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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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Brianne is a Founding Partner of her own firm, Falgien Warr & Iyer, P.C., and she specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation. She and her partners desperately wanted to build a personal injury and workers' compensation firm that focused more on taking care of its clients and devoting extensive time and attention to each case. She admittedly is a perfectionist and can now properly work up each case, and spend as much time with each of her clients as she desires, in order to achieve even better results for her clients than she was able to do while working for former employers. Her firm is built on integrity, kindness, laughter, happiness, hard and diligent work, and Brianne's goal is to get her clients back to their Colorado athletic and outdoor activities that Colorado folks crave and count on to survive and thrive. After all, nothing is more important than spending time with family, friends, participating in activities we love, and making memories. These passions are highly affected when you are injured. Your life gets turned upside down. You can count on Brianne and her team to be your compass, as they will guide you back to health and happiness. If you are looking for a firm that cares much less about making money and more about getting its clients back on that mountain, contact Brianne. Brianne and her team will get you back to being a Coloradan again. To contact Brianne, you can call her at , Ext. 1001, or email her at. Brianne joined her former firm, The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya in 2009, upon graduating from The University of Denver College of Law and immediately began her litigation career. While associated with The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, she tried jury trials, handled hundreds of mediations and depositions, negotiated countless six-figure settlements for clients, and pursued her clients’ rights to receive compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and suffering they have endured. Brianne created the personal injury litigation department there and was the head of the litigation department for over 8 years. She also spent several years at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya practicing workers' compensation.. She was first drawn to law because of her keen interest with the criminal justice system and crime investigation. Growing up, she wanted to be a criminal lawyer. In pursuit of that goal, she graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. However her perspective changed, as she became an adult and found that she was much better suited for civil law. While attending law school, Brianne spent three years as a Law Clerk and Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal for one of Denver’s largest personal injury firms. She fell in love with civil litigation and personal injury law and chose to make it her career.. “Litigation allows me to pursue the claim further to achieve a desired result for my clients. When the insurance company denies liability, or makes an insufficient offer to compensate my clients’ damages, litigation is the vehicle I can use to show I disagree with my opponents’ evaluations and opinions – to take the case further for my clients – to achieve results – to seek justice.”. Brianne loves the creativity involved as an attorney—every case is a different challenge. She is never bored in her career. She loves the sense of accomplishment she feels when she helps clients through a difficult problem, situation, or issue.. “My favorite part is getting to know my clients, and using my awareness of their values, beliefs, and desires to understand what they truly want as their outcome. I love that I have the tools, drive, thoughtfulness, and knowledge to help them reach that outcome.”. In 2012, Brianne was nominated and selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” for the state of Colorado, a prestigious invitation and distinguished honor presented by one of the country’s top attorney associations to a group of only 40 attorneys comprised of civil and criminal attorneys in each state. Achieving the Top 40 Under 40 is by special invitation and is extended only to those 40 attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young trial lawyer.. In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, Brianne was nominated and selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Colorado Rising Stars list, awarded to less than 2.5% of Colorado lawyers who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice.. In November 2017, Brianne received the Distinguished Lawyer Designation© from the Expert Network which is only conferred upon the Top 3% of Lawyers in the U.S. The Expert Network is the leading invitation only network for professionals who have contributed meaningfully to their field, and can demonstrate a distinct perspective on the future of their profession. The selection is based on a thorough multi-phase research and evaluation process, in order to select professionals who have demonstrated superior influence, leadership, reputation and knowledge. The Expert Network's review includes, among other factors, scrutiny of education, training, certifications, professional achievements, disciplinary history, and review of organizations and publications including Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Avvo and others.. Brianne was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming. She can maneuver this big city and her big city opponents like a champ; however, she’ll always be a small town girl, with small town values to the core.. When not advocating for her clients, Brianne enjoys hiking and snow shoeing in Colorado’s arduous mountains, camping, exercising, watching the Wyoming Cowboys, Denver Broncos, The UFC (MMA fighting), attending country music concerts, cruising throughout Colorado in her Jeep, spending time with friends and family, meeting new people, and traveling. Her favorite new passion is creating and running her new law firm and connecting with her wonderful clients.. Brianne and her husband, Corey, share their home in Wheat Ridge with their son Quinnlan Tennyson and two cats (Madden and Peyton). They were married in Cancun in 2007; they loved having a small destination wedding.
Megan Hottman earned her B.A. in Corporate Communications, magna cum laude, and her Juris Doctorate, both from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In college, Hottman volunteered as a CASA (Court-appointed special advocate). Realizing she wanted to help others as a career, she decided to become a lawyer. During law school, she worked as an intern for a solo practitioner and also for the Douglas County Attorney's Office (civil division). These jobs gave her a taste of the profession and more importantly, through her wonderful mentors and teachers, positively oriented her sense of professionalism and responsibility.. After law school, Hottman accepted two consecutive judicial clerkships. The first in Jackson County Circuit Court in Kansas City and the second in Jefferson County District Court in Golden. As a judicial law clerk, Hottman was responsible for drafting judicial orders, doing legal research for the judges, and serving as bailiff during jury trials. Hottman then joined a small firm in Boulder, where she gained valuable experience working on large consumer fraud mass actions, as well as individual personal injury cases.. In 2010, she started Hottman Law Office (HLO), aka "," which she says, "is the perfect combination of passion and profession - love of cycling and legal education culminated in this practice -I'm doing what I was meant to do." In addition to representing her own clients, she also works as a consultant with several Colorado plaintiff's firms. She has been endorsed as a cycling expert by other lawyers.
Brad Scriven has been practicing law in Colorado for over 30 years. As a Colorado native, Brad attended undergraduate school at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado (1987). He graduated Law School in 1990 attending the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. Brad was awarded the Zarlengo Merit Scholarship while attending The University of Denver. Brad is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Federal courts. He is a diehard Denver Broncos Fan, father to two children, Justin and Jamie. He is also a proud grandpa of Lorelai and Bradley and enjoys spending time on the weekends watching his grandchildren compete and perform in their sports and activities.
Robinson & Henry Senior Associate Matthew Hamblin is a compassionate and successful litigator. As a member of the firm's Personal Injury and Insurance Claim Denials Teams, Matt fights for individuals wronged by other people’s negligence. He negotiates on behalf of his clients at mediation and at trial. Before joining R&H, Matt helped low-income Native Americans draft wills and trusts in Nevada.
I grew up in New York City. I decided to become a lawyer after I had a bad experience of with an attorney. I was young when a family friend referred me to a lawyer who seemed to want to help. It turned out they didn’t, and I could never get in touch with them. It was a difficult process and it ended up hurting me. I realized I could do a better job than that. I pursued a career in the law, vowing to do good work for my clients.. I thought I would go into corporate law, but realized I wouldn't be helping any one and I later fell in love with trial law. The judges at one of my trial law competitions in school asked me to join their new firm when I graduated. It happened to be a personal injury firm and I have been practicing personal injury law ever since. Along the way, in my ten plus years as an attorney, I represented the insurance companies in personal injury cases. Trying multiple defense cases.. I know where the Insurance companies are coming from and I can explain to my clients how the insurance companies work. A lot of clients, when they come through my door are broken. They have been through a lot and the insurance companies are bullying them. They dont know what to do. They come to me to even the score. That is what I aim to do for my clients. I want my clients to know they are working with someone who has their back. I want to bring them back to a position of power.. In 2015 and 2016, I was named one of the top 40 trial attorneys under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association.. In 2016 I was named one the tio 25 Mass Tort attorneys by the Mass Tort Trial Association
Vinny Iyer is a founding partner of Falgien Warr & Iyer, P.C. and specializes in personal injury law and workers' compensation. Specifically, Vinny works on cases involving premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and insurance bad faith.. Vinny enjoys putting the pieces of a case together, like a puzzle, and revealing the most efficient way to resolve issues in order to help people. He is passionate about advocating, litigating, and negotiating for his clients. Vinny believes that an informed client is a happy client and takes the time to ensure that clients reasonably understand the issues and complexities in their case.. Vinny is admitted to practice in both Colorado and Nebraska.
Over the years, Skylar has gone from being an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (JAG) in the United States Air Force handling various aspects of civil and military law to becoming a nationally recognized personal injury and estate planning practice, handling all types of accident claims and civil litigation. Skylar is the founder and managing attorney at Hagen & Associates. Skylar’s legal practice focuses on a variety of personal injury cases including car accidents, slip and falls, product liability, wrongful death and more. In addition, we provide excellent estate planning representation such as revocable trusts, wills, codicils, durable power of attorney, HIPAA authorizations and more.. During Skylar's tenure as a JAG, she actively prosecuted numerous criminal court-martials, collaborated with the State Attorney's Office on labor and employment litigation matters, and provided legal assistance to servicemembers and their families in divorce, child custody, and other civil disputes. Additionally, Skylar directly engaged with generals and commanders to address military justice and legal procedures, while concurrently managing multi-million-dollar government contracts for the development of new military base infrastructures. Skylar completed her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Skylar completed her Juris Doctorate at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California.
McQuaid Injury Law provides high quality, personalized attention for people who have been injured due to the fault/negligence of another.. McQuaid Injury Law serves the people of Colorado, Arizona, Florida, and New Mexico with 20 years of experience.. The firm ensures you can obtain the best financial result for your case with the least amount of stress, uncertainty, and disruption to your life. We know how scary and confusing it can be following a car accident or injury that was not your fault. Our talented and hardworking staff hold the insurance companies accountable and work tirelessly on getting you the compensation you deserve so you can focus on what matters most: your health, family, and peace of mind.
Gregory Goehring has maintained a law practice in Lodi for over 20 years since being admitted to the California State Bar in 1994. He initially worked part time as a clerk for a Stockton law firm before going into private practice on a full time basis in 1999. Mr. Goehring concentrates in the areas of personal injury and estate/trust planning and litigation. He devotes personal time and attention to each of his cases, communicating regularly with his clients and timely responding to their questions and concerns. He strives to represent each client with honesty and integrity.. Mr. Goehring is married and has four children. He and his family reside in Lodi. He is a member of Calvary Reformed Chapel in Stockton, California. He is a member of the California State Bar and San Joaquin County Bar Association.. Mr. Goehring is also connected to various personal and professional organizations including BNI (Business Network International) where he assists other business leaders in the Lodi area with professional and personal referrals.
My name is Gerald Marcus and I am a Los Angeles personal injury attorney with The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus. If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another, then do not hesitate to contact my office. My firm is prepared to provide legal representation in car accident cases, dog bites, general negligence, and many other areas. With offices conveniently located throughout the Los Angeles county, you can look to us for the local representation that you need.
Mark D. Apelian is an advocate for personal injury victims and a bane to defense attorneys throughout the state of California. For the past 31 years, Mark's relentless dedication to achieving the maximum possible award for a client either at the negotiation table or in a courtroom has gained the attention of other lawyers and the gratitude of many clients and their families. Mark recently obtained a gross jury verdict from a 12 member jury in Victorville, CA for one of his clients in excess of $3.8 million dollars after the doctor who had been treating his client at a local hospital caused him considerable harm by ignoring him and the complaints he was voicing to hospital staff while still under his care. The doctor in question further made it known that he would "never offer a penny" to our client. Mr. Apelian was clearly able to persuade a small hometown jury to the contrary. He was also able to obtain nearly another $400,000 from the hospital as well.. Mark's drive to practice Personal Injury law stems from a simple belief: that good people who have been injured through someone else's negligence deserve a good result. Mark feels that it is a privilege to protect his clients' interests and has had the pleasure of helping many individuals receive the compensation that is rightfully theirs. In recognition of his seven-figure verdicts, Mark was admitted into the Million Dollar Advocates Circle which is a prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United Stateswhere Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Mark has also achieved a AVVO "Superb" rating.. Based on his tenacity and success in the courtroom, Mark has drawn the pointed attention of the Press. Los Angeles Magazine and the Southern California Super Lawyers publication have recognized Mark's superior legal abilities for each of their past 18 years by deeming him as one of few Southern California's Super Lawyers®. In 2020, Mark was recognized for having obtained a jury verdict that made The Top 50 Verdicts in all of California! Mark was also nominated as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for the state of California by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, was nominated as a candidate forTrial Lawyer of the Year in 2011, 2013 and 2020, was designated to be one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for multiple years,was recognized for his excellence in Personal Injury Law by the Lawyers of Distinction organization in 2019-2021, was listed in recognized for his Excellence and Achievements by the Southern California Legal Community as one of its Top Lawyers, Was Listed in Los Angeles Magazine as their chosen Top Lawyers for 2020-2021 and his firm has received multiple "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Awards for their excellence.. In addition to his litigation practice, Mark has also volunteered himself out as a Mediator, where he assists others in trying to informally resolve their conflicts, and has lectured before the Los Angeles County Bar Association in this regard.. Awards
Prior to going to law school I worked for an insurance company in the claims department. I handled in excess of 3000 claims for personal injury during that time. After passing the Bar I continued to work for the insurance company as an attorney. I know what the insurance companies like, don't like, how they will treat you and what they will do. I also know what they fear.. I am always available to talk about your case. I also know that most accident victims do not need an attorney. I have always hated it when an attorney takes on a case just to make more money than the client. I have helped many, many accident victims pursue their claims against an insurance company without taking a penny. Some will need an attorney to avoid being screwed by the insurance companies, but most do not.. I am a father of five children and I know I would not want anyone to take advantage of my kids, family or friends. Call me if you have any questions.
Daniel A. Spitzer is an attorney practicing entirely in the area of personal injury.. He received his B.S. from the University of Redlands and his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Additionally Mr. Spitzer earned a Masters in Dispute Resolution, with special focus on mediation advocacy, from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and a certificate from the Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law.. While at Pepperdine, Mr. Spitzer was twice chosen to compete as a member of Pepperdine’s nationally recognized trial advocacy team, as well as representing Pepperdine in the national ABA Legal Negotiation Tournament. Further, as a representative of the Straus Institute, he travelled to Paris where, by invitation of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), his team represented Pepperdine at the 7th Annual International Mediation Advocacy Competition.. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Spitzer had a twenty year career in business, with experience ranging from international high technology startups to petroleum distribution.. Mr. Spitzer is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice in the state courts of California and the United States Federal District Court (Central District).. His professional affiliations include memberships in the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.
Born in San Francisco, California on November 6, 1946, William Flahavan attended Saint Mary's College receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics in 1968. Mr. Flahavan received his Juris Doctor Degree from Hastings College of Law in 1971 where he was the Note and Comment Editor for the Hastings Law Journal, a member of the Thurston Honor Society and graduated Order of the Coif. Mr. Flahavan was admitted to the Bar of the State of California in January, 1972.