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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

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. 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

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Logan 84321
Firm: Bearnson & Caldwell, LLC

Wayne provides a wide range of legal services, including in areas such as personal injury, criminal law, litigation, family law, wrongful death, landlord/tenant disputes, employment law, civil rights claims and estate planning.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (520) 462-5163
Location: Tucson 85704
Firm: Doug Newborn Law Firm, PLLC

Doug is a former Navy Nuclear Submarine officer and Air Force JAG who worked with the Department of Defense and Department of State (the US Embassy in Kabul) while deployed to Qatar and Afghanistan to help draft the Status of Forces Agreement and Bilateral Security Agreement signed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai in September 2014. Also, while Doug was deployed, he briefed a 1-Star General on developing Intelligence Law issues on a weekly basis, as well as (among other things) advising US Central Command on information releases regarding detainees and other sensitive records.. How does this help you? Doug knows how to manage multiple areas of the law while bringing efficiency and a unique personal touch. In other words, you won’t be our only client, but our goal is to make you feel like you’re our only client.. Doug met his wife in Tucson while earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona College of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.  Doug also graduated from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2012 where he earned the Ralph E. Long Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to the College of Law in 2011, the Gonzales-Villarreal Bridge Program Award in 2012, and earned several other scholarships and awards (read below in Doug's Avvo profile for more information).. Also, while earning his Law Degree, Doug worked for the Law School’s Veterans’ Advocacy Clinic; Chief Judge John Roll’s office in the Federal District Court in Tucson, Arizona; and Judge Eileen Hollowell’s chambers at the Bankruptcy Court in Tucson, Arizona. Doug also argued an immigration/asylum case at the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California, under the Law School’s Ninth Circuit Pro Bono Appellate program. During Law School, Doug was an Editor for the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy (Vol 35, Issue 1), and worked with University of Arizona MBA students in the MBA & Law School’s Law, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Program where he acted as counsel and volunteered his time at the Arizona Center for Innovation assisting current and future Entrepreneurs to develop and protect their rising enterprises.. On the side, Doug spends as much time as he can with his wife and four children, assists Churches, Schools, and Religious Non-Profits, and is an Allied Attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom, a First Amendment Legal Advocacy Organization. Admissions: Supreme Court of Arizona Federal District of Arizona Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Follow Doug on Twitter:  @DougNewborn. Like Our Page on Facebook:

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Tucson 85719
Firm: Richard L. Lougee, Jr.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Tucson 85741
Firm: Jeff GOULD Law

Injured?  Fight Back.  Call Jeff Gould, the "Attorney In Your Corner."  Proudly serving Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita and Tucson.. Focused on you and your best interests - Always.  Experienced. Honest.  Aggressive.   Emphasis on Plaintiff’s Personal injury.  Additional areas of substantial practice include: DUI and CRIMINAL DEFENSE.  I spent many years as insurance defense counsel for the top 5 US insurers; then I oversaw all claims in Litigation, in the state of Alaska, for a nationwide automobile / casualty insurance company.   I recommitted to practicing injury law for the injured individual - rather than faceless corporations going to the bank on the backs of others.   I am devoted to helping you obtain maximum damages for your injuries from these insurance companies and more.  I know how the system works.. Admitted in Arizona and Alaska - 22 years experience.    Life-long Alaskan relocated to Arizona for the last 13 years as a Small Business Owner thriving in adverse market economy.  Enjoy hands on involvement in the community, with volunteers and organizations that are creative and empower people by advancing social and economic justice.   Gratitude.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
+1 (520) 900-6699
Location: Tucson 85719
Firm: Rockafellow Law Firm

Full time practice in personal injury, wrongful death and medical negligence since 1973. AV rated by Martindale Hubbel.  Certified as a Specialist in Injury and Wrongful death by the State Bar of Arizona.  Named as one of the Best Lswyers in America and a Member of Arizona's Best Lawyers.  Visit our website at for video and client ratings.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
+1 (520) 416-4309
Location: Tucson 85701
Firm: Priscilla Frisby Attorney at Law PLLC

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Tucson 85711
Firm: Thrush Law Group

Bradley Thrush is a longtime Tucsonan who has devoted his life to protecting the rights of others. After receiving his undergraduate degree from The University of Arizona and doing graduate work at UCLA, Mr. Thrush entered The University of Arizona Law School because “someone needs to stand up for the individual.”. At law school, Mr. Thrush was an editor on the school’s Journal of International and Comparative Law, but his heart was that of a trial attorney. Before graduating law school, Mr. Thrush had already represented clients in three jury trials and numerous bench trials. After law school, to better hone his trial skills, Mr. Thrush joined the City of Tucson Public Defenders Office where he successfully defended hundreds of cases. In 1997, Mr. Thrush entered private practice where he has exclusively focused on representing people injured by the acts of others. Together with his associates, Mr. Thrush has assembled a team of skilled trial lawyers whose focus is the quality representation of persons who have been injured by the negligence of others, who have been accused of crimes, and who are involved in divorce and other family law matters

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Tucson 85701
Firm: Ruiz Law Firm

I represent clients in all types of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle collisions, premise liability, slip and falls, animal bites, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. I received my law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law.. I serve on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Division of the Pima County Bar Association.  I am a native of El Paso, Texas, and a fluent Spanish speaker. Hablo español y me da gusto a representar a clientes que hablan espanol.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Tucson 85719
Firm: Bache & Lynch

FRANCES T. LYNCH was born in the United Kingdom and attended undergradute school at the University of Colorado, where she graduated with honors. Prior to receiving her law degree from the University of Arizona in 1988, where she wrote for and edited the Arizona Law Review, Ms. Lynch worked in Colorado as a newspaper reporter. During the past twenty years, she has published articles, columns and essays, appeared as a legal expert on talk radio throughout the United States, has served as a technical consultant for the film industry, and is the author of the book Draw The Line: Guide to A Sexual Harassment Free Workplace, (Oasis Press 1995). Ms. Lynch has a strong interest in public service. She worked for Southern Arizona Legal Aid and was formerly Program Director for the Tohono O'Odham Advocate Program. Ms. Lynch has practiced in both Tucson and Phoenix and has litigated hundreds of trials throughout Arizona. She served a term as Presiding Judge for Oro Valley Magistrate Court and also served as a Judge Pro Tempore for Pima County. Ms. Lynch is also a contributing author to "World of Criminal Justice," (2001) "Encyclopedia of Everyday Law," (2002) "Notable Black American Women," (2002) and "American Law," (2003) all published by The Gale Group. She is presently working on a series for .

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Tucson 85718
Firm: Rabb & Rabb PLLC

Attorney Matthew L. Rabb is an Arizona native, born and raised in Tucson. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. Following graduation in the spring of 2003 he moved to Washington, D.C. for a year, where he worked as an intern in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions under Senator Edward M. Kennedy. He also worked volunteered and worked for Sen. Kennedy at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.. After completing his internship with Senator Kennedy, Matthew moved to Oklahoma City where he attended Oklahoma City University School of Law. There he earned his J.D. in 2008, and immediately began working as an attorney alongside his father Chip. Matthew became an associate attorney at the Rabb Penny Law Firm, and delved into family law, personal injury, DUI law and estate planning, including wills, trusts and probate. After several years spent immersing himself in these areas of practice, Matthew realized he had a passion for helping clients in DUI law and personal injury, and began directing his focus to those areas.. Today Matthew continues to develop his trial and injury law practice as well as helping clients in DUI and estate planning matters, and was recently lead counsel in a multi-week jury trial against the BNSF Railway Company in California. His experience in DUI, estate planning and trial litigation compares to few others, and has earned him the honor of member and partner of Rabb & Rabb, PLLC.. Education. Admissions/Memberships. Community Involvement

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Santa Ana 92701
Firm: Rizio and Nelson

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Birmingham 35203
Firm: Sellers Law Group, LLC

Attorney Sellers has expertise in the areas of Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. She has successfully recovered six figure settlements for her injury clients.. After successfully passing the Alabama State Bar Exam, she founded her legal practice, Sellers Law Group, LLC which serve individuals in the Birmingham, AL community and surrounding areas.. She brings what she calls the 3 P's of Business whenever engaging with a potential client. This includes the ability to be Personable, Passionate, and Persistent for her clients. For more information, visit her firm's website at !

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Dedham 02026
Firm: Brooks & Crowley LLP

Founding Partner in small full-service law firm with a concentration on personal injury cases. These have included car-truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, product liability and medical malpractice. Brooks and Crowley will be there anytime and anywhere to help with your biggest legal matters.. .

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Quincy 02169
Firm: Powers & Caccavale

Since 2011, I've represented injured individuals in all types of workers’ compensation and personal injury claims.   Before becoming an attorney, I attended Suffolk University Law School, which is where my passion for representing individuals began when I successfully represented clients as a member of the school’s Housing Clinic.  After graduating from law school in 2010, I passed both the Massachusetts and New Hampshire bar exams.. I'm a native of Massachusetts and I've lived here my whole life.  I graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in history and a minor in French.  Before attending law school, I also earned my Master’s Degree in history from Boston College in 2006 and I also worked at a law firm in Newton, MA focusing in real estate law.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Brockton 02301
Firm: Law Offices of Sean M Murphy, P.C.

Attorney Sean M Murphy practices in areas of Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant, Civil Litigation, Probate Litigation, Business, Land Use, and Personal Injury.. He is a U. S. Navy veteran and was awarded the Navy Achievement Metal, an Armed Forces Expeditionary Metal, a Good Conduct Metal, and received citations. He was honorably discharge in 1999.. Attorney Murphy’s experience goes beyond the legal field and includes; starting and running small businesses, commercial construction and development, many years as a HUD Approved Real Estate Appraiser, and was an electrician. He also has experience in business valuation and was trained at the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA).. He graduated Cum Laude (in the top 12% of his class) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. While in law school he was a member of Law review and took part in Thomas Jefferson’s Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.. Attorney Murphy’s volunteer work includes; Attorney of the day in Brockton Probate and Housing Courts, Small Claims Mediator, and Youth Basketball Coach.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Braintree 02184

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Braintree 02184

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Boston 02108
Firm: Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

Having recovered millions of dollars worth of compensation for his clients, John M. Vlassakis is a personal injury lawyer at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., who has the knowledge and experience necessary to get results. Mr. Vlassakis graduated from Suffolk University Law School with his Juris Doctorate in 1988. He got his start with Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., a few years before that, in 1986. Since then, Mr. Vlassakis has developed a staunch reputation as a relentless litigator - a fitting skill since he is the head of the litigation department at the law firm. From car accidents to workers' comp, John M. Vlassakis has the experience necessary to get his clients the compensation they need and deserve.. In the world of personal injury law, experience is everything. The more experience an attorney has, the better they will be able to understand the complexities of the law and build a strong case on your behalf. John M. Vlassakis has been representing injured clients for over 30 years. As a member of several Bar associations and a massive track record of great results, Mr. Vlassakis has the experience you need on your side. And it is not just his clients who have a great deal of admiration and respect for his work - his peers do too. Mr. Vlassakis has been named one of the Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys by superlawyers.com for six consecutive years. He has taught many seminars in the past based on his years of experience and the strategies he employs.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: New Bedford 02740
Firm: Morgan & Murphy, LLP

At Morgan & Murphy, Dale Morgan is a founding partner and personal injury attorney in Massachusetts. For over three decades, Attorney Morgan has provided effective and compassionate legal services to individuals living throughout Massachusetts. She is highly knowledgeable in personal injury law and is committed to providing her clients with the highest quality of care possible. Backed by a long track record of success, Attorney Morgan can help you fight for the compensation you need and deserve. She is overwhelmingly involved in the legal community, as she is a member of numerous organizations, including the Massachusetts Bar Association, Bristol County Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and American Bar Association.. She genuinely cares about her clients and will do everything she can to help you get the financial resources to which you are entitled. Call and schedule your free consultation.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Braintree 02184
Firm: Law Offices of Edward J. O'Brien

Ed O'Brien represents clients in the areas of Federal and State appellate advocacy, civil litigation, real estate, wills, the administration of estates and small business. He grew up in Boston and graduated from Boston College. He earned his law degree at Boston University School of Law in 1985 and has since been successfully representing clients. Attorney O’Brien has over thirty years of experience in litigation, real estate, wills, trusts and estate administration. He represents clients seriously injured in accidents, and condominium associations, landlords, tenants, residential and commercial real estate buyers and sellers, and small business owners.. Admitted to:Massachusetts Bar: 1985United States District Court of Massachusetts: 1986First Circuit Court of Appeals: 1986United States Supreme Court: 1989New Hampshire Bar: 2016. Member: Massachusetts Bar Association,New Hampshire Bar Association

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