Competition Team, and a two-time regional finalist in the ABA Client Counseling Competition. Mr. Hall is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. He has a working knowledge of Italian. Mr. Hall has studied foreign language and law abroad at: the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain; La Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol in Quito, Ecuador; The Catholic University of Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and The University of the Andes in Santiago, Chile. As an undergraduate at The Citadel, Mr. Hall was awarded "The Citadel Spanish Award". This award is given to the most outstanding student majoring or minoring in Spanish. Mr. Hall was recently named a "Rising Star" by Illinois Super Lawyers. This award is given to only 2.5% of attorneys who have been practicing less than 10 years and are under the age of 40. He has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2014. Brandon is also honored to be named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers every year since 2015, as well as "Top 40 Under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers every year since 2016. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers' Association (ITLA), American Association for Justice (AAJ), Work Comp Lawyers' Association (WCLA), Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and Chicago Bar Association (CBA). He has experience litigating cases at all levels of the Industrial Commission, Circuit Court, Federal Court, and Appellate Court.
Ms. Barnette has tried in excess of 100 jury trials to verdict, and has obtained hundreds of settlements for both individual and corporate clients. Her background working at the Cook County State's Attorney and Cook County Public Defender's offices coupled with her successful civil trial record in insurance defense, has earned her a proven track record and a reputation as a trial attorney who has the vision, steadfast determination and commitment to resolving complex disputes with the highest level of quality and integrity.. Since 2017, Kristin is President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and has served on the Board of Directors since 2009. She was named one of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch” in 2014 by the Law Bulletin. She also currently on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Bar Foundation and Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project (WE). In addition, Kristin has enjoyed volunteering her time as a Mentor in the Lawyer-to-Lawyer mentoring program, volunteering as a Presiding Judge for the YMCA’s annual National Judicial Competitions, serving as an arbitrator, participating in the Judicial Evaluation Committee for the Bar Alliance, and has taught CLE courses on various topics including jury selection, jury instructions, closing arguments, defense tactics as well as ethics.. in 2004, Kristin received her Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law, where, in addition to her rigorous course of study, she was actively involved in various initiatives. She was invited to be a research assistant to Torts and Social Policy Professor, Stephen Landsman, which Kristin continued until graduation, and she was also elected to be the DePaul Chapter President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. She successfully competed to be a Staff Writer for the DePaul Journal of Healthcare Law, ranked among the top in the nation, and was selected to be Editor-in-Chief her second year, managing a staff of over thirty individuals. While still in law school, Westlaw hired her to teach professors and students research applications and strategy. Kristin also clerked at Clifford Law Offices and worked on cases involving medical malpractice and other catastrophic injuries.