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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.
17531 Personal Injury Lawyers Found
Bruce W. Graham, born LaPorte, Indiana, September 22, 1951; admitted
to bar, 1979, Indiana; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme
Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court,
Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.. Preparatory education, Purdue University (B.S. 1973). Legal education, Indiana University, Indianapolis (J.D., 1979).. Oral Argument: U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals; Indiana Supreme Court; Indiana Appellate Court.. Prior Lecturer, Mock Trial, Department of Political Science, Purdue University.. Member: Tippecanoe County Bar Association; Member Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
we are a full service lawfirm with a strong work and service ethic. we believe that an honest case is the best case. 3 principles guide our work product: believe, engage and talk straight. personally, I have been showered with blessings: great parents now deceased, great co-workers and friends, good health and the opportunity to serve.
I feel privileged to help folks who lack the legal experience to help themselves. I am in my 24th year of practicing law.. Why hire me? I am very experienced, honest, have a proven track record of getting good results and not afraid of hard work.. Four incredible people have had an incredible positive impact. No man is a more humble and honest than my father (survived Husky football in mid 50's, received his doctorate and touched countless young people as a school Superintendent). From my mother, I learned perservance (working as an RN, never once complaining about the long hours). My brother was the hardest working athlete I ever saw (WSU baseball player) and he has carried this ethic into a very successful coaching/teaching career. My wife teaches me compassion and drive, I could not have a more caring, hard working wife and mother of my three children.. I have battle-scarred empathy. I too have struggled with issues life presents. I understand the stress losing a job; I know the challenge of financially surviving in this world; I have experienced family dramas; and I have felt the unclassey sting of small-town politics.. I have alot of heart and perserverence. Athletics at a young age instilled this in me. Although I was never the most talented athlete - I worked very hard to make it to the college level.. I have great legal experience. I worked as Prosecutor in 1998, have worked as a Public Defender and private practice for over 20 years. Also, I served well over a decade in the U.S. Army Reserves as a JAG officer, where I helped hundreds of soldiers which included six short overseas tours (including 3 to Korea).. In addition, I had the distinct honor of being an intern for Paul Luvera and John Murphy in the early 90's--I have never seen men so passionate in their search for justice and their unmatched work ethic. I was very lucky to office share with several wonderful men and attorneys -- Jim Anderson taught me the importance of a strong community presence; Brian Paxton showed how a fine sense of balance and work can be of benefit and John Ward taught me that being a country gentleman lawyer is a very worthwhile endeavor.. I am affordable and set my fees based on what you can afford.. --David Lowell
Amme Verbarendse is an Associate Attorney in the Burlington office of GLP Attorneys. She earned BA degrees in both Political Science and Religious Studies from the University of Arizona, and graduated Cum Laude from Texas Tech University School of Law, in Lubbock, Texas. Prior to joining GLP Attorneys in 2018, Amme worked for the Skagit County Superior Court, as well as a law firm in Mount Vernon, Washington. Amme is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association. She is also an Eagle Member of the Washington State Association for Justice. Amme was born and raised in Snohomish County, Washington, and she enjoys singing karaoke and playing volleyball in her free time.
After graduating from Gonzaga University School of Law, I practiced law in the Territory of Guam for close to seven years. After a few years practicing in a local law firm, I opened my own practice. During this time, I also met and married my husband who was in the US Navy. After Guam we relocated to Michigan where I worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney while my husband completed his medical training. After 4 years in Michigan, we received military orders to Sicily, Italy, and eventually back to the Pacific Northwest. My travels and varying work experiences have allowed me to enjoy different perspectives. I am always up for a challenge and the opportunity to assist clients to the best of my abilities.
CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE; CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE.. Mr. Clinton is a well-rounded attorney with experience in a broad range of legal fields. He is an experienced litigator, an entrepreneur and has served as an in-house general counsel.. As a litigator, his approach is to prepare each case as if it will go to trial. Ironically, being genuinely willing and able to take a case to trial often leads to more favorable settlements. Mr. Clinton has successfully represented clients in disputes all over the United States.. As an advisor, Mr. Clinton’s experience as an entrepreneur and general counsel helps him understand his client’s needs from their perspective, while his litigation background allows him to better anticipate what could go wrong with any deal.. If you have a legal problem or need advice, contact Mr. Clinton today.
Serving the greater Pugent Sound Area I strive to advocate for my clients throughout their legal process and prioritize long-lasting relationships with them. I only practice in personal injury law and stress the importance of seeking legal representation following any collision regardless of the size of the crash or injury sustained. Legal claims and litigation can be stressful but it does not have to lead to sleepless nights and I am here to help make sure each client gets the guidance and help they need.
For me, being a lawyer is all about helping people. I like helping people who are injured by the negligent or intentional acts of others. I like helping people who have been taken advantage of by others. I like helping people use the law to fight for what is fair. This is what practicing law is all about.
I am a licensed attorney in both the United States and Canada. I obtained my undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario, majoring in Psychology. I complete a Joint – J.D. degree at Michigan State University College of Law and the University of Ottawa, Canada. I am a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Ontario, Canada
Denis C. Mitchell is an experienced trial attorney and focuses his practice on representing individuals and families who have suffered life-altering injuries or who have lost love ones. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients and has tried cases before multiple state and federal courts in the region. Mr. Mitchell's fellow plaintiffs’ lawyers recognized him as D.C.’s Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2014. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers®, SuperLawyers®, Washingtonian Magazine®, and Bethesda Magazine® as a leading practitioner in medical negligence and/or personal injury since 2011.. Mr. Mitchell has held leadership positions in several organizations, including President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and Chair of the D.C. Bar Tort Law Section. He has written for quarterly publications and made presentations on important civil cases handed down by state and federal courts in the District of Columbia. His also served for more than a decade as an Adjunct Professor in Trial Advocacy at the Georgetown University Law Center.. Mr. Mitchell became fluent in Spanish after spending a year teaching and studying in the Economics Department at the University of Navarre in Pamplona, Spain.
James Liskow became associated with the firm in May of 2007, and became a partner in January 2014. He is assigned to the Commercial Litigation and Employment Law practice group. He is barred in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and New Jersey. - See more at: #
Personalized service to my clients is important. Almost daily I receive questions from potential clients who ask "How much do you charge?" My reply is "I don''t know" because I don't know anyhing about your case. This is why I do not charge for my initial consultation. Only after we have a chance to talk about your case can I give you an evaluation of your case and fair assessment as to what my fees would be. Thereafter, you can make an informed decision as to what you want to do concerning your case.
Jerry D. Spitz is a Senior Partner at Ashcraft & Gerel who has been with the firm for nearly 20 years. Since joining the firm in 2000, he has represented thousands of injured individuals and their loved ones in complex personal injury cases. Based in Ashcraft & Gerel’s Washington, D.C. office, Mr. Spitz is admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.Mr. Spitz is an incredibly passionate legal advocate for those injured due to the negligent or wrongful actions of another. He has earned a well-deserved reputation—both among his clients and his peers—for tireless and persuasive representation. In one notable case, Mr. Spitz successfully represented an athlete who was struck by an automobile while inline skating. In this instance, Mr. Spitz fought back against the defense’s claims that his client was not severely injured, ultimately winning a favorable settlement on her behalf.
Civil litigation attorney licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
Maen Hassuneh graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana in May 2014. Maen specializes in tax law, wills, and business law . Maen's focus throughout his law school career centered around tax and business law courses, specializing in dealing with the IRS, drafting business documents, and negotiating business transactions. Doing very well in these courses, Maen's interest became specified to these areas. He continues to gain knowledge, with a focus on current information and maintaining an updated understanding of the current law.. Maen's speciality revolves around an empathetic approach to understanding his clients and focusing on meeting their goals in the best possible manner. Since Maen is the oldest of seven children, he has learned the necessity of patience and understanding. This allows him to truly relate to each client and provide specified planning to each individual client situation.. Education. State Bar Admissions. Federal Bar Admissions. Bar Assocation Memberships