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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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I am a civil litigation attorney at The Law Offices of Leonard B. Ference located in Washington, DC. We provide our clients with a unique level of personal attention and experience in a wide array of legal areas. From Los Angeles, CA to Washington DC, the firm’s attorneys and I have fought to protect our clients’ interests in Civil Litigation matters, including personal injury, workplace discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, wage claims, wrongful arrest and police brutality, slander and other intentional tort actions, contract disputes and negotiations, and business litigation matters.
Michael K. Hibey is an associate at Simmons Hanly Conroy, where he focuses his practice primarily on helping individuals and families impacted by asbestos-related diseases. Before joining the firm in 2015, Mike practiced law in Washington, D.C. where he litigated personal injury cases on behalf of plaintiffs in federal and state courts throughout the Washington, D.C. area.. Mike has helped his clients, often individuals facing large businesses who have infringed on their rights, secure settlements for millions of dollars.. “I have dedicated my career to helping individuals have a voice in the legal system,” Mike said. “I am excited to continue working hard at Simmons Hanly Conroy, giving people, who are victims through no fault of their own, a chance to be heard.”. For five years, Mike practiced law at his own firm, Mitchell & Hibey LLP, in Washington, D.C. This invaluable experience allowed him to learn the ins and outs of every client’s case, from the initial client interview to investigation of the case, from writing discovery to taking depositions and trying or settling cases.. Prior to founding Mitchell & Hibey, Mike worked at a civil litigation firm in Washington, D.C. He also served as law clerk to the Honorable Robert I. Richter at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.. Mike graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2005 after earning his bachelor’s degree in finance and history in May 2001 from the University of Notre Dame. In 2014 and 2015, he was recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in Washington, D.C. He is a member of The Barristers, American Association for Justice, District of Columbia Trial Lawyers’ Association, and Superior Court Trial Lawyers’ Association.
Richard L. Gilman is a Principal and Co-Founder of Gilman & Edwards, L.L.C. He works primarily with bankruptcy, tax controversy, credit counseling / debt solutions, general corporate, real estate/mortgage refinance, personal injury/auto accidents and general civil and criminal litigation matters. Mr. Gilman is a former federal trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he prosecuted civil tax cases throughout the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts. While serving in this capacity, he won the "Outstanding Attorney" award in 1996. Before working for the Tax Division, Mr. Gilman was a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing Division. While at HUD, he issued informal opinions regarding the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and prosecuted complaints of discriminatory housing practices on behalf of aggrieved persons.
Mr. Brennwald was born in Cameroon, West Africa, grew up in Switzerland, and now proudly calls Washington home. Mr. Brennwald is a world traveler and fluent in French. Mr. Brennwald has been practicing law in the DC area for nearly 30 years. During that time, Mr. Brennwald has litigated thousands of cases, handled dozens of jury and bench trials, appeared before over 100 judges, and obtained millions in compensation for his medical malpractice and personal injury clients. Mr. Brennwald was an adjunct professor at Washington Adventist University.
Michael S. Morgenstern's dedication to representing the rights of average citizens hurt by big companies stems from his own small town upbringing. His father, Carl, a Harvard Law School graduate, disliked 'big corporate law,’ opting instead for the 'common touch' by practicing general law in the small town of Hamilton, Ohio. As a boy, Morgenstern worked in his father's law practice after school learning the skills that would later lay the moral and business structure foundation he would need for his successful law practice today.Graduating from American University Law in 1978, Morgenstern began his legal career clerking for Judge James B. Parsons who was the Chief Judge of the United States Federal District Court in Chicago and also the first African-American federal judge in the history of the United States. After completing the clerkship, Morgenstern joined the 9th largest law firm in the country, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, in its New York City office. Not satisfied working on cases with "nameless faces,” Morgenstern left corporate law to become an instructor at Brooklyn Law School. While at Brooklyn Law, he wrote several treatises and law review articles focusing on the rights of victims and consumers. During this process of research and writing, Morgenstern realized that he missed practicing law; only this time, like his father, he was drawn to helping people with real issues.In 1988, Morgenstern moved to the Washington, DC area to establish his own practice dedicated solely to representing the injured. Today, with offices in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, Morgenstern Injury Lawyers consists of attorneys who follow Michael's approach to meticulous attentive client service.“We accept a smaller number of cases per year than most other personal injury law firms so that all of our clients get the attention I would expect if I had been injured. My job is not simply the practice of law,” says Morgenstern. "My job is to help put my clients and their families' lives back together after something bad has happened. My clients have already been injured once; my responsibility is to take steps to insure no further harm is done.”Morgenstern's impressive record of verdicts and settlements proves that his approach works. Among these was a landmark $59.7 million verdict against Toyota Motor Corporation and a $3.35 million settlement with Metrobus.The combination of solid legal know-how and the moral commitment to help all citizens has earned Michael S. Morgenstern an "A-V Preeminant" rating for 30 years - the highest rating for both legal ability and ethical standards - from Martindale-Hubbell. He is also repeatedly named a "Top Lawyer" by Washingtonian Magazine and elected to Maryland and DC SuperLawyers.
The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff is one of New York’s largest and most successful personal injury law firms that specializes in construction accidents, personal injury, premises liability, trip and falls, commuter accidents, and sexual abuse and assault cases.Attorney Michael “The Bull” Lamonsoff is known for his relentless approach when fighting for his clients. For Michael, the only acceptable outcome is victory. He has put together a team of highly aggressive litigators that have won over $500 million dollars for the firm’s clients. Some of the awards are the highest settlements and verdicts in NYC history. The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff has been featured in New York Magazines’ Top Verdict and Settlements for its achievements for the past 5 years. Mr. Lamonsoff has been inducted into the Million Dollar and Multi-Million-dollar Advocates’ forum. His mission is clear. When he and his firm were featured by New York Magazine's Leaders in the Law edition as a leading personal Injury lawyer, he stated "I love to win, and my clients love me for it."
Seni Popat, the founder of the Law Office of Seni Popat, has more than 10 years of experience fighting for clients in the courtroom. A dedicated bankruptcy and personal injury lawyer in Queens, NY, he has appeared before numerous judges, settlements conferences, state and federal court hearings, arbitrations, and jurors. Seni is well known for his hands-on approach. He understands how serious the situation is for his clients, and deeply cares about how this case will affect their future. As a client, you can count on working closely with him through every stage of your case.Seni has a strong reputation for being a fierce litigator among clients and peers alike. His impressive record of outstanding case results has earned him official designation as a “Super Lawyer” by his colleagues. If you are interested in retaining Seni’s services, contact the Law Office of Seni Popat today to request a free initial consultation.
A founding partner of the prominent New York City law firm of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Minc holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University, a Masters Degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a Law Degree from Seton Hall University.. Upon graduation from law school he joined one of the oldest and highly regarded personal injury and medical malpractice law firms in New York City.. Throughout his career, he has represented the most seriously injured in our city. His accomplishments include a nonstop stream of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.. He has been recognized as a Newsweek top injury attorney as well as a leader in personal injury and medical malpractice law. He has been awarded Super Lawyer status 10 years running, and has been recognized by Martindale Hubble as a tenacious and skilled trial attorney.. His cases and commentary have been featured on ABC, NBC, the NY Post and the NY Law Journal.. Mr Minc’s cases include a $15 million verdict for a brain injured 54-year-old, an $8 million medical malpractice victory for a young girl negligently treated in the recovery room, a hard fought $5.5 million verdict for an automobile accident victim, a $5.4 million settlement on behalf of construction worker that was burned by flammable liquids, and a $3.6 million settlement for a construction worker injured falling off a scaffold.. His hallmark is how hard he works for his clients, the bond he creates with them and the spectacular results he achieves for them.
Jacob Oresky founded Oresky & Associates, PLLC, and now serves as the firm’s managing attorney. As a personal injury attorney, Jacob Oresky handles all types of injury cases in the Bronx and Queens including car accidents, construction accidents, slip & fall accidents, and other injuries caused by negligence.. Jacob Oresky helps families who have lost loved ones to accidents to recover compensation for their losses. Mr. Oresky helps accident victims fight for just injury compensation.. As a Bronx personal injury lawyer, he has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. His settlements and damage awards consistently rank among the highest in the state.. Mr. Oresky earned a Bachelor’s degree in management from SUNY at Binghamton. He earned his J.D. degree from the Pace University School of Law. Mr. Oresky was admitted to the New York Bar in 1987 and is admitted to practice in all courts in the state. He is also admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.. Mr. Oresky builds a strong relationship with clients by understanding their situations and providing honest and direct legal advice. As a result, he has earned the respect of colleagues and clients. Super Lawyers has included him on its list of New York’s Super Lawyers since 2012.. He has earned high praise from his clients with a 5.0 client review rating (a perfect score) on Avvo. Mr. Oresky believes in getting the best possible outcome for each client and dedicates his firm’s full resources to every case.
We are "Serious Lawyers for Serious Money" - top-caliber attorneys responsive and aggressive in representing you. Call for a free consultation and get the compensation and security you deserve.. Michael Manoussos is the founding and managing member of Michael Manoussos & Co PLLC. Mr. Manoussos is admitted to the New York State Bar, the Federal Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Manoussos, a former law clerk to a chief judge, is a distinguished litigation and trial attorney. He is a former Director of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and former personal counsel to government officials and a county political party leader. Mr. Manoussos was a finance vice-chairman to a United States Senator. Mr. Manoussos advises and represents clients in State and Federal courts.. Michael Manoussos has obtained multi-million dollar settlements and awards for his clients, and has successfully briefed legal issues, including of first impression. Mr. Manoussos provides high-caliber and powerful representation to his clients. Mr. Manoussos was selected as a Life Member to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, "The Top Trial Lawyers in America." Mr. Manoussos was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Assembly of the State of New York.. Michael Manoussos is a former adjunct professor of law and politics, whose opinions on constitutional issues have appeared in the New York Times, etc. Mr. Manoussos is a former Trustee of the State University of New York, Stony Brook Foundation and a Board Member of its National Advisory Board and Dean’s Council. Mr. Manoussos is a Distinguished University Alumni Honoree, Convocation Speaker and Distinguished Department Alumnus.. Mr. Manoussos received his Bachelor of Arts from the University at Stony Brook and his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. He has completed programs of instruction for lawyers at Harvard Law School and an executive education program at Columbia University Graduate School of Business.
Attorney Albert Cohen is the founder and owner of Cohen & Cohen Law Group, P.C., conveniently located in Forest Hills, New York. Mr. Cohen has a busy and successful practice with focus on; estate planning and elder law, personal injury, and immigration. Mr. Cohen completed his undergraduate at Cleveland State University and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Pace University School of Law, cum laude. He has been in practice since 2002. He is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the New York State Bar Association’s elder law, estates and trusts section.. At our law firm, we combine legal skills with compassion and understanding. We are a boutique law firm with four different departments specializing in estate planning, personal injury, real estate, and immigration. We pride ourselves developing estate plans personalized to the needs of each client and insure that the assets and real estate of each client are transferred according to their wishes. Consideration is given to the avoidance of probate and the protection of assets from nursing home care, estate taxes, creditors and others. Mr. Cohen is a frequent speaker and lecturer in the area of estate planning in NYC. He has the insight and skill to recognize costly future problems and to minimize or avoid them.. Mr. Cohen is an active member of the community and has received a community leadership presented by U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. He has also received a Proclamation from the Council of the City of New York, in honor of his outstanding service contributions to New York City. He has provided pro bono services and contributed to a wide range of charitable causes and events.. Cohen & Cohen Law Group, P.C. will give you peace of mind and secure your assets.
As a Senior Trial Attorney in the King's County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Galleshaw prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in the New York Supreme Court, New York City Criminal Court, and New York State Family Court. Upon leaving the District Attorney's Office, Mr Galleshaw worked in the litigation department of one of the Country's most respected Insurance Defense Firms, where he handled a wide range of complex litigation matters, including Products Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Construction Accidents, Lead and Asbestos Poisoning, and General Negligence Claims.. For the past several years, Mr. Galleshaw's practice has focused on all personal injury and criminal defense litigation matters. He is available in all of New York City, New York State, New Jersey, and U.S. Federal Courts.. Our experienced lawyers represent clients in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense throughout New York City. We have offices in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Call or email today for a free consultation.
Rohit Kumar, Esq. understands the impact that unexpected events can have on your life and your well-being.. He has diligently represented hundreds of clients in a variety of serious accident cases, which include motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, pedestrian knockdowns, and nursing home abuse & neglect. His understanding of the implications a personal injury can have on an individual enables him to build valuable relationships with his clients. His empathetic nature eases clients who have been through traumatic ordeals, empowering them through education regarding their case and respective rights.. A graduate of St. John's University - School of Law, Rohit passionately advocates for his clients and refuses to back down.. Rohit is admitted to practice law in the state of New York and currently serves on the Board of the South Asian Bar Association.
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Since graduating law school in 1998 I have held my role as a lawyer and responsibility to society in very high regard. I take my job extremely serious and am always willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best representation for my clients. Part of that represention is ensuring the client understand the process, what is expected of them, the possible outcomes as well as the risks along the way. Currently, my law firm, Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP, handles serious personal injury and criminal defense matters as well as commercial litigation issues. We are always available for free consultations in our office or at a location more convenient for you.