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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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Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
ERIC C. AWERKAMP received his B.A., summa cum laude, in Accounting from Arizona State University in 1986. He received his J.D. from J. Rueben Clark Law School in 1989 and was a member of law review.. Upon graduation, Mr. Awerkamp joined the law firm of Beus, Gilbert & Morrill as a litigation associate. In 1993, he joined the law firm of Brown, Arenofsky, Squire & Sacco and practiced in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury.. In 1997, he opened his own practice and continues his practice in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury. He is a certified specialist in workers’ compensation and a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association. He is the past co-chair of the workers’ compensation section of the State Bar of Arizona.. He has successfully represented over a thousand injured persons in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims.
Mr. Sparks practices in many areas of civil litigation, but focuses his practice on business litigation, construction litigation (including cases before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors) and plaintiff’s personal injury. Mr. Sparks is a member of the Construction Law Section of the Arizona State Bar as well as a former member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.
I am a board certified specialist in personal injury and wrongful death litigation and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. My practice is limited to these types of cases with an emphasis on medical malpractice claims. My partnner Bill and I formed Sandweg & Ager in 2006. Our team consists of a full-time nurse consultant, a paralegal, two legal assistants and a physician who is "of counsel" to the firm. My clients always have direct access to me whenever they want. I have helped many people and have successfully tried many cases.
I attended Cal Poly Pomona and La Verne Law School. I have lived and worked in the San Gabriel Valley all my life. I am interested in continting to be serve the community that has served me. Call me anytime to discuss your legal matter.. Trust only a lawyer from your local area.
Schauman & Hubins is dedicated to helping people who have suffered severe or catastrophic injuries, or that have been harassed or discriminated against in the workplace. We have represented clients across the state recover money for medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of wages due to the negligence of others. We also enjoy helping people who suffer severe emotional distress due to workplace harassment or violence, including pregnancy, sex, race, and disability discrimination.