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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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I have participated in 30+ trials as civil defense have significant first chair trial experience, and I have obtained multipledefense verdicts. My litigation experience has been in the areas of medicalmalpractice litigation, nursing home negligence litigation, businesstransactions, and personal injury. I provide a broad spectrum of legal services including business law, criminaldefense, domestic relations, wills, trusts, estate planning, landlord-tenant,and medical peer review defense. I also have a deed preparation service. My team of deed preparers have over 50years of combined experience. I have served a diverse collection of titlecompanies, and I am constantly looking for ways to better serve them. My officetypically turns deed requests around in 24 hours and can deliver the documentsin Word, PDF and hardcopy. Requests can be received by facsimile or email, andI am currently developing a web based program that will increase efficiency andcustomer satisfaction.
Eric Clark is a trial attorney at law firm of Rhodes Hieronymus specializing in personal injury, construction defect, and premises liability. Rhodes Hieronymus is a litigation law firm, created in 1931. For over 86 years, our trial and appellate lawyers have established the law of Oklahoma in many areas of our expertise. We boast an impressive record of results attained in high profile lawsuits. We are equally proud of results attained in disputes that never made the headlines. Regardless of the size of your case, our attorneys will give you their utmost attention in seeking to resolve your legal problem as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please contact me with your legal issue and you will not only get my attention but our firm's 86 years of expertise.. I look forward to speaking with you.. Sincerely,Eric L. Clark
If you were injured in a car accident, don't get run over by the insurance company, too. When you work with an experienced lawyer, you won't need to wait for the insurance company's approval to receive a rental car or medical treatment. Attorney Chris L. Knight has more than 30 years of legal experience, and he helps clients in Tulsa and throughout northeast Oklahoma receive the immediate legal counsel they need.
I am proud to represent people who have been injured, wrongfully lost money or employment, a victim of a civil rights violation or charged with a criminal offense or DUI in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I have built my legal philosophy around the idea that all people should have an avenue to justice when injured or lost money due to the wringful act of another and that the criminal justice system only protects the right of citizens when people charged with crimes are afforded the representation necessary to zealously protect their rights and freedom. I have represented blue collar workers, business professionals, juveniles, friends and family members, those who have been injured, wrongfully lost employment or money and those charged with DUI, felonies and misdemeanors ranging from drug offenses to assault and battery and murder and manslaughter.
A. Ashton A. Handley is a trial lawyer and Partner at The Handley Law Center. He received his Juris Doctorate from Tulsa University’s College of Law in 2008, and has since gone on to serve hundreds of clients throughout the state of Oklahoma. His practice is primarily focused on representing clients in central Oklahoma involved in high asset divorce and family law litigation, as well as defending clients charged with criminal offenses such as DUI and drug trafficking. He also practices in the areas of personal injury, and is a leader in the emerging field of medical cannabis law.. Ashton is a US Navy Veteran, and in 2003 while aboard USS Boxer (LHD-4) in the Persian Gulf, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a member of several Veterans Organizations, including the American Legion. Ashton is also very active in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and serves on the Oklahoma Elks Association Veterans Affairs Committee. He is a past Exalted Ruler, and District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. He currently serves as chair of the board of trustees of his local lodge.. Ashton’s other civic involvement includes serving on the El Reno Main Street board of directors and he is a Past-President of the El Reno, Oklahoma, chapter of Rotary International. Ashton’s volunteer work includes organizing and fund raising for Lawyers Fighting Hunger’s Annual Turkey Giveaway and serving as the President of the Board of Directors for a local non-profit court ordered counseling program Second Chance and Re-entry Services (SCARS).. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Canadian County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Oklahoma Association for Justice, Public Justice Foundation, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, International Society of Primerus Law Firms, and is a fellow of the Oklahoma Bar Foundation.. Ashton has been an active member of the ABA’s – Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, serving on the TIPS’ Task Force on Outreach to Law Students from 2005 to 2010, and task force on Outreach to Young Lawyers from 2010 to 2014. He currently serves on the OAJ Advisory Board of Directors, and is a Past-President of the Canadian County Bar Association.. Ashton was listed in Oklahoma's “10 Best" by the American Institute of Legal Counsel- DUI/DWI Division in 2015 and 2016 as well as "10 Best" by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2017. The National Trial Lawyers named him one of their Top 40 under 40 in 2016, and since 2017 listed him as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer for the State of Oklahoma. He is a graduate of the 2015-16 Oklahoma Bar Association Leadership Academy and maintains a 10 out of 10 rating by Martindale/Avvo.
Attorney Mario Musil received his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2005. The following year, Mr. Musil obtained his MBA from FGCU as well. To fulfill his childhood dreams of becoming a lawyer, Mr. Musil went on to study the law at Florida State University, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2008.. Mr. Musil started his legal career while still in law school, externing as a Legal Intern for the Office of The State Attorney, where he successfully tried numerous cases. His experiences there sparked a desire to help people in difficult situations and an eagerness and enjoyment in conducting trial work.. After graduating law school, Mr. Musil went on to work at the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel's Office, where he represented hundreds of clients in matters ranging from the simplest of crimes and civil dependency issues to some of the most severe crimes.. Shortly after beginning to work at the Regional Counsel's Office, Mr. Musil established a part-time private law firm, Southwest Florida Law, handling various civil and criminal issues in Southwest Florida. As word quickly spread about the law firm, Mr. Musil resigned from the Regional Counsel's office and founded The Musil Law Firm, where he now represents clients with various needs throughout the State of Florida.. Having been through numerous distressing experiences, Mr. Musil understands the needs of his clients and continuously strives to provide the levels of service that he himself would expect from an attorney.. In his pastime, Mr. Musil enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys Florida's water, sailing and never gives up an opportunity to try an extreme sport or a thrilling new ride at a theme park.
William E. Malone, Jr. is a founding member of the law firm of Musi, Malone & Daubenberger, L.L.P., located in Media, Pennsylvania, with satellite offices in Philadelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania. The firm is engaged in a general civil and criminal practice in all state and federal courts. Practice areas of the firm include business law, casualty insurance and personal injury law, civil litigation, criminal law, family law, real estate and zoning law and workers’ compensation litigation.. Bill was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Temple University in 1992. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Widener University School of Law in 1992, where he graduated cum laude. While in law school, Bill was on the Board of the school’s law review, The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law.. Upon graduation from law school, Bill began private practice in the area of insurance defense litigation. He worked for firms representing insurance companies, employers and third party administrators up until 1998. In 1998, Bill entered into a partnership with Thomas A. Musi, Esquire in Media, Pennsylvania.. Since 1998, Bill’s practice has largely concentrated in the area of workers’ compensation, zoning law, personal injury and contract litigation. Bill has written and spoken in the area of Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law and Pennsylvania automobile insurance law to insurance companies, employers, third party administrators and fellow attorneys.. Bill is a member of the Delaware County Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania state trial and appellate courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.. Bill has resided in Delaware County since 1994 and currently resides in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania.
I am trial lawyer who represents individuals accused of crimes and those injured by others. I grew up the son of a blue-collar lawyer, who instilled in me the values of compassion, hard-work, and zeal for the law. For over twenty-five years, my family has assisted those in need throughout the Middle Tennessee area including Lawrence County, Giles County, Maury County, and Marshall County.. From an early age, I aspired to be a trial lawyer. As such, my devotion has been to the law and my studies of it. I graduated with a 3.98 GPA from the University of North Alabama where I majored in Criminal Justice. After graduating from the University of North Alabama, I attended the Nashville School of Law and I graduated as salutatorian and was inducted into the Cooper's Inn Honor Society. While at the Nashville School of Law, I was awarded various scholarships including the Charles C. Gilbert Scholarship which recognizes the student with the highest grade point average in all of the school's criminal law classes.. During my legal studies, I clerked at various law firms throughout Middle Tennessee. While clerking, I worked on personal injury cases including auto accidents, premise liability, and catastrophic injuries. I learned first-hand how to battle insurance companies and corporate lawyers to maximize recoveries for the injured. I also learned the “ins and outs” of health insurance coverage and patient’s rights concerning the same. Towards the end of my studies at the Nashville School of Law, I clerked for G. Frank Lannom of Lannom & Williams, PLLC. While at Lannom and Williams, I helped defend individuals charged with crimes such as domestic assault and driving under the influence to complex cases like rape, vehicular homicide, and attempted murder. I worked hand and hand with Mr. Lannom to prepare a strategy for each and every case.. Upon my graduation from the Nashville School of Law, I passed the Tennessee Bar Exam and began practicing as an Associate Attorney for Mr. Lannom. As an associate, I handled numerous criminal cases, both felony and misdemeanor, throughout Tennessee. After two years of practicing with Mr. Lannom, my wife and I relocated my practice closer to home, where my office can be found on the Square of Pulaski, Tennessee. My practice is fully devoted to helping those accused of crimes and individuals injured due to the negligence of others. If I can be of assistance to you, please give me a call.
Joe Bednarz, Sr. spent 22 years in the United States Army prior to becoming a trial lawyer. During that time he served with the 101st Airborne Division, the 508th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, the 173rd Airborne Brigade and also served as a Green Beret in the 3rd, 5th and 6th Special Forces groups.. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. The first tour was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in 1965 and 1966 and the second tour of duty was as a Green Beret with the 5th Special Forces group in 1969 and 1970. He retired from the United States Army as a Master Sergeant in 1978.. He brought the lessons learned in the military to the practice of law. Over the past 33 years he has focused his practice primarily on helping people who have been the victims of negligence.. He has handled all types of personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, trucking cases, plane crashes, medical malpractice and product liability.. Mr. Bednarz has built a very successful firm by trying to be the type of lawyer that he would want if he needed one.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Hearings Examiner. Washington State, Department of Licenseing (2023). Trial attorney admitted to practice in Washington and Texas as well as the following federal courts: United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington.. Admitted to Practice:U.S.D.C. EDW (2008)U.S.D.C. WDW (2006)State of Texas (2005)State of Washington (2002)
I am a third generation trial attorney. Both my dad and grandfather were trial attorneys. I went to Baylor University and was a premedical student. I graduated with a degree in biology, but since the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, I went to law school.. I have represented people who have been injured in serious trucking and automobile accidents, babies who have been injured as a result of medical errors at birth, and people who have been injured as a result of medical malpractice and other types of serious accidents.. I am an adjunct professor at Baylor Law School teaching Personal Injury Trial Law. I have given talks across the country to labor and delivery nurses about the types of medical mistakes that I have seen in my birth injury cases to help educate these nurses on steps that they can take to prevent injuries to babies in the future.
The Law Office of Mark A. Sampson, P.C. is a firm committed to legal excellence. We pride ourselves in preparing for trial as thoroughly and meticulously as possible. It is our goal to properly assess and evaluate the case in order to avoid legal pitfalls. Being knowledgeable of the law is key and essential to a proper defense.
Alan was born and raised in Pittsburg, Texas.. After graduating from Pittsburg High School, Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, where he majored in political science and was a member of the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom. In May 2009, he received his Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School, where he was a member of the nationally-ranked mock trial advocacy teams. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2009.. Immediately following graduation, Alan returned home to East Texas. He began his career at Sloan, Hatcher, Perry, Runge, Robertson & Smith Law Firm where he maintains an active civil trial practice. He helps individuals whose lives have been changed by personal injury, wrongful death, and defective products. Alan was a part of a trial team that won a $727, verdict in July 2010 for a car wreck victim who required spinal disc replacement surgery.. In September 2011, Alan graduated from the nationally-renowned Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, founded by Gerry Spence.. Away from the office, Alan enjoys spending time with his wife, Tovah, and their son.
I was born and raised in the Houston area. I left Houston for 4 years to attend college at UT in Austin and then got back as soon as I could. My parents taught me at a very young age to fight for the little guy. They taught me the values of respect, hard work, and ethics.. When I decided to go to law school, I chose a school that prides itself on advocacy and litigation skills. I knew that I wanted to be in the courtroom. I did not want to be a transactional attorney so I enrolled at South Texas College of Law in downtown Houston, one of the finest law schools for advocacy in the country. While at South Texas, I participated in several moot court and mock trial competitions and served on the Board of Advocates.. I was very fortunate to begin my legal career working for Howard Nations, one of the preeminent plaintiff attorneys in the country. Working with Mr. Nations, I obtained invaluable knowledge and experience working on very complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, including automotive products liability, 18-wheeler collisions, serious motor vehicle collisions, industrial accidents, as well as commercial and contractual disputes.. I always knew I wanted to have my own law firm so, after several years of practice with Mr. Nations, I partnered with my law school buddy, Chad Points, to form Denena & Points, PC in 2003. Since that time, the firm has focused its practice on representing individuals, families, and business entities in complex personal injury and commercial disputes. We have successfully represented clients against major corporations and insurance companies such as Ford Motor Company, Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Firestone, Reliant Energy, Bank One, ARE, Inc., Allstate, State Farm, Farmers, Progressive, Geico, and others.. I have obtained countless successful recoveries for my clients through settlements and trials. Together with my law partner, We have achieved favorable results in cases involving catastrophic 18-wheeler collisions, serious car, motorcycle, and truck collisions, defective and dangerous products, including vehicles, vehicle components, and children’s toys, maritime and Jones Act injuries, and general personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial matters. Chad and I have represented thousands of clients over our careers.. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This honor is achieved by less than 2% of the licensed attorneys in Texas. To become Board Certified, I had to demonstrate an extensive knowledge of personal injury trial law through my education, experience, and substantial involvement in a wide variety of personal injury matters including auto wrecks, truck wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, and defective products. I had to sit as lead counsel on several cases that were tried to a jury verdict. I had to be evaluated by my peers, including attorneys with whom I have worked, opposing attorneys, and judges. Lastly, I had to pass a day-long written examination administered by the Board. To maintain my Certification, I have to attend personal injury continuing legal education courses to stay current on all of the latest trends and cases involving personal injury trial law.. I have been recognized by H Texas Magazine as a Professional on the Fast Track. I have published "PowerSurfing The Web: The Internet as a Research Tool for Personal Injury Lawyers," Advanced Personal Injury Course State Bar of Texas 1997 and “Demonstrative Evidence Predicates,” Ultimate Trial Notebook, State Bar of Texas Annual Convention 2000 and have spoken on a variety of internet and evidence topics for the State Bar of Texas. I have also submitted a brief to the Texas Supreme Court on the applicability of the hospital peer review privilege.. Together with my beautiful wife, Andrea, we have three wonderful children. They are a handful and keep us very busy at home. Andrea is also a licensed attorney, but she chose to temporarily retire from the practice of law when our first child was born so she could devote herself to raising our children. Her temporary retirement has lasted ten years now, but I could not be happier with her decision. I have coached my children's sports teams from baseball to basketball and football and thoroughly enjoy working with all kids.. Recently I fought for my neighborhood against the homeowners association's attempt to wrongfully limit the association's liability if an individual was injured or killed at our community pool. The association tried to require all homeowners to sign a waiver of liability before granting access to the pool for the summer. I was successful in convincing the association to table the discussion. As a reward, I was nominated to serve on the pool committee to oversee all community pool operations. I served 3 years on the committee.. Andrea and I are active members of First United Methodist Church of Pearland and have participated in adult bible studies to strengthen our faith. Our children have all gone through the Methodist preschol program and Andrea has taught Vacation Bible School for the past several summers.. I am licensed to practice in all state courts in Texas and in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts. I am a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Attorneys Information Exchange Group, and the American Association for Justice.
Brett Cain, founder of the Cain Firm, has dedicated his career to righting wrongs and standing up for those who can’t fight for themselves. Brett combines his passion for the law with a commitment to helping people navigate tough circumstances with dignity and strength. For him, how we treat one another matters, and so do the rules—especially the safety rules that protect our communities.. A proud Texan, Brett began his legal journey as a prosecuting attorney for the state of Texas, where he worked tirelessly to put criminals behind bars. Today, he channels that same determination into holding insurance companies accountable to Texas families. In his eyes, the mission is similar: fighting for justice and protecting the vulnerable.. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star by Texas Monthly in 2014, Brett’s reputation for excellence is well-earned. Licensed to practice law in Texas by the Texas Supreme Court, he is also a proud member of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Through his leadership at the Cain Firm, Brett continues to make a meaningful impact, helping injured Texans stand up to powerful insurance companies and secure the justice they deserve.
I have enjoyed living in San Antonio, Texas for the last 40 years. I am blessed to have a wonderful family with a supoportive wife and a son and daughter. In my free time I enjoy playing chess, spending time with friends and family, and taking care of my two cute cats, Niko and Koko.
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Chris is an experienced trial lawyer and one of the founding partners of Make Right Law. He focuses his practice on serious personal injury and wrongful death claims as well as fire damage resulting from negligently started wildfires. He is a second-generation trial lawyer who literally grew up living in his father’s law firm which was on the first floor of Make Right Law’s current Texas office. Chris and his father, Tim Hoffman, lived upstairs above the law firm and Chris grew up working every job in the firm before going to college at the University of Texas where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy with Honors. He then went to the University of Texas Law School where he bested 63 fellow students to win the Thad T. Hutcheson 1st Year Moot Court Competition. He graduated near the top of his class in 1997 with Honors.. His first job out of law school was as a staff attorney for the Texas Department of Insurance where he pursued enforcement actions against insurance companies who violated Texas insurance laws. But after a year, the inevitable return to his father’s firm happened and he went to work for Hoffman, Sheffield & Sauseda where he worked until 2001 when he was made a partner and the firm became Hoffman, Sheffield, Sauseda & Hoffman, PLLC.. Chris’s first trial with the firm resulted in what, at the time, was the single largest medical malpractice verdict in Potter County history. Since then, he has been representing those who are the victims of reckless behavior and safety rule violations, including car wrecks, truck wrecks, medical malpractice, construction injuries, burn injuries and all manner of personal injury and wrongful death cases. Although Chris has represented a broad spectrum of people and families, his passion is representing children injured by negligence and families who have lost a child due to negligence. The strength of these children and their families in times of unspeakable tragedy has inspired Chris both personally and professionally to maintain a positive attitude and work hard to get the best results he can for all of his clients.. Chris is actively involved in several professional associations. He is the former President of the Panhandle Trial Lawyers Association and former Board Member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Chris is also a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association participating in the Auto/Truck Injury and Medical Malpractice practice groups. Chris is a frequent contributor to four litigation forums where injury attorneys exchange ideas and assist one another. Chris’s peers included him as a Texas Rising Star in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011 and have named him a Texas Super Lawyer for 2024. Chris has earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, which signifies the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards. His clients have frequently reviewed his services and on the strength of those reviews he has also been named a Platinum Client Champion.. In 2010, Chris became licensed in Colorado and his family moved to Denver, where he opened a second office for Hoffman, Sheffield, Sauseda & Hoffman. He actively practices law in both Texas and Colorado. In 2023, after his partners Tim Hoffman, Mike Sheffield, and J.E. Sauseda had transitioned to Of Counsel roles, Chris joined forces with distinguished trial lawyer Joe Lovell to form Make Right Law. The recent formation of Make Right Law has further energized Chris as he has added new fields of law to his repertoire including representing the victims of negligently caused wildfires.. Chris has two sons with whom he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and hiking in the mountains of Colorado. He is passionate about music, playing guitar, attending live concerts whenever he gets the chance and spending time in front of his stereo listening to his collection of vinyl records. Chris’ motto as a trial lawyer is a rough paraphrase of a Maya Angelou poem: Rather than dwelling on accepting the things I cannot change; I prefer to change the things I cannot accept. He believes that while getting just compensation to his clients is tremendously important and sometimes life changing, the real aim of being a trial lawyer is to make things right for his clients by preventing what has happened to his clients from happening again, being a voice for his clients, helping his clients through some of the worst times of their lives, and holding those who are responsible for his clients’ injuries accountable. His desire to make it right for his clients, was the inspiration for the firm’s name, Make Right Law.