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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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Evan graduated from Boise State University in 2011, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, with a minor in Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho School of Law in 2015. While attending law school, Evan’s studies included an emphasis on Business Law and Entrepreneurship. He was a member of the Law School Dean’s List for all three years.. Coming out of law school, Evan was a partner/co-owner at Mortimer, Thomas PLLC in Boise, Idaho. His law firm handled a wide variety of legal matters, including clients requiring representation with personal injury, family law, administrative appeals, misdemeanor criminal defense, landlord-tenant disputes, breach of contract, business transactions, and civil litigation cases.. Currently, Evan is a shareholder of Litster Frost Injury Lawyers based in Boise, Idaho. Evan has successfully settled and litigated hundreds of personal injury cases of all specialties: auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and catastrophic and serious injury accidents.. Evan is a member of the Idaho State Bar, as well as the United States District Court and Bankruptcy court, District of Idaho. He is a board member and shareholder of Comfort Construction, Inc. in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In his spare time, Evan enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and camping.
Clay grew up in the Las Vegas valley and learned the value of loyalty and hard work early, watching and later working for his dad’s pool construction business. An Eagle Scout and graduate of Green Valley High School, Clay went on to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in South America.. Upon returning to the states, he worked his way through college, earning a Bachelors Degree in Economics from UNLV’s Lee School of Business then went on to the William S. Boyd School of Law where he graduated in 2005 and was licensed to practice law in 2006.. Clay was awarded a highly competitive clerkship with the honorable District Court Judge Cynthia “Diane” Steel in 2006 after which he worked for an insurance defense firm for three years, utilizing his time to learn all the ins and outs of the insurance world. Today, he utilizes that very same knowledge to fight for the rights of his clients.. Clay has been married for 14 years to his wife, Amber, and they have five children. Family is the cornerstone of Clay’s life and although he and his wife have put a lot into the law practice, nothing comes before his family. Along with Amber, they spend at least two weeks each summer with the kids on vacation whether it be fishing, camping, hiking or visiting different cities around the country.. Clay learned Portuguese on his mission in Brazil and enjoys visiting with his Spanish speaking clients in his version of Spanish. It always gives his clients a chuckle to hear him work through their language but also makes them feel more at home.
Alex Pletch knew at an early age that he had a knack for arguing. Coming from a politically-charged family, debates were common around the dinner table. He is the first to attend law school among a hard-working family of many professions. During his undergraduate education, he took an interest in sociology and criminal justice. At first, he was inclined to focus on criminal law before attending Lewis & Clark. As he advanced through law school he grew more interested in tort law and helping those who are less legally savvy get what they deserve from the justice system.
I graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2009, but have worked for Dawson Law Group since the summer of 2007. My practice is focused in the area of personal injury. I have experience representing clients investigating claims, filing suits, and settling claims. Though primarily a personal injury attorney, I also have experience in insurance defense and construction defect litigation.