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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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Personal injury attorney John W. Haley comes from a family of lawyers. Following in his father's footsteps, John has been practicing law for more than 35 years and has been with Hare Wynn since 1980. While his legal experience encompasses a multitude of areas, he now focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and business litigation matters. John has earned the highest possible peer review rating, AV Preeminent® from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized The Best Lawyers in America® for his outstanding word. He has tried hundreds of cases in the courtroom; call the firm for a free consultation!
Theodore (“Ted”) Horowitz received his Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in 2009, where he studied Organizational Leadership and Supervision. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor as well as a certificate in health law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2013.. Mr. Horowitz is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: the State of Arizona, the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Victoria is an Associate in the Birmingham, AL office off Morgan & Morgan. Victoria earned her undergraduate degree in political science and history from Georgia College and State University in 2004 and received her law degree from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 2007.. Victoria began her career at Fischer & Associates while still a law student. Once she graduated form law school, she joined the firm as an Associate, and then moved with the firm to Morgan & Morgan. Victoria’s practice includes representing plaintiffs in commercial trucking litigation, premises liability, products liability, automobile accidents, insurance fraud and bad faith, medical negligence, nursing home abuse, and business litigation. Victoria has a particular interest in serving the needs of clients suffering catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injury and quadriplegia.. During the course of her practice, Victoria has been involved in many successful pre-suit and pre-trial settlements. Victoria advanced quickly in her career. Victoria takes an active and involved role in every aspect of the cases she handles, from investigating claims, to conducting discovery, to assisting in the formulation of legal strategies and arguments to be made in the case. In 2013, Victoria was named to the “Top 40 Under 40” Alabama attorney list by the National Trial Lawyers Association and has been listed as a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2017.
Jack Skousen has practiced law for over two decades with a special interest in both personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents and civil litigations claims, as well as criminal law. Jack's work in these two areas of law has revealed a winning specialization for protecting the rights of clients and securing fair and equitable settlements. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Jack took a brief detour to Washington, D.C. before law school to work as an aide to Arizona Senator John McCain. Following his time in Washington he was accepted to the California Western School of Law, where he graduated with a law degree. A current member of the Arizona Association for Justice and American Association for Justice, Jack takes pride in being an advocate for clients in need. He approaches each case with a firm attention to detail and a commitment to compassion.
Alexandra is originally from Eufaula, Alabama. She attended college at the University of Alabama, where she graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences studying Political Science and Computer Science. Alexandra then attended Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, AL. Alexandra represents clients with cases involving catastrophic personal injury, product liability, defective medical devices, wrongful death, medical negligence, and nursing home negligence.Alexandra has a commitment to advocacy and focuses on helping her clients achieve the best results possible.
I am a founding member and owner of Fleming & Monroe, PLC. My practice areas are focused on personal injury, commercial litigation, and family law. I was born in Pasadena, California, but was raised in Gilbert. Following high school, I served a two-year LDS Mission in Argentina and then attended Brigham Young University where I received my bachelor’s degree in 2008. In 2012, I graduated, cum laude, from Washburn University School of Law with my Juris Doctorate degree. Following law school, I worked with the Honorable Michael Brown of Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals and, thereafter, I worked for two private law firms specializing in litigation. During my time in private practice, I have represented some of the biggest insurance companies in the nation and have seen, first hand, how they evaluate and value personal injury cases. I hope to use this experience and knowledge to advocate for my personal injury clients. Through my private-firm experience, I also gained valuable experience litigating cases - drafting discovery, taking depositions, drafting motions, etc. This experience is an invaluable asset I can bring on behalf of any client.. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys spending time with his family and participating in endurance sports.
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Callen Sparrow’s areas of practice include personal injury law, wrongful death, product liability, general litigation, and insurance fraud. Before becoming a plaintiff’s attorney, he began his legal career in the Attorney General’s office for two years as Assistant Attorney General in Montgomery, Alabama. Callen chose to represent the plaintiff in personal injury cases because he believes it gives a lawyer the opportunity to shepherd an individual through our judicial system, and make sure that person gets the best possible representation along the way. A successful outcome can be life changing for the client in securing their future and providing compensation for injuries suffered. To him, this profession offers nothing more satisfying.. Callen is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice, and has served on its Board of Governors. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice and the American Bar Association, as well as the Alabama State Bar and Birmingham Bar Association.
For Bobby LeMoine, he’s known that he wanted to be a lawyer as far back as he can remember. So much so, in fact, he can remember people telling his mother when he was a little kid, “That boy’s going to be a lawyer.”. Bobby has always been motivated by the fact that he can help someone who has been injured or wronged in some manner and bring them to a better place in life. Bobby also knows from experience that it’s very satisfying to hold someone accountable who has done something to hurt others and to shine a light on that wrong.. Bobby graduated from Cumberland School of Law and has been practicing law since 2008. He is an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association. He enjoys being an active part of the Birmingham legal community and sharing time with the great lawyers in Birmingham, as well as being a part of the contributions the Birmingham Bar Association makes to the community as a whole.. Bobby’s practice areas include personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, nursing home negligence, and insurance bad faith. At the end of the day, Bobby just wants to help people that have been hurt and stand up against injustice for those who might not be able to on their own.. If you need Bobby on the weekend, you will find him somewhere outdoors with his family and two dogs. He and his wife Cissy have three daughters: Livy, Darby, and Francie. Bobby spends any and all of his free time with his family – they love to camp, cook, and play soccer with dad as the team coach.