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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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Megan Hottman earned her B.A. in Corporate Communications, magna cum laude, and her Juris Doctorate, both from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In college, Hottman volunteered as a CASA (Court-appointed special advocate). Realizing she wanted to help others as a career, she decided to become a lawyer. During law school, she worked as an intern for a solo practitioner and also for the Douglas County Attorney's Office (civil division). These jobs gave her a taste of the profession and more importantly, through her wonderful mentors and teachers, positively oriented her sense of professionalism and responsibility.. After law school, Hottman accepted two consecutive judicial clerkships. The first in Jackson County Circuit Court in Kansas City and the second in Jefferson County District Court in Golden. As a judicial law clerk, Hottman was responsible for drafting judicial orders, doing legal research for the judges, and serving as bailiff during jury trials. Hottman then joined a small firm in Boulder, where she gained valuable experience working on large consumer fraud mass actions, as well as individual personal injury cases.. In 2010, she started Hottman Law Office (HLO), aka "," which she says, "is the perfect combination of passion and profession - love of cycling and legal education culminated in this practice -I'm doing what I was meant to do." In addition to representing her own clients, she also works as a consultant with several Colorado plaintiff's firms. She has been endorsed as a cycling expert by other lawyers.
Brianne is a Founding Partner of her own firm, Falgien Warr & Iyer, P.C., and she specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation. She and her partners desperately wanted to build a personal injury and workers' compensation firm that focused more on taking care of its clients and devoting extensive time and attention to each case. She admittedly is a perfectionist and can now properly work up each case, and spend as much time with each of her clients as she desires, in order to achieve even better results for her clients than she was able to do while working for former employers. Her firm is built on integrity, kindness, laughter, happiness, hard and diligent work, and Brianne's goal is to get her clients back to their Colorado athletic and outdoor activities that Colorado folks crave and count on to survive and thrive. After all, nothing is more important than spending time with family, friends, participating in activities we love, and making memories. These passions are highly affected when you are injured. Your life gets turned upside down. You can count on Brianne and her team to be your compass, as they will guide you back to health and happiness. If you are looking for a firm that cares much less about making money and more about getting its clients back on that mountain, contact Brianne. Brianne and her team will get you back to being a Coloradan again. To contact Brianne, you can call her at , Ext. 1001, or email her at. Brianne joined her former firm, The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya in 2009, upon graduating from The University of Denver College of Law and immediately began her litigation career. While associated with The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, she tried jury trials, handled hundreds of mediations and depositions, negotiated countless six-figure settlements for clients, and pursued her clients’ rights to receive compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and suffering they have endured. Brianne created the personal injury litigation department there and was the head of the litigation department for over 8 years. She also spent several years at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya practicing workers' compensation.. She was first drawn to law because of her keen interest with the criminal justice system and crime investigation. Growing up, she wanted to be a criminal lawyer. In pursuit of that goal, she graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. However her perspective changed, as she became an adult and found that she was much better suited for civil law. While attending law school, Brianne spent three years as a Law Clerk and Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal for one of Denver’s largest personal injury firms. She fell in love with civil litigation and personal injury law and chose to make it her career.. “Litigation allows me to pursue the claim further to achieve a desired result for my clients. When the insurance company denies liability, or makes an insufficient offer to compensate my clients’ damages, litigation is the vehicle I can use to show I disagree with my opponents’ evaluations and opinions – to take the case further for my clients – to achieve results – to seek justice.”. Brianne loves the creativity involved as an attorney—every case is a different challenge. She is never bored in her career. She loves the sense of accomplishment she feels when she helps clients through a difficult problem, situation, or issue.. “My favorite part is getting to know my clients, and using my awareness of their values, beliefs, and desires to understand what they truly want as their outcome. I love that I have the tools, drive, thoughtfulness, and knowledge to help them reach that outcome.”. In 2012, Brianne was nominated and selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” for the state of Colorado, a prestigious invitation and distinguished honor presented by one of the country’s top attorney associations to a group of only 40 attorneys comprised of civil and criminal attorneys in each state. Achieving the Top 40 Under 40 is by special invitation and is extended only to those 40 attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young trial lawyer.. In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, Brianne was nominated and selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Colorado Rising Stars list, awarded to less than 2.5% of Colorado lawyers who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice.. In November 2017, Brianne received the Distinguished Lawyer Designation© from the Expert Network which is only conferred upon the Top 3% of Lawyers in the U.S. The Expert Network is the leading invitation only network for professionals who have contributed meaningfully to their field, and can demonstrate a distinct perspective on the future of their profession. The selection is based on a thorough multi-phase research and evaluation process, in order to select professionals who have demonstrated superior influence, leadership, reputation and knowledge. The Expert Network's review includes, among other factors, scrutiny of education, training, certifications, professional achievements, disciplinary history, and review of organizations and publications including Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Avvo and others.. Brianne was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming. She can maneuver this big city and her big city opponents like a champ; however, she’ll always be a small town girl, with small town values to the core.. When not advocating for her clients, Brianne enjoys hiking and snow shoeing in Colorado’s arduous mountains, camping, exercising, watching the Wyoming Cowboys, Denver Broncos, The UFC (MMA fighting), attending country music concerts, cruising throughout Colorado in her Jeep, spending time with friends and family, meeting new people, and traveling. Her favorite new passion is creating and running her new law firm and connecting with her wonderful clients.. Brianne and her husband, Corey, share their home in Wheat Ridge with their son Quinnlan Tennyson and two cats (Madden and Peyton). They were married in Cancun in 2007; they loved having a small destination wedding.
My name is Birk Baumgartner, and I am the principal at Baumgartner Law, LLC. For years, I have been providing personalized legal counsel to the people of Colorado as they face the most difficult legal problems of their lives. My clients come from all walks of life and backgrounds, and I pride myself on helping each and everyone of them successfully navigate the legal system. I am the fourth attorney in my family, but unlike my family members, I declined a job at a big law firm. Instead, I decided to dedicate my practice to real people who need personalized help. I have been consistently beating lawyers in big firms ever since, and now my firm has a reputation as a firm for the people of Denver. I became a lawyer because I believe that justice, and access to great legal counsel, should be available to everyone.
Jon T. Bradley is a Colorado native, born in Denver, Colorado. He attended Colorado College as a Boettcher scholar and graduated magna cum laude in 1977. He went on to study at the University of Denver College of Law and received his J.D. degree in 1980. He immediately went into the private practice of law as a trial lawyer and transactional lawyer.. Mr. Bradley is a member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the 1st Judicial District (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties) Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association. Mr. Bradley is currently a governor of the Board of Governors of the first judicial District Bar Association.. Mr. Bradley's areas of practice include personal injury, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, real estate transactions and litigation. Mr. Bradley also represents numerous business entities, from formation to expansion as very large successful enterprises.. Mr. Bradley is extensively trained as a mediator and has successfully mediated numerous, varied disputes. Mr. Bradley is also trained as an arbitrator and is a panelist with the American Arbitration Association.. Mr. Bradley has handled personal injury and wrongful death cases ranging from small injuries to very complicated significant injury claims. He has handled civil litigation, including multimillion dollar misrepresentation and fraud cases. He has handled commercial litigation regarding contract disputes and fraud claims.
In 1998, my father and I formed McFarland Law Offices. In 2020, we joined forces with my two brothers, Gabe and Luke, to create McFarland Litigation Partners. We only represent plaintiffs who have been injured through no fault of their own, or have been treated unfairly by an insurance company. We never represent insurance companies! In my free time I love to surf, play basketball, play guitar/harmonica and spend time with my wife and two children.
Raj Chohan is a personal injury attorney with a passion for helping injured Coloradans seek the compensation they deserve and the justice their cases demand.He is a former prosecutor with extensive jury trial experience in some of the most complex and serious cases that exist under Colorado law. He has won numerous jury verdicts in serious felony matters including First Degree Murder, Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Assault, Careless Driving Causing Death, Attempted Murder, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Robbery, Theft, Driving Under the Influence, Felony DUI, Reckless Driving, Hit and Run, and Careless Driving Causing Injury.As a Deputy District Attorney in Weld and Jefferson Counties, Mr. Chohan earned a reputation for being a tough, dynamic and persuasive trial lawyer. During his tenure in Weld County he was named Prosecutor of the Year for the 19th Judicial District.After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, he worked for one of the largest personal injury firms in Colorado, where he helped his clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries.Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Chohan was an award-winning television news reporter in Denver. He spent more than a decade covering crime, politics, natural disasters and human-interest stories. He also wrote political fact-check articles for the Rocky Mountain News and hosted one of Colorado’s longest running political discussion shows on PBS Channel 12. He embraced opportunities to give a voice to the voiceless and enjoyed telling unique stories about the fascinating people who live in this great state. His journalism has received numerous professional honors including the regional Emmy Award, the regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and honors from the Colorado Broadcasters’ Association, Associated Press and The Michigan Association of Broadcasters. He has served as a board member for the Denver Press Club and continues to provide commentary and occasional legal analysis for Denver television stations.Mr. Chohan received his law degree from the University of Denver where he graduated near the top of his class. He earned top academic honors in Trial Practice, Voir Dire, Evidence Practicum, Corporations, Media Law, and European Union Environmental Law. He also served on the Board of Editors for the Denver University Law Review.He has authored and co-authored several legal articles on topics including First Amendment protections for public employees, managing high-profile litigation and dealing with class action objectors. His law review article on Garcetti v. Ceballos has been cited by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and several lower courts.Mr. Chohan has also served on the Board of Directors for A Woman’s Place – a domestic violence shelter in Weld County.
I grew up in a middle class, hard-working family in Anchorage, Alaska, where I learned to camp, fish, ski, and enjoy the outdoors. I was raised to tell the truth, work hard and do your best - always. These character traits guide me to this day. I graduated in the top 10% of my class at East Anchorage High School in 1983, was a member of the National Honor Society, and was a multi year letterman in baseball, track, football, and speech and debate.. Seeking a warmer climate and a top notch education, I traveled south to Southern California to attend the Univerity of California, San Diego. In 1988, I graduated from UCSD with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Economics. I earned Departmental Honors in Political Science. I was a member and officer of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, played intercollegiate baseball and track, and participated in a variety of intramural sports. As a debate team champion in high school, I was disappointed when I learned there was no speech and debate club at UCSD. So, along with others, I started one. I was the sole student representative for the design and buildout of the UCSD Student Center, which remains a central building and student gathering place on the campus today.. After undergraduate, I attended the University of San Diego Law School and graduated in 1991 with a Juris Doctorate. I earned an American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy. I worked my way through law school as a law clerk with litigation firms in San Diego specializing in personal injury. After passing the California Bar exam in 1991, I joined a small, boutique business and litigation firm in La Jolla, California, where the senior partner selected me as the lead litigator after 6 months.. I moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1992 and started my own law firm, which is now the Tenge Law Firm, LLC. We have been in business for 18 years. I have always focused on personal injury, business and civil litigation and insurance. However, since 2006, we have limited our practice to litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury and insurance matters. We have earned a reputation as one of the premier personal injury and insurance law firms in Boulder County. Countless medical providers refer their patients to our Firm because they know they will be provided expert representation in a personal, individualized manner. Frankly, when a law firm does a great job for an injury client, it ensures that the medical providers get paid.. The Tenge Law Firm is a boutique injury litigation firm specializing in personal injury and insurance cases. It is all we do. Period. We provide aggressive, diligent and extremely thorough representation for injury victims and their families. Your case will be handled by me personally. TLF paralegals are highly qualified, experienced, thorough, and personable (otherwise, they would not be with the Tenge Law Firm).. We maintain a reasonable number of selective cases so we can provide the utmost attention to the details of every case, and take care of our clients personally. We don't advertise on television and we aren't running a personal injury "mill". Each case matters. We don't have the pressure to accept "low ball" setttlement offers in order to feed our ad budget. Most of our clients seek our help as a result of a personal referral.. The Tenge Law Firm uses innovation, knowlege and advanced technology to take on the insurance companies and obtain the just and fair compensation our clients deserve. We communicate effectively and regularly with our clients, and return emails and phone calls promptly. We enjoy helping injured folks.. When I'm not fighting the insurance companies and their "Evil Empire", I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife and 2 beautiful daughters, fly fishing, working out, cycling and playing guitar.
NY personal injury attorney Keetick L. Sanchez is a lifelong resident of New York who is dedicated to helping her clients. Ms. Sanchez represents clients in courtrooms throughout New York City.. She skillfully handles administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings.. Before and while in law school, Keetick worked as a trial litigation paralegal for personal injury actions such as Labor Law 240, 241(6) and 241, motor vehicle accidents and slip & fall accidents. After graduating from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School, Keetick continued her legal career as a litigator in a NYC personal injury law firm where she investigated and prosecuted hundreds of personal injury cases and quickly earned a reputation as a tough and tenacious attorney.. Additionally, Keetick gained practical experience on both the state and federal levels on matters of Criminal Law and Immigration Law while at Touro Law and after her graduation. While in law school, she interned with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office in The Street Narcotics and Gangs Bureau (S.N.A.G.) bureau, where she assisted with the prosecution of drug and gang-related cases and other misdemeanor and felony cases. She also interned with International Refugee Assistance Project (I.R.A.P.), handling immigration matters that assisted refugees all over the world.. She is currently admitted to practice law in all boroughs of New York City. She is also currently admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
John Cassisi is the founding attorney at The Cassisi Law Firm. He has been practicing law since 1985 and has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of injured victims and their families. Mr. Cassisi believes in a hands-on approach, which is why he is directly involved in each of his clients’ cases. He draws on over 30 years of legal experience, including past experience representing self-insured defendants, to build personalized, effective legal strategies for his clients.Mr. Cassisi earned his law degree from Pepperdine University in 1984. He is admitted to practice before the New York State Supreme Court and the U.S. Federal Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts. Mr. Cassisi speaks English, Spanish, and Italian and is a member of several prestigious legal organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.