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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
Bryan Norton is an Idaho attorney who focuses his legal practice on real estate law, estate planning, probate, and business law. He has extensive experience in handling short-term rental law issues as well as homeowner association concerns. He is also one of the few attorneys practicing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drone) law and assisted in drafting Idaho’s current drone statute. He is admitted to practice before all Idaho courts, as well as the Federal District Court for the District of Idaho, and the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. Bryan grew up in Southern California, and after high school, enlisted in the United States Army. After his initial training, he was selected to be part of the 75th Ranger Regiment, part of the United States Special Operations Command. After four years, Bryan was honorably discharged from the military and became a police officer in Washington State. During that time, he also earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and history from the University of Washington with honors. After sixteen years, he retired from law enforcement and attended the University of Idaho College of Law, graduating in 2015 and earning a place on the Dean’s List each semester.. After law school, Bryan was in private practice before joining the Boise City Attorney’s Office, where he was one of the primary legal advisors for the Boise Police Department. His wide-ranging practice included advising the officers and command staff on any legal matter coming before the department, including criminal law, criminal procedure, employment law with the Office of Internal Affairs, drafting contracts, handling public records requests, and other legal matters. Bryan taught the legal portion of the Boise Police Department’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy and assisted in developing the legal curriculum for all Idaho Police Officers through the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training. He also served as the primary legal advisor for the City of Boise on drone law issues. He has published an article on drone law and has spoken nationally on the subject. Bryan returned to private practice in 2023.. Bryan has been married to his wife, Patty, for thirty years and they have five children and two grandchildren. He is active in community service with his church and enjoys providing pro bono legal work. In 2018, Bryan was recognized as a Leader in Law by the Idaho Business Review.
Randy Wallace is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and now resides in Raymond, Mississippi with his wife, Chesnee Wallace and their daughter, Raney.Randy received his primary and secondary education in the Jackson Public School District. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University (“MSU”), where he received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration in 1996.Upon completing his undergraduate degree, he entered the joint degree program at Mississippi College School of Law and Mississippi College School of Business. He received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1999. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Mississippi including the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition, he has appeared pro hac vice in Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Iowa and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict litigation.Randy is a member of several legal organizations including the American Association for Justice (“AAJ”) and the Mississippi Association for Justice (“MAJ”). Randy is also an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. An AV rating is the highest rating at attorney can receive for skill and ethical conduct Randy’s practice areas include 18 wheeler collisions, automobile liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, insurance bad faith, nursing home litigation, product liability and domestic relations. For over ten years, Mr. Wallace has successfully obtained substantial judgments and settlements for his clients.
Ms. Oliver-Zhang is the Managing Partner and founder of Oliver-Zhang Law. Oliver-Zhang Law was built upon the drive to remedy injustice and help those in need. This is the mission of our legal team. From personal injury to immigration, listening to what is important to our clients is critical for achieving success and giving trusted advice. We actively share our legal knowledge with our clients to empower them about their own case as we fight for their best interest. Ms. Oliver-Zhang’s compassionate approach to injured victims and their families puts the practice of law in the human context.. Learn more by visiting
Trial attorney Allan M. Siegel has been practicing law for over 24 years. He has tried and settled hundreds of cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. He has distinguished himself in the legal community by attaining extraordinary results, on what may appear on their face to be ordinary cases. His dedication and perseverance, combined with his courtroom skills, and trial results have earned him respect among his peers. He has been named one of Washington's "Top Lawyers" by Washingtonian Magazine every time the magazine has done the survey since 2004. Washingtonian compiles this list by contacting local attorneys in the personal injury field and asking them who they would choose to represent them if they needed legal assistance. He has also been included in the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 publications of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers. Only 5% of attorneys in the Washington, DC area are named to this elite list. The attorneys who received this honor are featured in The Washington Post Magazine. Mr. Siegel is also "AV" rated by the prestigious Martindale Hubble legal directory, which is the high rating a lawyer can achieve.. Mr. Siegel is a Past President of the Trial Lawyers' Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. (DC-TLA). Before serving as President, he served as President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and spent six years on the Board of Governors of this organization. He also co-chaired the membership committee and served two years as the co-chairman of the education committee, planning, organizing, and moderating educational programs presented to other lawyers throughout the D.C. Metropolitan Area. Mr. Siegel is an active member of The American Association for Justice, a national organization whose primary purpose is to promote and protect the civil justice system in America. He is a member of the Leader's Forum of that organization. He currently serves as the District of Columbia delegate to The American Association for Justice.. Mr. Siegel is a 1991 graduate of The George Washington University, where he graduated magna cum laude. Allan obtained his J.D. from The George Washington University's National Law Center in 1994 where he graduated with honors. He is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.. Mr. Siegel was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He lives with his wife and two children in North Potomac, Maryland.
I'm a plaintiffs trial lawyer practicing in Washington, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia and am very proud to have the opportunity to represent individuals who have been harmed through no fault of their own.. I'm an avid Georgetown Hoyas basketball fan and a Washington football fan. My baseball loyalties lie with the Washington Nationals.. Beyond fighting for my clients in the courtroom, I fight to keep the court house doors open through my involvment on the Boards of the American Association for Justice and the Public Justice Foundation, as well as my service as Vice President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC.. But the most exciting thing in my life right now is my upcoming wedding in October. I am very much looking forward to marrying my perfect partner, Tracee.
I am passionate representing people in complex litigation involving catastrophic injuries.. Holding wrongdoers accountable is a tremendous satisfaction. I do believe that the civil justice system is a powerful tool for positive change.
I have been a trial lawyer since 1974. I completed 5 years in the Office of the Solicitor, Division of Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Labor and departed in the position of a Senior Trial Attorney. I litigated numerous class action civil rights enforcement cases seeking compliance with the obligation of federal contractors not to discriminate and to take affirmative action. One such case was against Uniroyal Tire & Rubber Co., Inc., alleging sex and race discrimination. The government was successful and Uniroyal was “debarred”, by Order of President Gerald Ford, from engaging in contracts with the United States until they came into compliance with their civil rights obligations.. I began at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. in 1980. I became the Managing Partner in 2005. I have represented thousands of individuals injured as a result of the carelessness of others. I have focused a lot of my energies on the representation of individuals with traumatic brain injuries. I am a founding member of the Brain Injury Association of D.C. (BIADC). I currently serve as Vice President of BIADC and assisted in the drafting of the Athletic Concussion Protection Act of 2011 – a District of Columbia law that protects youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion from reentering play unless cleared by a healthcare provider.. I represented approximately 15 of the families of developmentally disabled wards of the District of Columbia that died in the D.C. operated group home system. A plaque memorializing the deaths of these individuals has been placed in their honor, as a result of this litigation, outside the door of the Director of HHS of the District of Columbia. I have represented numerous children that suffered brain injury at birth as well as individuals that suffered profound brain injury as a result of the use of cyanoacrylate (the chemical equivalent of Superglue®) as an embolization device. I have also successfully represented a 6 yr. old child that suffered profound brain injury as a result of near drowning.. In December 2012, I was elected to the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of America. In January 2014, I was elected to a 2-year term as Treasurer of the Brain Injury Association of America.. Some highlights of 2014 and 2015 include the continued successful management of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. and the mentoring of all partners and associates regarding trial technique and litigation strategies, as well as the approaches most likely to lead to the successful resolution of cases with values of approximately $1,000,000 or more at mediation.. I was counsel of record in Peluso-Riti v. Treeman, Inc., et al., which concerned an incident that resulted in our client having to undergo surgery to replace a fractured screw which was placed in her back in a pre-accident surgery. Unfortunately, one of the prongs of the instrument used to insert the disc material broke and remains inside Ms. Peluso-Riti’s spine. This case was favorably resolved by settlement.. I am also counsel of record in Galloway v. Alexandria Transit Company, et al. which involves a lady who was injured when she was struck by a bus while she was crossing in the crosswalk. Our client was dragged under the wheel of the bus which resulted in severe, permanent injuries. This case is scheduled for trial in the Fall.. The law firm has filed a class action in Jane Doe 2, et al. v. Georgetown Kesher Israel, et al. regarding the videotaping of women while they were participating in a religious ritual bath known as a "mikvah" at Kesher Israel Synagogue under the supervision of Rabbi Freundel. Rabbi Freundel has been sentenced to more than 6 years in jail but the civil case is proceeding.. The law firm filed Green, et al. v. Cosby, et al., a case which seeks compensation for injuries to the reputation of the Plaintiffs sustained as a result of the alleged defamatory comments by Defendant Cosby and/or his agents. As managing partner, I assist in the development of the litigation strategy.. In short, my entire career has been dedicated to successfully representing those that have been adversely affected by the careless behavior of others.
Wayne Cohen has been recognized both locally and nationally by the media for his work. He is the founder and managing partner of Cohen & Cohen, P.C. Mr. Cohen is an AV-rated lawyer, whose practice is concentrated in the areas of medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents, product liability, class actions, and other personal injury areas. In short, he has devoted his professional career to representing the rights of the injured. Mr. Cohen has appeared on numerous occasions in local and national television shows and print media. Mr. Cohen has been called one of "Washington's best lawyers", one of Washington's "top 40 lawyers under 40," one of "Washington's top trial lawyers," one of "the 50 best lawyers in Washington," and "one of the city's most feared personal injury lawyers." (Washingtonian Magazine, November 2017, November 2015, November 2013, November 2011, December 2009, July 2006, August 2004, April 2002, and June 2001, respectively).The Washington Examiner identified Mr. Cohen as a "prominent, personal injury lawyer" on January 31, 2006. He was named in The American Trial Lawyers Association's 2008 Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the District of Columbia. Mr. Cohen has been named as one of Washington DC's Super Lawyers for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019.. Mr. Cohen has been an Associate Professorial Lecturer of Law at The George Washington University Law School since 1993, where he currently teaches Trial Skills. He is also the former President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington D.C. (TLA-DC, D.C. branch of ATLA), is a former Board of Governor of the TLA-DC, a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, former Chairman of the Litigation Section of the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the former chair of the Injury to Persons and Property Section of the D.C. Bar. Mr. Cohen also served a 2 year appointment to the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland, Peer Review Committee. Perhaps it was The Wall Street Journal in a feature article on Mr. Cohen which most clearly identified him, as "brash, aggressive, and enterprising." Mr. Cohen, who is a former amateur boxer, zealously pursues his cases and has won millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients.Mr. Cohen is a graduate of the University of Michigan (with distinction - 1988) and the University of Miami (cum laude - 1991).. Mr. Cohen holds the highest rating, AV, by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating system. Mr. Cohen’s experience has been recognized locally and nationally on television shows, print media, and radio.
Gerard E. Mitchell represents individuals who are victims of medical malpractice or other acts of negligence. He is consistently listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America, which recently named him Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year 2014-2015 in the Washington D.C. Area. The April 2002 Washingtonian Magazine described him as having the "reputation as the area's most effective medical-malpractice attorney.". Mr. Mitchell is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is former President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and was TLA’s Lawyer of the Year in 1984. He also serves as the President of the Youth Leadership Foundation, an organization that offers character and academic training for inner-city youth.. Mr. Mitchell graduated from Georgetown University and the University of Virginia School of Law. He and his wife, Germana, have nine children.
I represent injured bicyclist, I campaign for better bike law, and advocate for safer, better biking for all.
I have been handling personal injury cases, including automobile accident cases, slip and fall cases, and medical malpractice claims, for over 20 years. I have personally handled in excess of 5,000 cases, and I have been selected numerous times by Washingtonian Magazine, as one of the best personal injury attorneys in the Washington, DC area. Additionally, I have never had less than an AV (the highest rating attainable) by the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory.. Recently, my firm ranked among the top three law firms in the DC area (category: Best Malpractice Representation), by The National Law Journal & Legal Times (2011 Reader's Survey).. I was also selected for inclusion on the 2012 Superlawyers list (Plaintiff's Personal Injury), which is based on "a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement" (www.superlawyers.com). I have also been selected as one of the top 10 personal injury lawyers in the Washington, DC area, by the editors of , which is a reference tool designed to help professionals find other highly qualified professionals in other fields. Personal injury lawyers are selected based on “Reputation among peer group, based on multiple interviews with professionals who practice apart from the professional in question.” Weight is also given to the “Volume of client work in a given practice area.” is not compensated in any way for their endorsements.. I am a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the Maryland Bar, the Pennsylvania Bar and I am admitted to practice in all area federal courts, including The United States Supreme Court. Gelb & Gelb, P.C. was founded in 1954 by my father Joseph D. Gelb, The firm is listed on the Bar Register of Preeminent firms.
Roger C. Johnson founded the law firm of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot in September of 1979. His practice focuses on all types of plaintiff personal injury litigation.