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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.


16167 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Hapuarachy

Shane’s approach to litigation mirrors his approach to life: success comes through thinking strategically, working hard and a willingness to take risks. He is a fierce competitor, in and outside of the courtroom. In short – Shane loves to win. He most recently won a $2,000,000 verdict in a Civil Rights/Section 1983 case involving a claim of excessive force against the LAPD regarding a fatal shooting. He also recently negotiated a mid-seven figure settlement for a negligence case involving a pedestrian hit by a slow-moving vehicle. Shane attained his law degree from Loyola Law School and is admitted to practice law in the state of California. Prior to joining Cheong, Denove, Rowell and Bennett in June 2014, Shane spent four years as an associate in the litigation group at Winston & Strawn, LLP.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90064
Firm: Katchko, Vitiello & Karikomi

The primary focus of Mr. Karikomi’s practice is litigation where he has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of subject matters, including personal injury, employment law, insurance coverage, general business, and contract based disputes.. From filing to resolution, Mr. Karikomi’s persuasive writing and oral argument skills ensure that his clients are well represented. Whether he is successfully negotiating insurance claims, passionately advocating for an injured victim, or litigating employment cases against major corporations, Mr. Karikomi’s abilities to value a case and assess its fine points have proven to be an asset to the firm and its clients. Mr. Karikomi has a wealth of experience in all facets of litigation and successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal in a landmark appellate case which set precedent that benefits his injured clients. See Drexler v. Petersen (2016) 4 Cal. App. 5th 1181.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Karikomi attended Boston University where he graduated with honors and received a Bachelor’s degree in English, while minoring in Political Science. He completed his Juris Doctorate degree at the Pepperdine University School of Law. Mr. Karikomi acquired certification from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution where he focused on negotiation theory and practice, mediation theory and practice, and arbitration. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the state of California.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90010
Firm: Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers

I am a trial lawyer and manage the litigation department at Sepulveda Sanchez Law, PC., where I represents various individuals throughout California who have been catastrophically injured by the wrongful and negligent acts of others.. I earned my undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara in 2009, where I majored in Law and Society, and double minored in Music and Spanish. While attending UCSB, I was very active in the community. I played in a non-profit community-based Mariachi, worked for a non-profit organization that focused on helping children with learnings disabilities succeed in elementary school, and interned for the Santa Barbara Public Defender’s office.. I then obtained my Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 2016, where I completed the Civil Litigation and Advocacy Concentration with honors. While in law school, I served as Vice President for La Raza de Loyola, volunteered as a mentor and coordinator for Loyola’s Young Lawyers program, and competed in the the 21st Annual Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition. I was then awarded a fellowship with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to Dodgers games, traveling, and exploring new restaurants and places I've never been. I also serve on the executive board for the Mexican American Bar Associate of Los Angeles and have been a board member since 2017.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90045
Firm: Bordin Martorell LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90025
Firm: Panish Shea & Boyle LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: Law Offices Of Jonathan Ebrahimian

Over 9 years of practice with a 99% success rate!  Call us at for a free consultation now!

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90028
Firm: The Law Office of Hakimi & Shahriari

Anoush Hakimi, Esq. is one of the founding partners of the firm. Mr. Hakimi is a seasoned lawyer with over thirteen years of experience. Mr. Hakimi has worked in the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country.. Mr. Hakimi is admitted to practice law in California, New York and Washington D.C. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCLA in 2000 with a degree in Political Science, and from the UCLA School of Law in 2003.. Mr. Hakimi has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Los Angeles Business Journal, the Daily Journal, National Public Radio and other national publications.. A large part of Mr. Hakimi's practice is advising professional athletes, in particular, retired NFL players in connection with the NFL Concussion Settlement. In addition to thousands of hours consulting clients regarding the NFL Concussion Settlement, Mr. Hakimi has also written extensively regarding this historic settlement.. Mr. Hakimi's early life experiences are the foundation for his tenacious quest for truth and justice under law for his clients. As a young child he escaped religious persecution and vowed from then on to stand for those who can't stand for themselves.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90025
Firm: Panish Shea & Boyle LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: BPN LAW

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90045
Firm: Adr Services, Inc.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90025
Firm: Lederer & Nojima, LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90245
Firm: Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP

I began my undergraduate studies as a chemistry major at the University of Southern California, but then quickly found my calling in law. After obtaining my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology in 2001, I went on to attend Loyola Law School. During law school, I had the opportunity to work for a renowned appellate firm and intern with a Justice at the Court of Appeal, Second District. I also earned the First Honors Award for the highest grade in my Trial Advocacy class. I graduated from Loyola in 2004, and after passing the bar and being sworn in, went to work at a general business firm in Orange County, California.  But after handling an elder abuse cae, I quickly realized that I wanted to focus my legal talents on representing people who have been wronged by others.. My husband and I relocated to Northern California due to his job in the U.S. Coast Guard, and since then I have been representing clients who have suffered due to asbestos exposure. I manage all pre-trial matters of a case, including conducting and responding to discovery, taking corporate representative depositions, and preparing and opposing pre-trial motions. I use my writing skills to obtain key facts and documents from defendants and to defend against the numerous motions defendants file to try to get out of a lawsuit.. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young daughters.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90025
Firm: Panish Shea & Boyle, LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90010
Firm: The Dominguez Firm

Attorney Allen spent 10 years working for a major insurance company understanding exactly how insurance companies value cases and injuries. He has used this knowledge to the benefit of his clients. In the past two years, Mr. Allen has obtained two seven figure verdicts ($2,500,000 for a knee injury involving a defective gate and $1,200,000 for a vehicle roll over accident) trial and one eight figure verdict at trial ($12,000,000 for a mild traumatic brain injury). This is not to mention over $50,000,000 in settlements that have taken place during this time.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90049
Firm: BALABAN & SPIELBERGER LLP

Paymon Khatibi is an attorney at the Plaintiff’s law firm of Balaban & Spielberger, LLP. Paymon has experience with cases involving catastrophic injury, product defects, business litigation, government liability and civil rights.. Paymon graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles where he earned his Juris Doctor. Paymon completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Irvine where he graduated with recognition, obtaining a degree in Criminology, Law & Society.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90010
Firm: Law Offices of Brian J. Breiter, LLP

Mark Rubashkin is a personal injury trial attorney who is one of the founding members of the Law Offices of Brian Breiter, LLP. Mark has helped thousands of injured families and individuals help with their lives back together after suffering terrible tragedies. A graduate of UCLA and a native Angelino, Mark loves helping people.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90036
Firm: Paddor Richard S Law Office of

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90071
Firm: Yukevich | Cavanaugh

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90024
Firm: Legal Services LA

Legal Services LA is a small law firm practicing in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, and personal injury law. We have offices located in Westwood and West Hollywood.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: Alder Law PC

Cioffi Remmer is an Attorney at AlderLaw, representing plaintiffs in all areas of civil litigation, including catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and insurance bad faith. Mr. Remmer is committed to protecting the rights and interests of the underdog, namely consumers and individuals who have been injured through the unlawful acts of others.. Mr. Remmer has a strong foundation in litigation, mounting repeated successes in litigating cases through settlement or trial, which has earned him the trust of his clients. Mr. Remmer has cultivated years of experience from a practice focused on litigating matters of personal injury, high-profile mass torts, professional malpractice, and premises liability cases.. Mr. Remmer earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Ball State University in 2001. He later attended Loyola Law School, where he earned his J.D. in 2008. While at Loyola Law School, Mr. Remmer served as a Senior Production Editor of the International & Comparative Law Review. He also served as the President of the Black Law Students Association at Loyola Law School. He has been recognized for his academic achievement, and is fluent in French.. Mr. Remmer is licensed to practice in California as well as the United States District Court, Central District of California. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the John M. Langston Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

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