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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

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. 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.


16278 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

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+1 (844) 643-6838
Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers

Zachary Clayton is a personal injury attorney who truly cares about getting justice for people who have been hurt. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Zachary understands the community and the challenges his clients face. Before becoming a lawyer, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Iraqi Freedom — an experience that shaped his strong work ethic and dedication to service.. After his military service, Zachary earned his degree and law degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He decided to focus on personal injury law because he wanted to help everyday people stand up to big insurance companies and powerful corporations.. At Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers, Zachary works hard to make sure his clients get the compensation they deserve. Whether it’s a car accident, truck crash, slip and fall, or other serious injury, he’s there to guide clients through every step of the process — with compassion, clear communication, and relentless advocacy.. Zachary’s approach is simple: treat every client like family and fight to “Under Promise, Over Deliver, Out Perform.” When he’s not in the office, you might find him cheering for the Vegas Golden Knights or exploring the local food scene.. If you want a lawyer who listens, cares, and fights for you, Zachary Clayton is ready to help.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Eglet Prince

Danielle has been practicing law since 2009. After working in general liability defense for a year, she joined the firm and has been passionately representing plaintiffs ever since. She works with partners Tracy Eglet and Dennis Prince on Eglet Prince’s injury team on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and unfair claims practices. Danielle assists partners in trial and preparing cases for trial, primarily in analyzing cases, developing litigation strategy, and researching and writing motions, oppositions, replies, and other litigation briefs. Danielle’s focus on legal writing has earned her a strong reputation in the Nevada legal community for this skill.. Danielle earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and a Juris Doctor Degree at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law. During her time in law school, she was a member of the Nevada Law Journal and participated in the Innocence Clinic for 2 years, where she studied and worked on wrongful convictions. She also completed externships for the Honorable David T. Wall (Ret.), the Clark County District Attorney, and the Clark County Public Defender.. Danielle is a member of the Nevada Justice Association, Howard D. McKibben American Inn of Court, Clark County Bar Association, State Bar of Nevada and the American Bar Association. She has been admitted to practice law in the State of Nevada and the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada since 2009. Danielle has also earned the distinction of being one of the Best Up and Coming Attorneys as well as being honored as one of Nevada’s Top Attorneys by Nevada Business Magazine’s Legal Elite, 2015.. Danielle is also an active volunteer in the Las Vegas legal community. From 2009 to 2015, she represented children pro bono as an attorney for the Children’s Attorney Project at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, where she advocated the interests of abused and neglected children in foster care and who are wards of the State. She is presently co-authoring on a new chapter on Evidence for the upcoming edition of the Nevada Civil Practice Manual. Danielle has also written several published articles on different issues in personal injury litigation, and teaches CLE courses on legal writing. In her spare time, Danielle is an avid reader and enjoys writing and traveling.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89104
Firm: Hutchings Law Group

Mark H. Hutchings is a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas and the William S. Boyd School of Law. This fourth generation Nevadan earned his Juris Doctorate in 2012. Mark had an exemplary record in law school, working as a research assistant for the UNLV Law Library, serving as Notes Editor for the UNLV Gaming Law Journal, and completing an externship with the Honorable Abbi Silver in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department XV. Upon entering practice, Mark cut his teeth at a large, national law firm where he handled various litigation related matters.. Mark is a member of the Nevada State Bar and handles matters in both State and Federal Court. He works in the areas of civil litigation and administrative law, handling commercial disputes, health law matters, property disputes, and personal injury disputes.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89145
Firm: Alessi Law, PLLC

Alessi Law is a law firm run by a single attorney, Melissa Alessi. There are many benefits to having a sole practitioner as your legal representative. Ms. Alessi is highly educated and experienced, and is dedicated to providing quality representation at reasonable rates. Alessi Law delivers personal and individualized attention to you and your case, as opposed to a less personal team-based representation. Alessi Law will listen to your concerns and deliver the support you need with compasion, professionalism and expertise.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
+1 (855) 938-5997
Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Law Offices of Steven M. Burris

As the founder of the Law Offices of Steven M. Burris, Las Vegas attorney Steven M. Burris offers counsel to injury victims. For more than three decades, he has been practicing as a lawyer. Las Vegas Life has recognized Mr. Burris as one of their Top 5 Lawyers. He was selected for inclusion in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 editions of Mountain States Super Lawyers®. Attorney Burris’ peers have recognized him with the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. He is an honors graduate of the University of California Law School. To learn more, please contact his firm today.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89147
Firm: Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: D.R. Patti & Associates

MARIA LOVENTIME U. ESTANISLAO has been a Nevada licensed attorney since 2002 and has extensive experience in litigating various types of civil cases, from civil rights and personal injury cases to family law/divorce, commercial and business litigation. She received her first taste of the legal field working as a paralegal while obtaining dual Bachelors degrees in Political Science and International Development Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her passion was in advocacy for victims—whether victims of car accidents, police misconduct, other government misconduct, or breach of contract—and she represented her clients with zeal.. She first honed her advocacy skills by successfully competing against other law schools in a number of moot court competitions while attending the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa. After graduating cum laude, she relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, and represented those victims of car accidents and civil rights violations both at the district court level and on appeal including before the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has represented individuals, including doctors and dentists whose licenses were allegedly wrongfully suspended or revoked and those wrongfully injured by police misconduct. Her practice has always remained diverse, as she also represented business interests in litigation and in family law, divorce and custody matters. Her experience, skill, and passion translate to results for her clients, as she has obtained million-dollar settlements for her clients.. To better serve her clients in pursuit of justice through the courts, Maria continues to sharpen her trial skills through in-depth, on-location seminars with giants in the legal field. She first earned an Advocate certificate from the acclaimed National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA). She then returned to earn a Master Advocate certificate. Most recently, Maria graduated from the selective  Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College, where she had the joy and unique opportunity to learn from one of the best trial attorneys in the nation. Maria has earned the distinction of being the only attorney in Las Vegas who has graduated from both NITA programs and the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College.. Maria is licensed to practice in all courts of the State of Nevada, the U.S. District Court for the State of Nevada, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89146
Firm: Hicks & Brasier, PLLC.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89104
Firm: Neeman & Mills, PLLC

Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, and Family Law Attorney Jeffrey Neeman, Esq. has been practicing law in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2000.  In 2001, Mr. Neeman along with his partner Jason Mills, Esq. founded the Neeman & Mills law firm.. Jeffrey Neeman was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. As a good Jewish boy from Brooklyn, he was destined to become a doctor or a lawyer. After much self-reflection and realization of his passion to argue (and being slightly stubborn), Jeffrey set his sights on law school. However, the path to become a lawyer would begin a journey that saw him travel the world and realize his other passion - world travel. Jeffrey moved from Brooklyn, NY to Denver, Colorado, to attend the University of Denver as a political science major.  After 2 years, Jeffrey transferred to the University of Arizona, where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree. Jeffrey then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. While pursuing his law degree, Jeffrey joined the law school’s many Appellate competitions and teams, winning several advocacy awards. In 1999, Jeffrey earned a Juris Doctorate law degree and became licensed to practice law in the State of California. Afterward, Jeffrey moved to Las Vegas to pursue his legal career. In 2000, Jeffrey obtained his license to practice law in Nevada and began his professional legal career.. Jeffrey began his employment at the prestigious Lionel, Sawyer & Collins law firm. Thereafter, he worked for a short time with Glen J. Lerner and Associates. Afterward, Jeffrey joined with Jason Mills to form the Neeman & Mills law firm. From the start, Jeffrey advocated for the rights of the injured, representing them in all facets of their personal injury case. However, he also began representing clients in family law matters, such as divorce, and child custody. Since that time, Jeffrey has handled many personal injury and family law cases and has developed a reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients.. Jeffrey is in a committed relationship and enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and their two dogs – Kyla (the sweetest golden retriever that ever lived) and Jessie (a very energetic Australian Shepard).  Recreationally, Jeffrey enjoys world travel, working out and spending time with his family.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89135
Firm: Prince Law Group, LLC

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Location: Las Vegas 89147
Firm: Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys

Attorney Brett Harris grew up in Las Vegas and moved to New York to get her Bachelor’s degree in English from New York University.  After undergraduate school, Brett returned home to Las Vegas to attend the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.. During law school, Brett was President of the Student Bar Association and an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.  Brett externed at the American Civil Liberties Union, completed a clerkship at the Clark County Public Defender’s office, and represented juvenile delinquent clients in the law school’s Juvenile Justice Clinic.  Upon graduation, Brett received a Dean’s Award for her contributions to the law school.. Brett is admitted to the State Bar of Nevada, United States District Court for the District of Nevada, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  She has practiced law in the areas of negligence, medical malpractice, civil rights, and criminal defense. She currently practices exclusively in the area of Plaintiff’s personal injury at Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys.  In her free time, Brett enjoys working out, cooking, and binge watching Netflix.

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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Las Vegas

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Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Weiss & Christensen

Paul Weiss is a founding member of Weiss & Christensen and a long-time resident of Las Vegas. During high school and college, Paul served as a medic in the Arizona, Pennsylvania and New York Army National Guards. Paul graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude, with a BA in English. Paul then attended Vanderbilt School of Law, earning his JD and serving as an associate editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review. Paul began practicing law in Mississippi at a large regional firm before moving to Las Vegas to start a personal injury law firm with his cousin.. Paul limits his practice to personal injury, where he has secured tens of millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89104

Ryan attended Brigham Young University where he obtained his B.S. in Political Science in 2004. He then went on to J. Reuben Clark School of Law at Brigham Young University where he achieved his J.D. in 2008. He was admitted to State Bar of Nevada in 2008. Ryan is admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Ryan has worked for Christensen Law Offices since graduating from law school. Ryan has tried and resolved numerous cases totaling millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.. While in law school, Ryan took first place in the BYU Trial Advocacy Tournament and was recognized by the Utah State Bar Litigation Section for his trial advocacy abilities. Ryan was also active on the BYU Moot Court team winning several awards, including a second place finish at the George Washington University Religious Freedom Moot Court Competition where he argued in front of 9th Circuit Court of Appeal Justice O'Scannlain, Diarmuid Fionntain, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Justice Jeffrey Sutton, and Kevin "Seamus" Hasson, Founder and Chairman of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89118
Firm: Peters and Associates, LLP.

You’ll be happy to know that Peters and Associates is a full-service law firm.  Experienced attorneys specialize in one thing: Customer Service. Our attorneys are consistently named among the best lawyers in Las Vegas*.. In most personal injury (car accident) cases, any attorney can get a result.  At Peters and Associates, we get great results and our clients get paid quickly.  In addition, our dedication to customer service is constantly recognized by external rating organizations and most P and A clients would be happy sending their friends and family to our firm for help with their cases.  In fact, nearly a third of our clients heard about our law firm from someone they knew that used us and was very happy with their results.

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Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Smith Carbajal

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Location: Las Vegas 89128
Firm: The Nwogbe Law Group, PLLC

Contact me 24/7 to set up a free case evaluation and lets work together to get you PAID what you deserve. As a lifelong resident of the Las Vegas valley, I am invested in the success and well being of the individuals that make up this wonderful community.  When you hire me as your attorney, you will not be treated as just another number or file; you become my number one priority.  As a former insurance defense attorney, I take pride in knowing that I possess the skills necessary to ensure that my clients can confidently rely upon me to help them avoid the bullying, low-balling tactics of  insurance mega-companies.  I am a born winner and I will battle relentlessly on your behalf.. I treat every case with the same level of care, diligence, compassion and dedication no matter how big or small.  I will provide nothing less than my very best effort, knowledge, skill and aggressiveness to work toward obtaining a favorable outcome in your case.

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Location: Las Vegas 89146
Firm: Kang & Associates

Attorney Kyle R. Tatum chose a career practicing law due to his close ties to the Hispanic community and his awareness at the disservice and injustice that was taking place to the immigrant population in the United States. Kyle wanted to make sure that citizens and non-citizens alike were treated with fairness and respect in the workplace and given an opportunity to see the best of what our country has to offer.. Kyle’s interests are in the fields of immigration, employment law and personal injury.. Kyle is affiliated and volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America and has been a Troop Leader for both English and Spanish scout troops in two states since 2007. Kyle currently volunteers as a merit badge counselor and accompanies troops as needed on activities.. Kyle is a Member of the Latino Bar Association.. Brigham Young University – BA History. University of Arkansas Little Rock – JD. Kyle was awarded scholarships for academic achievement throughout his law school career.. During law school he was accepted into various limited entry programs that focused on international law. Kyle participated in an international business law program which focused on trade in the European Union and international litigation in the summer of 2011 in Rome, Italy.. In the summer of 2012, Kyle completed another international law program in Guanajuato Mexico which focused on international trade agreements, the Hague convention, and international contract law. Upon completion of the program he applied for and was accepted to an internship with the President of the State Supreme Court of Guanajuato. While there he assisted both judges and attorneys with an understanding of American criminal procedure while they transferred their criminal trial process from a written brief, to oral trial process, similar to US criminal procedure.. During his final year of law school Kyle was accepted into a competitive internship with the Honorable Judge D. Price Marshall of the Eighth Circuit District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.. Kyle also won an award for best oral argument in his trial advocacy class.. Fluent in Spanish. State of Nevada

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89117
Firm: Bertoldo Carter Smith & Cullen

Brett A. Carter is a skilled Las Vegas personal injury lawyer and a partner at Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen. A longtime advocate for the injured and victims of negligence, Brett brings a passion for medicine to his practice of law. He is extensively knowledgeable about the best medical providers in the area, as well as the various treatments for each type of injury. More than this, he understands the many, far-reaching effects a serious injury has on a person’s life and, because of this, he is committed to providing each and every client with the care, compassion, and attention they deserve.Brett has secured millions of dollars for his clients over the course of his legal career, including several multimillion-dollar results. He has earned numerous awards and honors, including being named among the Top Attorneys in the Mountain States, receiving several readers’ choice awards from local publications, and earning the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, among many other accolades.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89107
Firm: Cloward Hicks & Brasier

Alison is a native Las Vegan who has spent most of her career fighting for the rights of injured people.. Immediately after law school, Alison worked for one of Nevada's largest insurance defense firms.  With that experience, she was able learn how insurance companies work and the tactics that are often employed to increase insurance company profits and decrease the recovery of injured people.  Alison knew that she needed to protect the rights of injured people and help them receive the compensation they deserve.. Alison's career is dedicated to helping protect the rights of victims.  She also volunteers her time to give a voice to children in foster care by volunteering with CASA (Court Appointed Special Adocates) of Las Vegas.. Alison loves spending her free time with her husband cheering for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team, training for and running half-marathons, and traveling.

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