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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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Mr. McKenna has been practicing as a personal injury trial lawyer for nearly 25 years.. He has successfully tried several multi-million dollar cases to verdict in Michigan and Utah. Mr. McKenna aggressively pursues the interests of all his clients and will only settle claims when he and his clients are satisfied with the result. Mr. McKenna is involved with large No-Fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claims, some going back to the 1970's. He also represents clients who have suffered serious personal injuries from accidents, falls, and other peoples negligence. He has been actively involved with the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) and the American Association for Justice(AAJ). He has successfully argued appeals for his clients in the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court. He is admitted in the Federal Eastern District for Michigan and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cinncinati, Ohio. He has also argued succesfully for his clients in the Federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Johnson R. Franso is a co-founder and the Managing Partner of Hirmiz, Franso and Associates PLLC.. Throughout his legal career with Hirmiz, Franso and Associates PLLC, Attorney Johnson R. Franso has personally handed a variety of legal disputes. The types of legal matters that he has worked on over the years have ranged from:. w Personal Injury. w Criminal Law. w Speeding Tickets. w Immigration Law. w Traffic Tickets. w Worker’s Compensation. w Social Security Disability/SSI. w DUI & DWI. w Family Law. w Intellectual Property. w Landlord Tenant. w Business Law. w Domestic Violence. Mr. Franso has appeared in district courts, circuit courts, unemployment hearing rooms, and workers compensation hearing rooms throughout Metro Detroit. His peers and opponents have recognized Mr. Franso as a highly knowledgeable and effective legal litigator.. Mr. Franso takes his responsibility to the legal profession seriously and dedicates his time and effort to providing quality and competent legal representation to his clients. His passion and enthusiasm for the law brings unparalleled opportunities for clients in need of representation to work with an excellent attorney who is familiar with the law and how it is applied in the courtroom.. His practice philosophy is guided by a high degree of personal and professional integrity. Advocacy for his clients in the pursuit of justice is consistently delivered in a resourceful, skilled and cost effective manner.. Mr. Franso stays in touch with many of his clients after the representation has ended and is gratified to see them in a better place than they were when he originally met them. He takes great pride in helping his clients through difficult situations. Mr. Franso speaks Assyrian Neo-Aramaic and Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, and has the distinction to be among very few multilingual lawyers in the Metro Detroit area.. Education. w University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2012. w University of Detroit Mercy, Masters of Intelligence Analysis Candidate. w Wayne State University, Bachelors of Arts and Science in Marketing, 2009. Bar & Court Admissions. w State Bar of Michigan, 2014
Krall Law Offices is a trusted legal firm that proudly serves the Metro Detroit area. We specialize in personal injury: slip and falls, car accidents, dog bites, birth trauma, premises liability, negligence, etc. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys are committed to delivering compassionate, effective, and affordable legal representation to individuals and families.. We are here to protect your rights, fight your battles, and ensure that you receive the justice and compensation that you deserve.
Mr. Hakim is the founder of Hakim & Toma, P.C. and a litigator at heart. Whether he’s earning a million dollar judgment or working pro bono to protect the rights of an impoverished defendant, he is determined, dedicated, and relentless in the pursuit of justice for his clients. Mr. Hakim has extensive experience in automobile accidents, dog bites, slip-and-fall cases and many other areas of personal injury law. Mr. Hakim attended Cooley law School, where he earned his law degree as a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2002. Mr. Hakim has devoted his life to defending the rights of seriously injured citizens in Michigan.
Mr. Toma has been a partner at Hakim, Toma & Yaldoo, PC since 2010. He attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence. Mr. Toma was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2004 and the Arizona Bar in 2005. Mr. Toma excels in matters that require diligence, resolve, and compassion. Tempered by his pragmatism and attention to detail, Mr. Toma is relentless in his efforts to obtain maximum recovery for his clients.
Licensed to practice law in Michigan’s state and Federal Courts, Ruhul focuses his practice on litigating cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, premises and automobile liability matters.. When Ruhul accepts a case, he is driven by the realization that the client has invested a huge responsibility in us. It is the effort he expends to fulfill this responsibility that brings results for his clients. Preparation is everything, and Ruhul takes whatever time is necessary — day or night — to advance his client’s cause. This is the cost of winning.. Throughout his career, Ruhul has fought against some of the world’s largest corporations to ensure his clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Ruhul’s success is recognized by his peers and represented by his numerous awards and designations.. The courtroom successes Ruhul has achieved for his clients have given him an enormous amount of leverage at the negotiation table. Ruhul represents severely injured people, and he is determined to achieve the highest possible settlements for his clients. He knows that only focused trial preparation and a pressing concern for the client’s needs will accomplish this goal.. Working exclusively on behalf of the injured, Ruhul handles a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death cases including automobile accident, premises liability, dramshop, and federal tort claim, throughout the State of Michigan. Due to his extensive experience in the field of law, he has recovered significant settlements for his clients. Staying up-to-date on the ever-evolving laws protecting injury victims and their families, Ruhul is an active member of the American Bar Association, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, and Michigan Association of Justice. Ruhul’s talent, hard work, and high ethical standards have been recognized among his peers. He has been selected by Super Lawyers "Rising Star" (distinction given to less than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state). Ruhul is available to his clients 24 hours a day to ensure they receive individual attention during this difficult time.. Bar Admissions:. Professional Associations and Memberships:
Please go to my website at and look at the "REAL PEOPLE REAL RESULTS" tab. This is the best source of information about personal injury cases I've handled.. I have represented seriously injured people for more than 35 years and litigated many cases. I also have been a mediator for more than 20 years. This combination of experience is important because many cases are resolved through mediation during litigation. My mediation website can be viewed at. I attended the University of Michigan for undergraduate studies and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. I have received continuing legal education from various sources including The Michigan Bar Association, The Michigan Institute of Continuing Education and Harvard University.. Feel free to call me direct at if you want to discuss your case for free. Your call will be returned promptly.. Thank you and all the best,. Larry. Lawrence J. Day. Attorney. Licensed in the State of Michigan
My practice has been limited to representing injured persons and consumers in the State of Michigan since 1991. I've been defending my clients from Insurance companies and large Corporations for the past 30 years. During that 30 years I have been an active member of the Michigan Association of Justice whose goal is to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in Michigan’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests. Additionally, I have been a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates joining NACA's efforts to promote a fair and open marketplace that protects the rights of consumers, particularly those of modest means.. We use a full array of available personal injury laws and consumer protection statutes to the advantage of our clients which has enabled us to recover millions of dollars for our clients who have been victimized by Insurance companies and other corporate bullies.. We are networked with attorneys across the nation who have similar goals to our own. By sharing resources and working together through electronic list serves we have greatly enhanced the quality of our legal representation to our clients who have many different needs.
Aaron Martinez is a multi-talented lawyer with a vast array of experience. He has more than 10 years of experience in providing high-quality legal and legislative services, political consulting, and media strategy services.. Mr. Martinez was admitted to the bar in 2022 after having served as a paralegal and law clerk with the Nichols Law Firm since 2016. In that capacity, he has worked hands-on with the firm’s litigation practice throughout the state of Michigan. Along with Mike Nichols, Mr. Martinez is the co-author of the Michigan Bar Journal article entitled “Driving Legally in a World of Recreational Marijuana.”. Mr. Martinez has crafted legal strategies which have resulted in dismissal of charges, and works directly with the firm’s criminal defense trial team. His trial experience has taken him throughout the state of Michigan, earning acquittals or dismissals in most of the trials he’s been a part of. Mr. Martinez knows that hard work, research, and preparation are the keys to serving his clients well. Elected officials, professional athletes, and other high-profile individuals have benefitted from Mr. Martinez’s tenacious advocacy - and he is ready to work for you.
I graduated from the University of Michigan in 1996 as a Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and Communications. While at U-M, I was a member of the Women’s Varsity Softball Team and repeatedly achieved Academic All-Big Ten Honors. Thereafter, I attended Wayne State University Law School, where I graduated with Honors and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Coif, upon my graduation in 1998. While a law student, I was both an Oralist and a Brief Writer on the Moot Court Team. Upon graduation from Law School, I practiced in the field of business litigation at Butzel Long for three years, representing a diverse population of small proprietors as well as members of large corporations. In 2003, I joined the Firm of LaKritz Law, where I have concentrated my practice primarily in First and Third Party automobile No Fault litigation and in the the areas of premises law liability, dog bite litigation, and liquor liability litigation. I have extensive experience in Appellate practice and Federal civil litigation. I have been instrumental in allowing the Firm to achieve success in some of its largest settlements and Trial Verdicts. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona and the State of Michigan. I am a member of the Michigan Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, The Oakland County Bar Association and The Federal Bar Association. Also, I have been a member of Inns of Court (of the Oakland County Bar Association), a body of attorneys and Judges who regularly meet to discuss topical legal issues, and ways in which to improve legal services for clients.. Please e-mail me at or call me at.
Michael Zavier attended Michigan State University, attending the Eli Broad School of Business with a major in General Business Administration. He earned his J.D. at the Wayne State University Law School in 2012. While in law school he served as member of the governing council for State Bar of Michigan, Student Section. He was also a Governor of the Student Board of Governors for 3 years. Mr. Zavier gained extensive experience as a sole practitioner in Detroit, before joining Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C. Prior to graduation, Mr. Zavier was a law clerk for multiple attorneys, including Joel Sklar, Noah Hurwitz, and Denise Alter, gaining experience and knowledge on first and third party auto claims, premises and general liability matters, personal injuries, civil rights and police misconduct, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and family law. He also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Richard B. Halloran, of the Wayne County Circuit bench. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Zavier worked as Legislative Aide in the Michigan State Senate for Senator Dennis Olshove. He gained valuable experience participating throughout the full legislative process, as well expanding his respect and attaining a passionate view on community from controlling, planning, and directing all constituent cases. Mr. Zavier was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in November 2012, and is licensed to practice in Michigan State and Federal Courts.
John N. Elliott brings to your case expertice and years of experience as a trial attorney; practicing all across the state, from local District and Circuit Courts to the Michigan State Appellate Courts and Federal Courts. Mr. Elliott has the knowledge, skill, and courtroom experience to get the results you demand. If you need serious legal representation you cannot afford to settle for less.