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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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Christopher Canterbury has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He focuses on torts and commercial litigation and is licensed to practice in Alaska and Washington. Prior to joining Kelley & Canterbury LLC in 2000, Chris clerked for U.S. District Court Judge James Singleton.. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College in central New York and his Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law in New York City.. Chris is a member of the Valley Bar Association, Alaska Bar Association, and Alaska Association for Justice (formerly The Alaska Association of Trial Lawyers).. Chris is passionate not only about practicing law but also connecting with and improving the Alaska community. Chris is a past board member for FOCUS, Inc., which serves children with special needs in the Chugiak / Eagle River community. He has also volunteered for both the Anchorage and Mat-Su Youth Court programs. In addition, he volunteers his time on the board of the Mustang Hockey Association, coaching baseball for Knik Little League and hockey for the Mustang Hockey Association.. When not working, Chris enjoys playing hockey, working on the family’s log cabin home in Eagle River, and spending time with his wife, Michaela, and their kids.
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James is a skilled trial lawyer who handles only serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. James has tried numerous cases to verdict and worked tirelessly to recover millions of dollars for his clients. He handles a wide variety of cases throughout the State of Georgia, including automobile wrecks, trucking/tractor-trailer wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, bicycle wrecks, premises liability, slip/trip and falls, negligent security, apartment shootings/assaults, defective/dangerous products, wrongful death, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries.. As a result of his success, James has been recognized as one of Georgia’s best lawyers by numerous publications and was named to the Georgia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list in both 2012 and 2013. Notably, only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia are selected for this honor. In addition, Georgia Trend Magazine selected James as one of Georgia’s 2013 “Legal Elite.”. Before co-founding Glass & Robson, James honed his skills as an associate with some of Georgia’s best trial attorneys. Prior to dedicating himself to representing only plaintiffs, James worked for one of Georgia’s largest insurance defense firms defending personal injury and wrongful death cases. His prior experience representing insurance companies and their clients provides him a unique insight into how they evaluate and defend cases. James now uses that experience to his clients’ advantage to maximize their recoveries.. James was born and raised in Georgia and attended college at the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a double major and in the Honors Program. He graduated from UGA magna cum laude, with honors with dual degrees in History and Political Science. Following college, James attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia where he was a member of the Mercer Law Review and Moot Court Board. During law school, he interned with the Honorable C. Ashley Royal of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor.. As a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, James is admitted to practice in all Georgia State and Superior Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is also an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association where he serves as co-chair of the Education Committee.. James and his wife Kate met at the University of Georgia and reside at their home in Buckhead.
Mr. Morrison manages an award-winning legal team focused on injuries and accidents in the greater Atlanta area. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell and has been described as one of the best accident attorneys in Georgia.
Attorney Bailey spent the past few years working as the Senior Associate Attorney for a high volume personal injury practice. In 2013, Attorney Bailey set a record in Georgia by settling 872 personal injury cases for his clients. Attorney Bailey has negotiated settlements resulting in over $10.5 Million dollars.. Attorney Bailey grew up in Northeast Ohio, but has spent much of his adult life in the Atlanta area. He is excited to be back in the area and to call Kennesaw, GA his new home. You can reach Attorney Bailey by phone at (470) 222-U-WIN, or by email at
Practicing law since 1990. Tried hundreds of cases to verdict. Exceptional win-loss record in trial and on appeal. Lead counsel on some of Hawaii's most important cases involving negligence and wrongful death, Native Hawaiian rights, commercial disputes, high-value civil and personal injury litigation, medical marijuana and the defense of murder, manslaughter and negligent homicide charges. Won numerous published opinions from Hawaii Supreme court. Named to superlawyers as being in top 5% of Hawaii lawyers. Named to top 100 attorneys in America (2017). Prolific committment to public interest cases including environmental law and access to public records. Part time judge.
Mahalo for visiting the AVVO profile page for Hawaii attorney, Jeffrey Foster. Jeff proudly represents clients in a wide variety of insurance disputes and personal injury matters, including: auto accidents, wrongful death, slip/trip and fall, recreational accidents, class action and products liability cases. In addition to his personal injury practice, Jeff represents select clients in real estate transactions and litigation.
Louis P. Mendonca, Attorney at Law, has been successfully representing accident victims and their families in personal injury litigation in Hilo and throughout the Big Island since 1992. Mr. Mendonca understands that accidents are traumatic events with serious emotional, physical and financial consequences. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence or wrongful act of another person, you need an experienced and dedicated attorney to protect your rights, guide you through the litigation process, and fight for the compensation you are entitled to.. Louis P. Mendonca provides experienced and effective representation in all areas of Hawaii personal injury and wrongful death litigation, including:
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Amy Lawson Woodward is an associate at the Law Office of William H. Lawson, concentrating her practice in the area of plaintiffs personal injury litigation. Prior to joining her father’s firm in 2016, Ms. Woodward practiced law at Carlsmith Ball LLP, in the firm’s Honolulu office. At Carlsmith Ball, Ms. Woodward’s practice focused predominantly on litigating commercial disputes, however, she was also part of a team of lawyers that defended one of the firm’s largest national clients in personal injury matters. This personal injury defense experience inspired Ms. Woodward to join her father’s practice, and to litigate on behalf of plaintiffs who have suffered life-altering injuries.. Before practicing law at Carlsmith Ball, Ms. Woodward also externed at the Hawaii Supreme Court, the United States District Court in San Diego and the United States Circuit Court, Ninth Circuit. Ms. Woodward received her J.D. degree magna cum laude and Order of the Coif from the University of San Diego School of law, where she was in the top 2% of her class. While in law school, Ms. Woodward was a member of the University of San Diego Law Review. She received numerous scholastic awards including CALI Excellence for the Future Awards (awarded to the highest grade) in her Contracts, Constitutional Law I, Professional Responsibility, Corporations, and Conflicts of Law courses.