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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.


17530 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Dothan 36302
Firm: The Amason Law Firm, LLC

The Amason Law Firm, LLC is an experienced and agressive firm with years of private practice and prosecution experience guiding its way. The Amason Law Firm, LLC is a full scale law firm located in The Maxwelle Building in downtown Dothan, Alabama. The firm primarily focuses on criminal law, family law, estate matters and personal injury. The firm handles all cases from felonies and misdemeanors to divorce and custody matters as well as personal injury cases. Let the Amason Law Firm, LLC help you with all your legal needs today.. Call

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Potomac 20854
Firm: McMillan Metro, PC

Larry Burch, is a successful trial attorney and former Navy JAG Officer. Over the past 25 years, Mr. Burch has represented clients in cases involving civil and criminal litigation; including complex divorce and child custody matters, high-dollar medical malpractice and personal injury cases, corporate civil litigation as well as military personnel matters.  He has appeared on Fox 5 News and WUSA-TV 9 as a commentator on military law issues.  In recent years, Mr. Burch has focused primarily on family law cases and military matters.  In 2016, Mr. Burch wrote a book called "Understanding Military Divorce Law" (Aspitore Press, 2016) -- a guide for negotiating divorce and family law issues from start to finish for military families.. Mr. Burch was born and raised in Washington, D.C. (1981 Wilson High School).  He earned his Bachelor’s degree (in English with honors) from the University of Maryland, College Park.  In 1991, Mr. Burch graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law (one of the nation’s top 25 law schools where he a member of The Iowa Law Review and a Case Editor on the Moot Court Board.  Following law school, Mr. Burch served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Audrey Melbourne in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland.. In 1992, Mr. Burch became a member of the Maryland Bar and was commissioned as an Officer in the Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps).  During his four years of active duty military service, LCDR Burch was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding work as a trial attorney. Working as senior defense counsel at the Washington Navy Yard, LCDR Burch defended sailors and officers accused of a variety of crimes; including rape, child molestation, espionage, fraud, serious assault, gun-running, and numerous other crimes. He served as Senior Defense Attorney and Department Head of the Navy’s Legal Assistance Offices in the Washington, D.C. area (where he was in charges of providing legal services to military services members, dependents and retirees with the civilian and military legal issues).. After completing active duty in 1996, Mr. Burch began a solo law practice; however, he continued to serve as a Navy Reserve officer providing legal assistance to military families at the National Naval Medical Center and other legal services until 2007.  In total, Mr. Burch served 15 years as a Navy JAG Corps officer (both on active duty and as a drilling reservist). Since leaving the Navy, Mr. Burch has continued to represent military service members and dependents as a civilian attorney in both military and civilian legal issues.. Three years after starting his solo law practice in 1996, he began a partnership with his sister (Tobi Burch-Rates) called, The Law Office of Burch & Burch-Rates in Greenbelt, Maryland.  In the nearly 20 years since establishing his law firm in Greenbelt, Mr. Burch has successfully represented clients in a variety of legal matters; including, medical malpractice and auto accident cases involving wrongful death and severe disability claims, business and corporate litigation, family law and military personnel issues.  Mr. Burch is particularly experienced in working with military service members and their dependents on divorces, pensions, court-martials, security clearances, Admin and disability boards and in handling civilian legal issues.. In 2007, Rushern Baker (currently Prince George’s County Executive) joined Mr. Burch as a partner in The Law Office of Baker & Burch in Greenbelt, MD. After Mr. Baker’s successful election as County Executive in 2010, Mr. Burch and Ronald Voss, a former associate with Baker & Burch formed The Law Offices of Burch & Voss (adding offices in Towson and Bethesda).  Two years later, Mr. Voss moved on to establish his own law firm in Baltimore (The Voss Law Office). Mr. Burch continues to practice law in Maryland and D.C. as The Burch Law Firm, LLC, along with his staff, representing individuals and businesses in domestic, personal injury, civil, criminal, and military legal matters in Maryland and Washington D.C.. Mr. Burch is admitted to practice law before the highest courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia as well as before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF).  He is also licensed to practice law before the U.S. District Court for Maryland and the District of Columbia as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court.  The Burch Law Firm currently has offices in Greenbelt and Bethesda and represents clients throughout the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Omaha 68144
Firm: Aaron Brown Injury Law

At Aaron Brown Injury Law, our main focus is helping those who have been injured recover from their damages. We pride ourselves on taking on a smaller case volume and limiting our practice to workers' compensation and personal injury law so that we are better able to represent our clients. If you are an injured truck driver, have experienced a work-related injury, or have been involved in a car or truck accident, our attorneys will help you get the medical care you need and the compensation you are owed.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (888) 310-2892
Location: Monroe 28112
Firm: Witt Law Firm, P.A.

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Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
+1 (866) 823-4101
Location: Charlotte 28204
Firm: Eric D. Levine

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (215) 392-2365
Location: Philadelphia 19102
Firm: Soloff & Zervanos, P.C.

As a founder and managing partner, Donald Soloff has been representing personal injury clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 30 years with Soloff & Zervanos, P.C.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Phoenix 85004
Firm: The Ciulla Law Firm, PLLC

I am a native of Phoenix, Arizona. I have been in private practice since 1997. I currently limit my practice to helping clients in personal injury and wrongul death cases. When not practicing law, I enjoy traveling, cooking, snow skiing, hiking and spending time with family.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
+1 (833) 747-0269
Location: Scottsdale 85258
Firm: The Schill Law Group

John Schill has handled many high profile cases which have been covered by the local and national news media. He has been interviewed and has appeared on Fox News, CNN, Inside Edition, Nancy Grace, HLN and every local news channel including Univision. In addition, his cases have been covered by CNN, MSNBC, TIME, Newsweek, The New York Time, The Los Angles Times, The Huffington Post and USA Today.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Burbank 91502

Scott A. Adrian is a gradate from the Southwestern Law School's two-year, accelerated J.D. SCALE program, and member to the California Bar.. In law school, Scott A. Adrian developed a pattern of success. Among classmates, Scott A. Adrian was ranked in the top 30% of the class academically, placed first in a trial competition, and placed second in a moot court competition.  Regionally, Scott A. Adrian competed in regional trial competitions throughout California. While doing all of this, Scott A. Adrian also volunteered on a part-time basis with our school's small claims clinic, helping people get access to justice through the courts.. Scott was also noticed for his writing abilities when he was selected to join, and was honored in the Southwestern Law School Journal of International Law.. After graduating in May, 2015, Scott A. Adrian took the bar in July, 2015. Scott A. Adrian passed the bar on his first attempt. After taking the bar, Scott A. Adrian participated in a 3 month fellowship with the American Board of Trial Advocates ("ABOTA").  Through the ABOTA fellowship, Scott A. Adrian worked with, and learned from, the best defense lawyers (at Knapp, Petersen, and Clarke), plaintiff lawyers (at deRubertis Law Firm), and judges (assigned with the Honorable Judve Yvette Palazuelos).. After passing the bar, Scott A. Adrian worked with two other law firms before realizing he needed a more personal connection with each of his clients to give them the justice they demanded - He started his own law firm and hasn't looked back since. Scott continues his tradition of success in courtrooms all over Southern California. Scott A. Adrian anxiously await the many new adventures that are before him, and hopes to cary his record of success with him.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Burbank 91506
Firm: Law Offices of Tim D. Wright

With over 5 years of combined experience in legal services, I am a versatile and dynamic professional who can handle complex and diverse cases and transactions. As an Associate Attorney at Law Offices of Tim D. Wright, I work with a team of experienced lawyers to provide high-quality legal representation for Personal Injury clients. I have a Juris Doctorate degree from Chapman University, School of Law. My core competencies include research, analysis, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving. I am passionate about delivering excellent service and value to my clients, and I am always eager to learn new skills and expand my knowledge.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Grand Rapids 49503
Firm: Michael A. Mcinerney PLC

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 2.1 out of 5
+1 (713) 609-1271
Location: Houston 77006
Firm: Gibson Hill Personal Injury

I grew up in North East Texas before coming to Houston to study law. After graduating from law school I began to practice law on my own and have since had the opportunity to help hundreds of clients deal with personal injury matters of all kinds. I truly enjoy what I do.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Location: Norfolk 23510
Firm: Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers - Main Office

Bailey Gifford joined Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers in late 2020. Born in Nebraska and raised in Kentucky, she graduated with honors from Central Hardin High School.. After high school, Bailey graduated magna cum laude from Morehead State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an emphasis in Business in 2016.. Bailey went on to the Appalachian School of Law, in Grundy, VA, where she obtained her J.D. in 2020. During her time there, she served as president of the Student Bar Association. Bailey also served as a Student Ambassador and participated as a member of both the Mock Trial and Moot Court teams. During law school, Bailey clerked for The Honorable Elizabeth A. McClanahan, formerly of the Supreme Court of Virginia, as well as for a private law firm in Grundy, VA.. Bailey enjoys exploring the Hampton Roads area with her husband, Kaleb. She looks forward to setting down roots in the area and making Virginia home.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (513) 855-6280
Location: Cincinnati 45226
Firm: Rittgers & Rittgers

Ms. Lawrence is an AV rated attorney who has committed her practice to helping individuals and their families who have been injured throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Ohio. Her practice is primarily devoted to those injured as a result of medical negligence. Ms. Lawrence’s area of practice focuses on medical malpractice, birth injuries, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and paralysis, wrongful death, and personal injury. She has been selected the last several years by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star – an award given to the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40.. Ms. Lawrence has successfully litigated and settled cases involving birth injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, anesthesia errors and other types of medical negligence. She truly believes in advocating for those who have been injured by the negligent conduct of others. Ms. Lawrence is a compassionate yet tough advocate for children, individuals and their families.Ms. Lawrence attended the University of Cincinnati as an undergraduate where she obtained a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Public Relations. While at the University of Cincinnati, Ms. Lawrence interned in New York City for Viacom Entertainment. Upon graduation, Ms. Lawrence attended law school at Northern Kentucky University – Salmon P. Chase College of Law. While attending Chase, she participated in the nationally recognized Trial and Moot Court competition teams. As one of a select few students at Chase, Ms. Lawrence was admitted into the National Order of Barristers, a national honors society for recognition for her excellence and skill in trial advocacy.. Ms. Lawrence currently serves as the Content Editor for the Professional Negligence Section of the American Association for Justice. She has also been selected by her peers to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ), an Ohio organization of attorneys that fight to preserve the civil justice system. Ms. Lawrence currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court as Treasurer and the Alumni Board of Salmon P. Chase College of Law. She was again selected by her peers to serve on the American Association of Justice’s Board of Governors and currently sits on the board as a Revitalization Member.. Ms. Lawrence grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been a resident of the area for over thirty years. Ms. Lawrence is active in both the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities both with legal and pro bono organizations. She handles a variety of pro bono cases assisting the Volunteer Lawyers Project in Cincinnati handling cases in the areas of domestic relations and probate. She is also the Chair of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Young Professional Board of the Cincinnati Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Additionally, Ms. Lawrence has devoted her time speaking to local high school students about the dangers of distracted driving through the End Distracted Driving program.. Ms. Lawrence resides in Anderson with her husband Grady and sons Jack and Benny. She enjoys traveling, watching movies and spending time with her family outside of work.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Dover 19904
Firm: Morris James Personal Injury Group

As a partner in the Personal Injury Group, Keith E. Donovan’s practice focuses on plaintiff’s personal injury and insurance cases.. Since being admitted to practice in Delaware in 1991, Keith has spent his entire career litigating personal injury and insurance-related cases. For the first 10 years of his career, Keith’s practice focused on representing insurance companies and insureds in litigation in Delaware. In 2002, Keith began representing individuals injured by the negligence of others, and now exclusively represents plaintiffs in injury and insurance-related matters. Having started his career representing those in the insurance industry, Keith has a unique understanding of the tactics and strategies used by insurance companies in the defense of injury claims.. Keith is a frequent speaker on personal injury insurance issues and on trial techniques and strategies. He is often selected by his peers to serve as an arbitrator and/or mediator.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Newark 19702
Firm: Kimmel, Carter, Roman & Peltz, P.A.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Christiana 19702
Firm: Kimmel Carter Roman Peltz & O'Neill, P.A.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Newark 19702
Firm: Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O'Neill, P.A.

Linda Malkin is an associate attorney at Kimmel Carter. Linda worked for Kimmel Carter full-time while earning her Juris Doctorate at Delaware Law School. After admission to practice law in Delaware and Pennsylvania, Linda served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Family Law department for the Delaware Attorney General’s office. She returned to Kimmel Carter gaining extensive knowledge of personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation. Linda advocates for her clients to ensure they are rightfully compensated and receive all their entitled benefits through alternative dispute resolution and litigation.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Newark 19702
Firm: Kimmel Carter Roman Peltz& O'Neill, P.A.

Emily Laursen is an associate attorney with Kimmel Carter. She is a graduate of Catholic University and Widener School of Law. Praised by the firm’s leadership for her superior research skills, her legal writing, and her strong rapport with clients, Ms. Laursen worked as a Kimmel Carter law clerk throughout her time at Widener and was promoted to the position of associate following her graduation. Ms. Laursen is a lifelong Delawarean, and she is ready to do what it takes to get First State injury victims the compensation they deserve.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Alexander City 35011
Firm: Radney Radney & Jackson, LLC

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