Top Best Personal Injury Lawyers | 16278 Available
Find Top Best Rated Personal Injury attorneys near you. Many offer free consultations and have verified client reviews.
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.
16278 Personal Injury Lawyers Found
I am proud to be an attorney. My staff and I are with professional and caring people. Every day I advise and represent people as if my life depended upon it. As you can see I have many years of experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney and as a faculty member with some of the very best legal education groups in the country.. Give me a call, I am available to help you.. My clients are, with very few exceptions, fine people who have been placed in a difficult situation or injured. A person who has been injured by negligence or a person charged with a crime needs a loyal, hard working attorney who will advise them candidly with their best interest in mind.. Over the years, I have learned a lot about the mechanisms of accidents, injuries and illnesses. I work with my clients, professional investigators, physicians and other experts to understand everything about my client's situation. This way I can give the highest quality advice and representation to the people who have retained me.. You can put your case and your trust in me.. Howard S. Stein
Jonathan J. Lee is an associate attorney with the Premier Law Group. A Washington State native, he received his double degree in Political Science and Law, Societies, and Justice from the University of Washington in 2006. He earned his Juris Doctor from Seattle University in 2009, where he was the Vice Chair of the Moot Court Board and is an inducted member of The Order of Barristers. Prioer to joining Premier Law Group, Jonathan only represented injured clients in personal injury and diminished value cases at another Plaintiff's firm. Jonathan is a trilingual member of the firm, speaking Cantonese and Spanish in addition to English. In his free time, he acts as General Counsel of the Seattle chapter of Philanthro, a non-profit connecting young professionals with charitable causes. If he's not volunteering, Jonathan is enjoying the great outdoors, snowboarding or running.
Mr. Smith is owner and lead attorney at the Law Firm of Jason R. Smith. He grew up in Canada playing ice-hockey which as a teenager included competition overseas in Russia, Sweden and Finland. Mr. Smith graduated from the University of Victoria in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Psychology, spent an interim summer in Hawaii, and received his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law in 2001. During law school, Mr. Smith interned for the Chief Judge of the Ingham County Circuit Court.. Jason began his professional legal career in Arizona, working in the trenches as a public defender. He defended eleven trials his first year, obtaining not guilty verdicts on all counts in four of five jury trials. Jason then worked in a boutique law office where he learned the ins and outs of personal injury law including litigation of police misconduct. After gaining value trial experience, Mr. Smith successfully opened and ran his own law firm for several years. Jason won his first jury trial in private practice and developed a knack for taking on challenging cases other law firms rejected and securing favorable outcomes. Mr. Smith has handled matters ranging from minor traffic tickets all the way up to first degree murder. With a proven track record, he has even managed to secure jury trial not guilty verdicts on all counts for serious felony charges in three different counties. Mr. Smith also served as an arbitrator in mandatory, non-binding arbitration for cases pending in Maricopa County Superior Court. Upon relocating to the Pacific Northwest, he served as co-counsel in a high profile case with the largest jury-pool in the history of Skagit County. Today, Mr. Smith is captain of his own ship providing personalized legal representation and draws on his collective experience to help his clients achieve the best results in their cases.. In his free time, Jason plays ice-hockey and participates in endurance events. He’s competed in numerous marathons, ultra marathons, triathlons, Ironman races, and always looking for the next challenge. Above all, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and supporting his daughter’s goals and aspirations.
My practice mostly focuses on personal injury cases - think car crashes, an injury due to a badly designed sidewalk or road, or a bicycle crash. I also advise clients on tenant side landlord/tenant issues and other general civil litigation matters. I beleive that good advocacy is about a listening ear, good relationships, and a good balance between standing up for rights and a focus on desired outcomes. I try to work things out amicably, but I will always fight for my clients when I need to.. I'm a native of Bellingham. Prior to more scholarly pursuits, I worked at ski areas and bike shops around the Northwest and Alaska. I'm an avid mountain biker, skier, and outdoorsman, so I appreciate how difficult it is for clients when their lives have been affected by injury. I strive to help client’s deal with injury and provide low-stress representation to guide them through the process of both financial and physical recovery.
In 2009, David Brown joined Brett Murphy - Washington's Injury Lawyers. Mr. Brown graduated from the University of Washington and the University of Colorado School of Law before working for two years as a trial attorney with the Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office. At Brett Murphy he will utilize his strong litigation experience and negotiation skills to help individuals deal with insurance companies to recover their losses in major personal injury and wrongful death claims.. In January of 2015, David became a Managing Partner of Brett McCandlis & Brown PLLC. The firm continues with its mission to deliver comprehensive legal support for personal injury and wrongful death clients across Washington State.
Christopher C. Walton is the founder of Walton Law APC, an award-winning firm with offices in Southern California and Western Washington. Mr. Walton concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury and nursing home abuse/neglect. Early in his career, he spent several years defending insurance companies and corporations. He now dedicates his practice exclusively to helping people who have suffered injury or a violation of their rights in the workplace.. Mr. Walton earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a Minor in English from Western Washington University, where he was listed on the President’s Honor List. He then went on to obtain his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law, where he graduated with honors, cum laude. While attending California Western, he was regularly listed on the Dean’s Honor List and awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship for superior academic achievement. He was further awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence in Trial Practice, Advanced Mediation Advocacy and his Clinical Internship. In his final year at California Western, he won the Environmental Law Negotiation Competition and was selected to compete nationally on behalf of the law school.. Following law school, Mr. Walton gained invaluable civil litigation and trial experience working for reputable firms on both the defendants and plaintiffs side. Prior to founding Walton Law, he was the Managing Partner of Webb & Walton, LLP.. Mr. Walton remains active in the community by volunteering his time with the Service Members Civil Relief Act, where he protects the legal rights of members of our military while they are deployed. He also volunteers his time mentoring law students through mentorship programs at local law schools. He was previously elected by his peers to serve back-to-back terms as Co-Chair of the Elder Law Section for the County Bar Association.. In 2021, Mr. Walton served as the President for Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. He is presently an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice, Whatcom County Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, North County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the American Inns of Court, Honorable William B. Enright Chapter. He is admitted to practice law in both California and Washington.
During the first 10 years of Mr. Thomson's career, he was a general practice lawyer engaged in family law, real estate disputes, and all other types of litigation. For the past 25 years, he has concentrated his practice on all kinds of personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, and other cases involving an injury created by the negligence of another person. In 1982 Mr. Thomson was recognized by the judiciary and appointed a judge pro tem of the Federal Way District Court. Mr. Thomson has in excess of $20,000,000 in settlements and verdicts. Mr. Thomson frequently serves as a court appointed arbitrator in personal injury matters. The appointments are made by King and Pierce County Superior Courts.
James is recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Washington by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers publication. He has substantial experience representing individuals and families in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases, victims of sexual abuse, wrongful termination, and sexual harassment and discrimination, and he prosecutes cases for many returning U.S service members who face discrimination or retaliation in the workplace.. After graduating first in his law school class, James began his legal career as a clerk for the former Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court before entering private practice. Beyond his substantial trial experience, James has briefed and argued multiple appeals, including cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court.. James is a leader in the plaintiffs’ bar and the legal profession. He is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice’s Board of Governors, currently serving as the Treasurer. James is also a Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative for the Western District of Washington.. When he’s not working, James enjoys hiking and skiing with his wife, who works as a local primary care physician, and their three adventurous children.
Joshua D. Anderson grew up in Enumclaw, Washington, where his family instilled the values of faith, family, and diligent work ethic. With a long-standing ambition to become an attorney focused on personal injury law, Josh pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of San Diego before graduating Cum Laude from Seattle University School of Law. His legal journey included an externship at the Seattle City Attorney’s Office and advocacy for accident victims across various personal injury firms. In 2008, upon passing the Washington State Bar, Josh fulfilled his dream by opening his own law office in Bonney Lake, near his hometown. Initially a solo practitioner, he has grown Anderson Law into a thriving firm with about a dozen team members. Josh credits their personalized, small-town approach and excellent results for the firm’s success, which is further fueled by referrals from satisfied clients. Residing in western Washington with his wife and two sons, Josh prioritizes family, faith, and outdoor pursuits. He cherishes fishing, skiing, hiking, and engaging in his children’s sports activities, whether coaching or cheering from the sidelines.
I exclusively represent plaintiffs in various types of civil disputes, including but not limited to personal injury claims, insurance coverage disputes, contract disputes, consumer protection claims and insurance bad faith litigation. My personal injury practice consists of bodily injury claims involving car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, construction site accidents, dog & animal bites, slip & falls, and wrongful deaths. My insurance practice focuses on coverage issues. I fight to make sure that insurance policy holders get the benefits to which they are entitled to.
With over 20 years of experience, Michael understands that many people involved in an automobile accident don’t know where or how to begin the personal injury claim process. The day of the accident and the first few days after the accident are confusing and insurance companies do little to nothing to help the accident victims. In fact, often times insurance companies try to get victims to settle quickly and close their claim. This is NOT in your best interest.. Michael’s years of experience and success allow him to provide a personal approach where clients are able to talk directly to him about their case and have all of their questions answered by a top-rated attorney.. Michael and his staff are here to help immediately and assist in everything from the initial claim reporting, property damage repairs, and getting a great settlement for your injury claim. We advise clients of their rights and all applicable insurance policies and coverages that will help you during a difficult time in your life.. Michael prides himself in his client satisfaction and his years of specializing in auto accidents and dedicated service allows to bring your case to a favorable resolution. He has helped over 3,000 people successfully resolved over $50,000,000 in cases.
Admitted to Practice in Idaho, Washington, Nez Perce Tribal Court, Federal Districts of Idaho and Eastern Washington, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United State Supreme Court. - Recognized by Cambridge Who's Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs for 2007 -2008. - Honorary Chairman; National Business Advisory Council. - Member: Washington State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Board
Mr. Nguyen is a Houston native who speaks English and Vietnamese fluently. He received his bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Houston in 2011. Subsequently, he earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014. Mr. Nguyen joined Pusch & Nguyen after graduating, where he focuses on all aspects of litigation for cases involving serious injuries.
Joaquin Alfonso Rodriguez is passionate about helping clients reach a just and equitable resolution to their personal injuries claims. Joaquin’s practice is focused on the representation of personal injury Plaintiffs, particularly in 18-Wheeler Accident, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injury and Products Liability cases.. Before beginning his legal career, Joaquin earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Development from Texas A&M University, in College Station, Texas. During his undergraduate studies, Joaquin interned at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cancer Survivorship Department, studying performance improvement. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Joaquin attended South Texas College of Law, where he earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence. Prior to beginning his law practice, Joaquin had a judicial internship in the 165th District Court of Harris County, Texas, under the Honorable Josefina Rendon.. Joaquin is a native of Missouri City, Texas. He is committed to serving the Houston community and is active in a variety of charitable, civic, political and professional affairs in the Houston area.. Joaquin proudly serves in a leadership capacity for the Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Houston Alumni Association, and through this organization has participated in numerous community service events.
Born and raised in Houston, Turner is a first-generation college graduate, obtaining his bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston Downtown and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. While in law school, Turner served in several student leadership positions and as a student attorney in the school’s civil law clinic, where he gained valuable experience helping indigent clients who could not otherwise afford legal representation.. Prior to joining Sorrels Law, Turner worked as a defense attorney in securities arbitration, professional liability, and personal injury, where he represented securities brokerage firms, financial advisors, real estate firms, realtors, trucking companies, and commercial airlines. Turner has also represented textile manufacturers, construction companies, energy companies, and Native American tribes in commercial litigation and arbitration, both as plaintiff and defendant.. After several years of working with insurance carriers and large corporations, Turner decided he was ready for a professional change where he could combine his love of the law with his passion for helping people. He sought a firm that shared those same values and he found it at Sorrels Law.. Turner is passionate about helping his injured clients because he understands what they are going through, not only in their case but in their lives. When he was 22 years old, he suffered a catastrophic injury that left him permanently and completely blind in his right eye and legally blind in his left eye. It took nearly two years and numerous surgeries to recover functional vision in his left eye, and he still deals with complications from the injury regularly. His unique experience helps Turner connect with his clients because he understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll of trying to recover from a catastrophic injury, and he has a sincere desire to help them restore their lives.. Since joining Sorrels, Turner has secured millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients. For Turner, there is no better day at work than the days he gets to tell his clients they have obtained justice and compensation for the harm done to them through no fault of their own.. Turner works hard to give his clients the results they need and deserve. He understands that just one important fact can determine the outcome of a case, so he works each case with meticulous detail from the start to put his clients in the best position they can be in to win.. In 2024, Turner’s hard work and dedication were recognized by his peers when he was awarded the distinction of being named a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star—an award bestowed upon less than 5% of attorneys in the State of Texas.