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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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AGGRESSIVE • STRONG • THOROUGH. Read our reviews!!. Mr. O'Leary has had his own litigation practice for over 20 years in California, and now, Seattle. Prior to that, he was a Partner in the international business law firm, Williams, Woolley, et al.. Mr. O’Leary has recently been listed as a top 20 personal injury lawyer in Seattle! (Expertise, 2018).. In addition to private practice, Mr. O'Leary has served as a Litigation Attorney for Shell Oil Company, handling in shore and offshore oil rig personal injury and environmental matters, a Special Assistant State's Attorney with the State of Connecticut, prosecuting criminal appeals, and as Senate Committee Counsel during the 1984 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly, where he assisted with the adoption of Maryland's first Lemon Law.. During law school at Georgetown, Mr. O'Leary was an Extern Law Clerk to Hon. Rita C. Davidson (Dec.) Associate Judge, on the Court of Appeals, Maryland's Highest Court. He also served as a law clerk to the Customs Branch of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, working on smuggling cases.. Mr. O'Leary offers an initial free consultation on all matters and charges no fee unless the client receives money in personal injury matters. He is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for legal ability and ethical conduct.. How may Mr. O'Leary assist you?
I have practiced law in Washington State since 1986. My practice is limited to serious injury claims on behalf of people injured by defective and dangerous products, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, unseaworthiness and Jones Act negligence, construction site accidents, and toxic or environmental harms.. In approximately 2002 I also joined the Oregon bar.
I have always been interesting in a career in law, and after I finished my undergraduate degree and worked in the mortgage banking and real estate fields for a while, I decided to go to law school. Having recently graduated from Seattle University School of Law, I am looking forward to working with clients to help them recover from injuries after a car accident, motorcycle or bicycle crash, or any other kind of accident.
David primarily represents victims of corporate negligence, policyholders, and those with serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries ("TBI"). David has jury trial experience in state, federal, and municipal courts. Recently, David has obtained substantial plaintiff verdicts alongside partners Rick and Ken Friedman in the Western District of Washington. David also occasionally tries criminal cases, and obtained two defense verdicts in 2015 for wrongfully accused citizens. At the appellate level, David has briefed a number of cases before Washington Division I and Division II court of appeal commissioners, and authored (uncredited) the prevailing briefs in the Wyoming Supreme Court case Irene v. Seneca, et. al., 337 p.3d 483 (Wyo. 2014).. David grew up in Alaska and graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1997. After high school, he spent one year as a Rotary International Exchange Student in Rostock, Germany. Upon returning to the U.S., David studied at the Ohio State University and graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in International Business and a B.A. in German Language and Literature. David then spent roughly two years in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, at the Centro ISI English Academy through the AIESEC program teaching English to adults and children.. Before starting a career in the law, David worked for three years as a Licensed Customs Broker and Ocean Import Manager for a global logistics/freight-forwarder and NVOCC in Chicago, IL.. David Roosa joined Friedman | Rubin in 2012 as the firm's first "Moe Levine Fellow of Trial Advocacy." The award honors one of the greatest trial lawyers of the 20th Century and is given to interns showing great promise as future trial lawyers.. David lives with his wife and two sons in West Seattle. His hobbies include competitive running and swimming, outdoor grilling, watching Ohio State football games in the fall, and playing the guitar – poorly.. Experience and Organizational Membership
For more than 40 years, attorney Christopher Sharpe has stood as a steadfast champion for Washington’s injured workers, guiding them through the intricacies of workers’ compensation and personal injury law. Known for his honesty, empathy, and thorough knowledge of L&I regulations, Chris built his career by representing individuals against the Department of Labor & Industries and large self-insured employers, refusing to let powerful entities trample on workers’ rights. Recognizing how daunting the legal system can be, he has written extensively to break down L&I claims into plain English, offering free resources so every worker can understand and assert their rights. Though he no longer takes on new cases directly, Chris remains active as Of Counsel at the Walthew Law Firm, where he consults, mentors, and refers clients to specialized L&I attorneys. His lifelong dedication to access to justice continues to fuel his work and his popular website, which empowers injured workers statewide.
Jeff is a dedicated attorney committed to providing effective and compassionate counsel to injured persons in the greater Seattle area. He is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice and an active member of the Washington State legal community.
Other than practicing law, I enjoy snow skiing, golfing, working on my home, cheering on the W.S.U. Cougars and spending time with my family. I am the proud father of two girls who were fortunate to inherit my wife's beautiful looks and her intelligence.
I have adopted the following statement of values as the basis for my
legal practice. Each statement is rooted in one or more of these
important principles: Respect, Responsibility and Relationship.
“It is better to have a lion at the head of an army of sheep, than a sheep at the head of an army of lions” Daniel Defoe
As a third-generation lawyer, I am a passionate advocate for the legal rights and personal well-being of his clients. As an active member of the Washington State Bar Association, United States District Court-Western District of Washington, U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and Washington State Association for Justice, my focused objective is to find the best remedy within the law for each case. My emphasis right now is in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury law, and insurance law.
Over 26 years trial and appeal experience.
As a civil trial lawyer, I represent corporate, public and individual clients in a broad range of matters, including cases involving complex business disputes, fraud, employment and personal injury. I also serve as an arbitrator and mediator.. Before joining Dearmin Fogarty PLLC, I was a Lead Attorney at the Safeco Seattle Legal Department where I was staff counsel from 2001–2008. At Safeco, I defended a wide variety of claims, including wrongful death, professional negligence, products liability, admiralty, underinsured/uninsured motorist claims and cases where a reservation of rights had been issued to the client by its insurance company. I have also practiced as a commercial litigator with Riddell Williams and Williams Kastner.. With my broad range of experience, I am able to quickly analyze the matter at hand and work with our client to develop and implement an effective litgation strategy, regardless of the size of the matter. I am dedicated to zealously advocating on behalf of our clients, while striving to to treat the courts, its staff, opposing counsel and their staff respectfully and professionally.. I enjoy cooking, eating, entertaining, travel, photography, reading, hiking, and, last, but not least, hanging with our two pooches.
I would be pleased to take time to understand your legal issues, and explain how I may be able to help pursue your claims effectively. No case is too big or too small, and it would be an honor to advocate on your behalf. I will take the time to explain the process and listen to you so we are on the same page at all times. I will push my hardest to help you!
Mike is a Seattle native and graduated from Franklin High School. He attended Yale College and graduated magna cum laude in History. At Yale, Mike won a fellowship from the Yale-China Association, allowing him to spend two years studying Chinese and teaching in China. After returning from China, Mike attended the University of Washington School of Law where he was the President of the Moot Court Honor Board. Following law school, Mike became a third-generation trial lawyer. Both his father and grandfather were Seattle lawyers. Mike has had a successful career to date including numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts for injured clients. Mike has received many accolades for his work, including: named one of the top 40 personal injury attorneys, and one of the top 100 attorneys overall, in the State of Washington by Washington Law & Politics; inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); invited to join the Damage Attorney's Round Table (DART); and named Mentor of the Year by the Young Lawyers Division of the WSBA. Since his days in China, Mike has continued his teaching career as a trial advocacy instructor at the UW Law School and regularly teaches at legal seminars. In 2012, he received one of the highest awards given by the UW School of Law, the Service Recognition Award. Mike has been an active member of his community as well. The following are just an example of his numerous community activities: King County Bar Association Judicial Selection Committee, 2002-Present (Chair 2008-2009); Executive Committee of the Litigation Section of the WSBA, 2008-2011; University of Washington School of Law Foundation Board, 2012-Present. Mike is also a devoted husband and father of three young children- Ava, Lydia, and Chaney. In his almost non-existent free time, Mike can be seen running marathons including Seattle (2x), New York (2x), Big Sur, Skagit Valley Flats, and Malibu.
Evan is a savvy and effective trial lawyer that consistently obtains excellent results for his clients. Mr. Bariault’s practice includes personal injury, consumer protection, premises liability, wrongful death, serious car and motorcycle accidents, class action and employment litigation.. Although he grew up in Seattle, Evan has lived in Asia, Central and South America. He utilizes his diverse background to help understand unique client needs and develop creative, positive solutions. His forward looking, detailed and efficient approach has helped secure favorable outcomes at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts.. Evan has been named a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star seven years in a row (2014-2020), a distinction limited to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Washington. His commitment to success is unwavering and his ability to out think and outperform his opponents has led to the representation of a number of high profile clients with exceptional results.
I am a passionate and experienced plaintiff's trial lawyer. I went to law school to fulfill my strong desire to advocate for people's received my law degree from Seattle University School of Law and am a member of Washington State Bar Association and Washington State Association for Justice. I represent injured victims in personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance coverage disputes.. I work diligently to achieve justice for each and every client.
Dan Fiorito is a former deputy prosecutor. He has extensive experience in jury trials, appeals, and pretrial litigation techniques. For more information, visit or call. All initial consultations are free. Call today.
I enjoy helping clients in immigration, personal injury and estate planning matters.. My immigration practice focuses on family immigration, naturalization, asylum and consular issues.. In personal injury part of my practice, I help clients who were injured in the motor vehicle accidents to receive a fair compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.. Having lived in different countries and different states in the United States, the best part of my practice is meeting and helping clients from diversity of countries and backgrounds.. Prior to founding Law Offices of Anna R. Tseytlin, PLLC, I have been practicing with Mueller & Associates, Inc., P.S. since my graduation from Seattle University School of Law in Seattle, Washington.. In May of 2008 I graduated from University of Washington LL.M. tax program, where I focused my studies on business, estate planning and tax law.