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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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As founder of the Law Offices of Delitala, Attorney D. Sunny Delitala started her law firm to help as many people as she could to not be taken advantage of by insurance companies. When she takes on a case, she works diligently to show the insurance company that her client is not just another personal injury or workers’ compensation claim but that her client is a person. A person who was injured and deserves the compensation that the law entitles to him/her.. Attorney Delitala uses her knowledge, her education, and trial experience to obtain the best results for her clients. She graduated from Thomas M. Cooley (now known as Western Michigan University Cooley Law School) where she focused on litigation. She began her career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Eaton County, Michigan. As an Assistant Prosecutor, she tried 24 jury trials in 2 years. Attorney Delitala is familiar and not afraid to go to Court, when necessary, for her clients. Her motivation, education, skills, and trial experience allow for her to obtain the best results for each client.
Partner at MCIS Lawyers.. MCIS Lawyers has a combined total of almost 40 years of litigation and trial experience.. Our firm has substantial experience in a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents and premises liability cases.. We have lawyers who have worked for insurance companies and know how insurance companies think and act, and how they will try to discredit your claims. We have the skill and training to maximize the compensation you deserve, and to help you overcome the physical and financial burdens caused by an accident.. Insurance companies have experienced trial lawyers on their side and these lawyers know that most personal injury attorneys do not try cases and do not have trial experience. As a result, the insurance companies take advantage of those firms without trial experience, by making low settlement offers, knowing that personal injury lawyers will frequently accept the offer to avoid going to trial.. MCIS Lawyers includes a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the premier organization of trial lawyers. Less than 1% of all practicing lawyers in California are invited to join this elite group of trial lawyers.. We are passionate and aggressive in handling your case. We fight to obtain maximum compensation for our clients. We are prepared to take your case to trial if a favorable resolution cannot be reached.. To schedule your FREE consultation please call our office at .
Alan Fassonaki's practice focusses on personal injury matters. He's litigated many personal injury cases resulting from the negligence of another. He's received Reuters Witkin Awards for Torts and Civil Procedure. Alan Fassonaki has experience handling personal injury cases involving automobile and motorcycle collisions, assault, battery, dog attacks, trip/slip and falls, professional negligence, food poisoning, premises liability and much more. Please note that the "Langauges Spoken" reflected here are those languages spoken by members of our office and not all are spoken by Alan Fassonaki.
Armando J. Berriz graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. In 1994 he graduated from Pepperdine Law School with a Juris Doctorate. On his first attempt he passed the California Bar Examination and has been admitted to practice law throughout California and Federal Court in the United States District Court, Central District of California since 1994. In 2003, Armando continued his legal education by completing the coveted Certificate in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Law School's Staus Institute for Dispute Resolution. He has since served for and received appreciation from the Los Angeles Superior Court and Ventura Superior Court for serving as a neutral for alternative dispute resolution and Mandatory Settlement Conference Officer. Since 1994 and forming the Berriz Law Group, Mr. Berriz has successfully represented thousands of clients, recovering just compensation for them in a wide variety of personal injury cases. A seasoned trial attorney, Mr. Berriz is a member of the most respected association of trial attorneys, The American Board of Trial Advocates, California Coast Chapter. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.. The Berriz Law Group is comprised of seasoned and energetic lawyers totally and exclusively focussed on personal injury--it's all we do. The Berriz Law Group can't help with a will or trust, divorce, or a DUI, but will nail down any personal injury claim.
Kevin Flahavan specializes in automobile accidents, premises liability, and all areas relating to personal injury litigation. He began running our Westlake Village, CA office in 2013 and has successfully handled all types of personal injury cases, winning jury trials and through mediation.. Kevin's resolve and dedication has resulted in millions of dollars recovered on behalf of his clients. Most notably, in January, 2016, he was our lead attorney in a premises liability action that resulted in a settlement for over 3.3 million dollars. Kevin has a strong passion for the profession and a genuine care for his clients. He has also been a contributor to the Personal Injury Practice Guide since 2014.. Kevin is active in several professional organizations including: The Los Angeles County Bar Association; The Ventura County Bar Association; The Ventura Trial Lawyers Association and The Ventura County Inns of Court. He is also involved in several charitable endeavors aimed at improving the Ventura community.. To learn more about Kevin and Flahavan Law Offices, please visit
Born in San Francisco, California on November 6, 1946, William Flahavan attended Saint Mary's College receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics in 1968. Mr. Flahavan received his Juris Doctor Degree from Hastings College of Law in 1971 where he was the Note and Comment Editor for the Hastings Law Journal, a member of the Thurston Honor Society and graduated Order of the Coif. Mr. Flahavan was admitted to the Bar of the State of California in January, 1972.
Daniel A. Spitzer is an attorney practicing entirely in the area of personal injury.. He received his B.S. from the University of Redlands and his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Additionally Mr. Spitzer earned a Masters in Dispute Resolution, with special focus on mediation advocacy, from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and a certificate from the Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law.. While at Pepperdine, Mr. Spitzer was twice chosen to compete as a member of Pepperdine’s nationally recognized trial advocacy team, as well as representing Pepperdine in the national ABA Legal Negotiation Tournament. Further, as a representative of the Straus Institute, he travelled to Paris where, by invitation of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), his team represented Pepperdine at the 7th Annual International Mediation Advocacy Competition.. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Spitzer had a twenty year career in business, with experience ranging from international high technology startups to petroleum distribution.. Mr. Spitzer is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice in the state courts of California and the United States Federal District Court (Central District).. His professional affiliations include memberships in the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.
Prior to going to law school I worked for an insurance company in the claims department. I handled in excess of 3000 claims for personal injury during that time. After passing the Bar I continued to work for the insurance company as an attorney. I know what the insurance companies like, don't like, how they will treat you and what they will do. I also know what they fear.. I am always available to talk about your case. I also know that most accident victims do not need an attorney. I have always hated it when an attorney takes on a case just to make more money than the client. I have helped many, many accident victims pursue their claims against an insurance company without taking a penny. Some will need an attorney to avoid being screwed by the insurance companies, but most do not.. I am a father of five children and I know I would not want anyone to take advantage of my kids, family or friends. Call me if you have any questions.
My name is Gerald Marcus and I am a Los Angeles personal injury attorney with The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus. If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another, then do not hesitate to contact my office. My firm is prepared to provide legal representation in car accident cases, dog bites, general negligence, and many other areas. With offices conveniently located throughout the Los Angeles county, you can look to us for the local representation that you need.
Gregory Goehring has maintained a law practice in Lodi for over 20 years since being admitted to the California State Bar in 1994. He initially worked part time as a clerk for a Stockton law firm before going into private practice on a full time basis in 1999. Mr. Goehring concentrates in the areas of personal injury and estate/trust planning and litigation. He devotes personal time and attention to each of his cases, communicating regularly with his clients and timely responding to their questions and concerns. He strives to represent each client with honesty and integrity.. Mr. Goehring is married and has four children. He and his family reside in Lodi. He is a member of Calvary Reformed Chapel in Stockton, California. He is a member of the California State Bar and San Joaquin County Bar Association.. Mr. Goehring is also connected to various personal and professional organizations including BNI (Business Network International) where he assists other business leaders in the Lodi area with professional and personal referrals.
Over the years, Skylar has gone from being an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (JAG) in the United States Air Force handling various aspects of civil and military law to becoming a nationally recognized personal injury and estate planning practice, handling all types of accident claims and civil litigation. Skylar is the founder and managing attorney at Hagen & Associates. Skylar’s legal practice focuses on a variety of personal injury cases including car accidents, slip and falls, product liability, wrongful death and more. In addition, we provide excellent estate planning representation such as revocable trusts, wills, codicils, durable power of attorney, HIPAA authorizations and more.. During Skylar's tenure as a JAG, she actively prosecuted numerous criminal court-martials, collaborated with the State Attorney's Office on labor and employment litigation matters, and provided legal assistance to servicemembers and their families in divorce, child custody, and other civil disputes. Additionally, Skylar directly engaged with generals and commanders to address military justice and legal procedures, while concurrently managing multi-million-dollar government contracts for the development of new military base infrastructures. Skylar completed her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Skylar completed her Juris Doctorate at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California.
Andrew Bedell was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, but obtained his undergraduate degree in Criminology from Colorado State University. Upon graduation, he immediately gained employment at a Greeley workers’ compensation law firm fighting for the medical treatment and lost wages of injured workers. The significant degree of change brought about by the attorneys he worked for inspired him to attend law school and practice law for himself.. Andrew then sought adventure in Nebraska and enrolled in the Creighton Law School. He developed a fondness for small towns and rural areas when he accepted a law clerk position at Waite, McWha and Heng in North Platte, Nebraska. He loved helping farmers with the purchase and sale of land and defending local governments against claims for damages.. In his third year of law school, Andrew discovered his passion for litigation. Andrew had the privilege of enrolling in Creighton Law School’s Scientific Evidence course. The course involved student-led mock trials where participants tendered expert witnesses under Daubert, conducted direct and cross examination, and responded to evidentiary objections. Andrew’s performance in this course qualified him for Creighton’s National Trial Team, which competed against other law schools in a mock trial setting. Andrew’s practice and attention to detail helped his team advance to the semifinals of the Regional Tournament.. Upon admission to the Colorado Bar, Andrew immediately began practicing at Law One, and represents clients in Personal Injury, Family, and Estate Planning matters. Andrew’s attention to detail and creative thinking provides for customized approaches to legal representation to fit each client’s needs. Andrew provides his clients with available choices and consequences. He prides himself on being able to explain legal issues plainly and will speak at length to ensure his clients can make informed decisions.. Andrew loves to get outside whenever possible and ski, mountain bike, or backpack through the mountains. He is also an avid golfer, but based on his average score, he should probably stick with practicing law.