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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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Attorney Reginald A. Greene received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude, from Howard University in 1989 at age 20 and his Juris Doctor Degree, cum laude, in 1995 from Howard University School of Law.. Attorney Greene has developed an expertise in protecting the rights of injury victims and their families. If you were injured in an accident or due to the fault of another person, company or municipality, he can help you get paid. Your recovery, emotional stability and financial security are important.. Attorney Reginald Greene has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He handles personal injury claims involving such matters as:. Assault and Battery, Auto Wrecks and Motorcycle Accidents, DUI Auto Accidents, Food Poisoning/Foreign Object in Food/Tainted Food, General Negligence, Intentional or Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Negligently Maintained Roadways, Police Brutality, Premises Liability, Punitive Damages, Slip & Fall, Tractor Trailer and Truck Accidents, and Wrongful Death.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Brandon Snellings grew up in Phenix City, Alabama where he attended Glenwood School graduating as Salutatorian. While in high school, Brandon was recognized by the University of Alabama as a Capstone Scholar and attended the World Affairs Seminar at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the National Student Leadership Conference for Law and Advocacy at American University in Washington, D.C., and the ILISA Language Institute while studying abroad in Costa Rice. He was also named as a state finalist in Alabama for Wendy’s High School Heisman for his efforts in academics, athletics, and community service.. Following high school, Brandon attended Mercer University as a Josiah Penfield Scholar earning his undergraduate degree. At Mercer, Brandon was inducted into the Gamma Sigma Alpha honor society, played for Mercer’s tennis team, again studied abroad in Morocco, and joined Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity serving multiple offices including president and spending all four years on its executive board. Brandon also participated in Lambda Chi at a national level attending the Impact Leadership program at the University of Florida and serving on the fraternity’s national status committee at the University of Maryland.. Continuing his education, Brandon attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law as a Jesse Mercer Scholar. Throughout law school Brandon advanced in Mercer’s oral argument and client counseling competitions, captained one of the school’s most successful intramural teams, and focused his education on trial practice including advanced litigation drafting, trial practice manual, and earning an advanced writing and research honor. During his time at law school Brandon also spent two years in Macon, Georgia clerking in the fields of Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation. Prior to graduation, he also returned to Columbus in order to clerk for Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judges, the Honorable Douglas Pullen and Honorable Bobby Peters.. Returning home after completing his education, Brandon has continued to enjoy being involved in the legal field and local community including serving as president of the Columbus Young Lawyers Division, on the executive board of the Columbus Bar Association, and treasurer of the Columbus Trial Lawyers Association, as well as, participating in local CORTA tennis leagues, CASA soccer leagues, and has both acted as legal counsel for and played with the Columbus Lions and Beyond the Game Sports leagues. Brandon resides in Phenix City with his wife, Andrea Kirsti Snellings, who works locally for TSYS and teaches ballet at Columbus School of Music and Dance. Together, they are avid Auburn fans.
After spending years representing defendants and their insurance companies, Chris now only represents injured people and their families. Chris uses his extensive knowledge of insurance companies and defense tactics to maximize results for his clients.
I am pleased to introduce myself to you. I am a native north Georgian, with two degrees from the University of Georgia and have practiced law in the Atlanta metro area for over two decades. I am married with four children. My hobbies include traveling, fishing, running and trivia competitions.. About Scholle Law. For over two decades, Scholle Law has earned a reputation for professionalism, compassion and a tireless dedication to our clients. We take great pride in our expertise and depth of legal knowledge, legal procedure and trial skills. We bring these skills to bear in obtaining outstanding results for our clients. Powerful, well-funded forces push against Georgia citizens and families -- and those forces can be business entities, insurance companies, government actors or quasi-governmental agencies. Our firm excels in defeating these forces through determination, resourcefulness and by simply working harder for our clients.. We are selective in the cases we take on, so that we can fight our hardest for our clients. Unlike high-volume practices that take every case that comes to them, we believe a client is better served by individual attention to their needs and the specific details of their case. We focus our intellectual and financial resources on fewer matters, maximizing the results and ensuring a more satisfying representation for both client and attorney.. We care greatly about our clients. Once a matter is resolved, we remain in contact with most of our past clients and those clients send us referrals within their communities, friends and families. Legal matters can be very stressful. They often include important life decisions at vulnerable moments. It is vital to us that our clients feel that we stand by them every step of the way as counselors of the law. We are honored to represent victims of accidents and injury and to help them, and their families, regain their lives.
My practice is dedicated entirely to criminal defense in the state of Idaho. I began my career in Criminal Law as a prosecutor where I handled thousands of criminal cases and became familiar with how prosecutors and judges think and make decisions. I strongly believes every individual charged with a crime is entitled to not just representation, but a high-quality legal defense. I am committed to providing the best criminal defense services an attorney can offer.. In my part-time, I am a Captain in the Idaho Air National Guard where I serve as a JAG officer providing legal advice to the commanders of the Idaho Air National Guard.
With extensive experience in immigration and criminal defense law, Sam A. Odeh serves as the principal attorney at The Odeh Law Group. His practice covers various legal areas, including immigration law, family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and business immigration. Mr. Odeh is committed to representing his clients with respect, diligence, and a deep understanding of the law. He began his career at a well-known law firm in suburban Chicago, focusing on immigration and criminal defense. His unique background, which includes working on high-profile murder cases, asylum petitions, and numerous personal injury cases, has positioned Mr. Odeh as a prominent figure in the fields of immigration and criminal defense law.
Illinois and Missouri personal injury attorney representing those who have been injured due to the negligence of others.
Most people who meet me know me as a husband and father of two daughters. I'm a "dance dad" and softball coach, who likes to work hard fighting for my clients. I also love to exercise. I started going to CrossFit in March of 2016 and have lost over 70 pounds. I also happen to be a highly reviewed attorney in the area, as well as the recipient of several honors, incuding being named a “Rising Star” attorney by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine, a designation limited to less than 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years of age in the State of Illinois and as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers and recently the firm was named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms in 2017.. I have spent my career practicing law in courtrooms and Illinois Workers' Compensation settings throughout Illinois, including Chicago, Dupage, Kane, Kendall, Will, Grundy and many more counties. When I am not busy fighting for the rights of my clients, you can usually find me supporting my daughters at a dance competition or coaching softball. I love coaching softball as it gives me the opportunity to teach the girls the proper way to play the game as well as pass on my knowledge as a former collegiate baseball player at North Central College, Go Cardinals! If I am not doing one of the above you can find me working hard at the gym.. I also have a typical attorney story as well, I am a 2008 graduate of the Hamline University School of Law (after attending North Central College for undergraduate work). Since that time my practice area has been exclusively workers' compensation and personal injury. I concentrate my practice on representing those who are injured by others.
Growing up as the son of a personal injury lawyer, Jeff learned the value of helping people who are going through a difficult time. For over a decade, he has been the managing partner of Goldblatt Singer and has spent his entire career fighting for the fair treatment of accident victims through personal injury litigation. Well known as a compassionate but tough advocate, he has successfully resolved hundreds of cases—including many demanding jury trials—and recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.. Jeff was recently recognized as a Missouri Super Lawyer by The Missouri and Kansas Lawyers publication, an award given to less than 5% of lawyers in each state. He has been named as a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer. He has served on the Chief Disciplinary Committee of the Missouri Bar Association. Additionally, he has served for ten years on the Board of Governors for the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Mr. Singer attended Vanderbilt University and St. Louis University graduating with the honor of Magna Cum Laude. He received his law degree from Loyola University graduating in 1994. Jeff lives in St. Louis with his wife, Christy, and their two daughters.
PROFESSIONAL. Matt Caraway is a trial attorney at Sam C. Mitchell and Associates. He focuses on representing people who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. He enthusiastically represents his clients with the energy and dedication required to deliver excellent results. He aggressively pursues individuals, insurance companies, and businesses that have wronged his clients.. Matt represents clients in both Illinois and Missouri. He practices in State and Federal Court. His trial experience includes jury and bench trials in both states.. Prior to moving home and joining Sam C. Mitchell and Associates Matt worked at a large national firm in St. Louis where he defended Fortune 500 companies in injury lawsuits. His practice was limited to railroad and maritime cases under the FELA and Jones Act.. PERSONAL. Matt is born and raised in West Frankfort, Illinois. He comes from a long-line of coalminers and railroad workers. Matt married his high-school sweetheart Kate in 2009. Kate is an elementary teacher in West Frankfort. He and Kate enjoy traveling, attending concerts, entertaining friends and family, and watching movies. The Caraways are avid St. Louis Cardinal fans.. Matt is a sports enthusiast who enjoys baseball, softball, golf, basketball, and football.He also enjoys waterfowl hunting and is a member of Ducks Unlimited.. MILITARY SERVICE. Matt was an 18-year old freshman at Eastern Illinois University when the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack occurred in New York. He enlisted in the Illinois Air National Guard shortly thereafter.. Matt served 7 years in the Air Force and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his first year of law school Matt was deployed to the Middle East where he served his country in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Matt was awarded many decorations including Outstanding Airman of the Year 2004, Basic Training Honor Graduate, and Expert Marksman (M-16/M-4). He was recognized by the Air Force as a Hometown Hero in 2007.. After returning from his Operation Enduring Freedom deployment Matt continued his legal education at the University of Illinois and accepted an internship with the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Office (JAG) at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.. At the end of his enlistment and voluntary extension Matt was honorably discharged in 2008, so he could pursue his legal career.
I have focused my entire career on helping victims of all types of accidents receive fair compensation for their injuries. I believe what seperates me from the rest is individual attention to your case and over 20 years of experience winning jury trials. I am not afraid to take a tough case to trial if that is what it takes to get a fair result for my clients. In addition, by focusing on a limited area of the law, personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice and employment rights, I am better able to manage my practice and keep on top of developments in the law.
Aaron D. Boeder became a member of the Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., legal team in 2010, focusing his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, mass torts and wrongful death law.. Mr. Boeder has helped secure a number of noteworthy verdicts and settlements for his clients. In 2021, Mr. Boeder obtained a $21.05 million jury verdict on behalf of a woman who suffered a spinal injury in a Maywood, Ill. car crash. In 2017, he obtained an $11.25 million jury verdict on behalf of a young boy whose mother was killed in a motor vehicle collision in Rockford. In 2015, he helped to obtain a $15.2 million jury verdict for a client who was struck by a forklift in an incident at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. The case was appealed by defense counsel and subsequently settled for $19.5 million, including interest accrued during the appeal process.. In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Boeder was recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and has subsequently been named to the Best Lawyers in America list every year since 2022. In 2020, he was named to Law Bulletin Media’s “40 Under Forty” attorney list, recognizing the top up and coming lawyers in Illinois. In addition, Mr. Boeder has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2015. From 2015 through 2021, he was named an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, an honor given to only the top 2 percent of lawyers in the state who are under 40 or have practiced 10 years or less. In 2022, he was honored as a Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, an honor reserved for less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state.. Mr. Boeder graduated from the Ohio State University, cum laude, in 2003. He earned his law degree from the DePaul University College of Law in 2010. During law school, Mr. Boeder gained a great deal of experience while serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable James F. Holderman, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and as a legal extern in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois. He also practiced with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 law clerk. Mr. Boeder served as an officer in the Army National Guard before he attended law school.. Mr. Boeder belongs to the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice.
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.
Adam Dowling handles all types of Criminal cases, Felony and Misdemeanor, in State, Municipal and Federal Courts, including: Murder, Manslaughter, Assault, Rape, Sodomy, Molestation, Sexual Assault, Arson, Robbery, Burglary, Fraud, Stealing, Embezzelment, Child Pornography/Internet Crimes, Child Abuse, Drug Crimes, DWI/DUI, White Collar Crimes, Weapons Crimes, Stalking/ Harassment, Domestic Violence, Animal Abuse, Bad Checks, MIP/ Fake ID, and all manner of Minor and Traffic Violations
Adam Evans is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Mr. Evans has represented and obtained recoveries on behalf of hundreds of injured clients, including those harmed by hernia mesh, transvaginal mesh, hormone-based contraceptive drugs, defective defibrillator lead wires, robotic surgery systems, and many others.. Mr. Evans serves as a member of the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in the Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Multidistrict Litigation and is actively litigating hernia mesh cases against multiple manufacturers. Mr. Evans is widely known as an authoritative voice in the legal community regarding the various hernia mesh products as well as the science and medicine underlying the cases. Mr. Evans has been invited to speak throughout the country to educate lawyers and medical professionals about various topics relating to hernia mesh science, medicine, and litigation. He is also the co-chair of the Hernia Mesh Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice.. Mr. Evans earned his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in 2008. During law school Mr. Evans volunteered his time to assist the indigent citizens of Camden, New Jersey by participating several Rutgers Law programs, including the pro bono Immigration and Bankruptcy Clinics as well as the Civil Practice Clinic. Mr. Evans currently volunteers time to the disadvantaged citizens of the Kansas City Metro area by participating in the Volunteer Attorney Project for Legal Aid of Western Missouri.
Ryan is a St. Louis, Missouri personal injury lawyer and is a 1999 honors graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia, where he majored in Biology and received a minor in Chemistry. During college, Ryan volunteered at Columbia Regional Hospital, helping injured people and their families with hospital related services. In addition, he was employed as a phlebotomist in the laboratory of Boone County Hospital. While studying and working, Ryan participated in fund raising efforts and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House Charity, American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics.. After college, Ryan attended law school at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, where he was on Law Review. During law school, Ryan interned for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorneys office as well as other notable St. Louis law firms. After three years of law school, Ryan was offered an associate attorney position with a large St. Louis insurance defense firm, representing people who caused other people significant injuries. During this time, Ryan gained significant insight as to how insurance companies operate and their litigation tactics. Ryan soon realized his heart was in representing victims of personal injury- not the people who caused them. Ryan is licensed to practice in all Missouri and Illinois state courts.. Ryan is a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations, a Hall of Fame member of the Missouri Trial Lawyers' Association, and is involved in numerous charities in the region.. He has the following distinct honors: