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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
Chad McCoy is a lawyer that works for you. His passion lies in making things right for his client, whatever the issue. Chad wants to make sure that you get the representation and compensation you deserve. Too many times insurance companies use their economic power to leverage victims into taking a settlement that is less than they deserve and less than the law provides. Your case is important to you and therefore it’s important to Chad.. After graduating 4th in his class at the University of Kentucky Law School, Chad went on to work for the likes of Stites & Harbison; Parr, Waddoups, Brown, Gee, & Loveless (now Parr Brown). Not satisfied representing big corporations, Chad and some law school classmates formed McCoy & Sparks, PLLC. Then, after knowing each other and working together for almost twenty years, Chad & Sheila joined forces to create the Dream Team at McCoy & Hiestand, PLC.. Chad is a proud geek—at one time he could program in five computer languages. He reads constantly and tries to learn something new every day. He enjoys spending his spare time with his wife and twin boys, as well as fly fishing, running, and skiing. Presently, Chad is a licensed pilot, high school robotics team coach and adjunct professor of law at a local college.. This is an advertisement.
Jonathan (“Jon”) Hollan is a highly accomplished, Lexington-based trial lawyer. He has spent his career representing those in Kentucky and beyond who were injured by the wrongful acts of others. He has exclusively handled personal injury cases from the outset of his career, with a primary focus on cases involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, trucking companies, commercial vehicles, severe automobile crashes, brain injuries, and bad-faith insurance practices.. Jon is a passionate litigator with a proven record at trial. His Kentucky career has spanned from courtrooms in Pikeville to Paducah. He has tried numerous injury cases to verdicts statewide, quickly becoming one of the most prolific plaintiffs’ lawyers throughout the Commonwealth. In 2019, Jon made history as one of the youngest attorneys in Kentucky to secure a seven-figure jury verdict, a testament to his dedication and skill.. Jon is a perpetual learner, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and skills. He studies trials nationwide and is recognized within the NTL’s Top Ten Trucking Lawyers.. Each case presents a unique opportunity to Jon, who embraces the challenge of complex cases and utilizes technology and creativity to present each client’s story in the manner required for full justice.. Within the last several years, Jon has established himself as one of the country’s top legal authorities on cases involving CSP and DSP models, such as Amazon delivery vehicle crashes and accidents involving FedEx Ground contractors. Lawyers throughout the country have sought Jon’s experience and guidance on all matters of trucking, ranging from crashes involving defective brakes to driver fitness issues to spoliation of evidence from data recording devices. His dedication to identifying the root causes of tractor-trailer accidents has resulted in some of the largest known pre-trial trucking settlements obtained in the area over the last several years.
Injured? Call and ask to schedule a free personal injury consultation with Nolia.. As a partner at Batey Brophy & O'Dea, PLLC, I bring extensive trial attorney experience to the table. My practice focuses on personal injury cases, including serious car, motorcycle, and tractor-trailer accidents. I am dedicated to seeking justice for my injured clients, and many of them inevitably remain friends long after their cases are resolved.. I am passionate about advancing animal law in Kentucky. As a past Chair and active member of the Animal Law Section of the Kentucky Bar Association, I continue to advocate for animal rights in our state. I am also a proud member of the Kentucky Justice Association, and the American, Kentucky, and Louisville Bar Associations.. My academic background includes an LL.M in Animal Law from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College, a J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, and a BA from Western Kentucky University. During law school, I gained valuable experience working with Churchill Downs, Inc. in their legal/compliance department and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Small Business/Self-Employed Division. Before law school, I worked as a case manager with personal injury attorneys, helping injured parties battle insurance companies twenty years ago.. Outside of my legal practice, I enjoy playing pickleball and tending to my backyard vegetable garden. I am married to one of my law partners, Tim O'Dea, and we share our home with two rescued companions, Ozzy and Chop.
Tony Colyer has spent his entire legal career focused on injury law. This includes several years representing insurance companies’ interests in defending car wrecks and other cases. This experience gives Mr. Colyer a unique perspective and strengthens his ability to represent your needs.. As the son of a schoolteacher and union electrician, Mr. Colyer believes the justice system should protect citizens in times of vulnerability, including victims of personal injury. As a high school athlete, Mr. Colyer knows a thing or two about injuries.. Mr. Colyer was born and raised in Louisville, graduating from St. Xavier High School and then the University of Kentucky. He received his law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.. Past and current memberships, licensures and appointments:. TRIAL LAWYER. Mr. Colyer’s experience includes all phases of personal injury litigation, including trial and appeals. He is no stranger to the courtroom. Mr. Colyer believes the function of a good trial lawyer is quick results minimizing the cost on the client; however, he understands that some cases require litigation and trial. Mr. Colyer has the experience and resources required to ensure his clients receive a fair trial where a trial is necessary.. Mr. Colyer is proud to have served on the Kentucky Justice Association Board of Governors, as a Barrister Member of the America Inn of Court, and to have been appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to the Board of Tax Appeals for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He is a member of St. Patrick Church, and a founding member of the St. Xavier Emerging Leaders Society, and is active in many associations and charities. He and his wife are proud parents to two daughters and a puppy.
Natalie is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Kentucky. She then moved to Louisville to earn her law degree from the University of Louisville. In law school, Natalie excelled as a member of the Arbitration Moot Court team and the Journal of Law and Education. Upon graduation, Natalie began practicing in the area of personal injury and civil litigation. She also served as General Counsel for a Louisville real estate title company and is well-versed in land title issues and real estate law. Having known and worked together for years, Natalie and Doug teamed up to fight for injured victims. She is passionate about standing up for her clients against big insurance corporations.. In her free time, Natalie enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with her wife, Jessica, and their twin daughters.
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Joseph Massaro of Massaro Law LLC is a trusted attorney for a wide array of legal services including personal injury lawyer (car accidents, wrongful death, workers comp, dog bites), wills & estate planning lawyer, criminal defense lawyer (DUI, theft, drugs), and business lawyer for residents of Latrobe or Greensburg, PA and throughout the surrounding areas of Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Swank is a trial lawyer with many years of trial experience in State and Federal Courts. He has conducted successful jury trials and non-jury trials and obtained favorable settlements in the various counties comprising Western Pennsylvania as well as the Federal Courts in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Swank’s caseload and litigation experience are in a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Most notably, Mr. Swank has tried complex construction cases related to matters involving the construction of large industrial facilities as well as matters involving the defective construction of residential facilities. Mr. Swank is well-versed in representing owners, contractors, subcontractors, and engineers in these types of matters.. Additionally, Mr. Swank has successfully tried and otherwise resolved numerous criminal cases in State and Federal Courts. The gamut of his cases has involved Homicide, Manufacture, and Distribution of Controlled Substances, Sexual Offenses, and a wide range of other offenses ranging from complex matters involving forensic evidence to less complex matters including DUI. Regardless of the complexity of the offense, however, Mr. Swank realizes that when an individual is charged with a crime, that case is of critical importance to the accused and deserves immediate and continued attention to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.. Mr. Swank has also tried a number of very complex divorce and custody cases. These cases have involved the distribution of large and complex divorce estates, custody cases involving multiple State jurisdictions, and cases involving complex support and alimony issues. Lastly, Mr. Swank has handled personal injury matters involving a wide range of issues including wrongful death, automobile accidents, nursing home abuse cases and has seen many of those cases to very successful conclusions.. Education: Bachelor of Arts, History, Washington & Jefferson College (1985), Juris Doctorate, Syracuse University (1988).. Admissions: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Federal District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Bar Associations, Allegheny County Bar Association, Armstrong County Bar Association, Indiana County Bar Association, Westmoreland County Bar Association. Personal: Mr. Swank is a native of Armstrong County Pennsylvania and attended and graduated high school from the Kiskiminetas Springs School in Saltsburg, PA. He resides with his wife in Pittsburgh, PA, and has three grown children. His personal interests include skiing, cycling, fishing and traveling the United States.
DiFazio & DiFazio is a full-service general law practice committed to providing outstanding legal representation and personalized legal services to each of our clients. We offer over twenty-five years of experience representing clients in the greater Boston area, Attorney Kenneth J. DiFazio is experienced and prepared to obtain for every client the very best outcome in a timely and efficient manner. Every client is treated with the same concern and compassion, as each client brings a special set of circumstances to our law office.. No two cases are alike and we at DiFazio & DiFazio stand ready to pursue the very best legal representation for each client. The goal of DiFazio & DiFazio is to maintain an unblemished professional reputation in achieving the results each client desire. Concern, compassion and commitment are the hallmarks of the legal representation provided at DiFzio & DiFazio.. Whether through litigation mediation or collaborative law, Difazio & DiFazio always achieves the results that clients expect to receive.
Attorney Larson is a passionate and dedicated lawyer who holds himself to the highest standards of professional integrity. As a practitioner, Daniel prides himself on his hard work, resilience, and attention to detail.
Chester L. Tennyson, Jr. is proud to provide clients with over 30 years of skilled legal experience. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst for his undergraduate degree, then went on to graduate, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School with his Juris Doctorate in 1977. He is a member to a number of associations, including the Rhode Island Association for Justice, Professional Negligence Litigation Group, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, American Association for Justice, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, Nursing Home Litigation Group, Medical Negligence Information Exchange Group, and he is on the Board of Governors for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Call the Brockton personal injury attorneys at Tennyson Law Firm to learn more and to schedule your free consultation.
I have the experience, knowledege, passion and strength to go the distance with you on your legal issues.. Since first admitted to practice in 1990, I have been sucessful in all levels of the Trial Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as the United States Federal District Court in Boston.. I have also been sucessful in the Massachusetts State Supreme Court, the Appeals Court and Appeallate Division of the District Court. My diverse experience in the areas of personal injury and malpractice, construction site injuries, premises liability, family law and landlord tenant matters means you will receive the representation you need and deserve.. While maintaining a busy trial practice, I have continued to be very active in local and statewide civic and consumer organizations. Service to my community is an important issue to me.. My office is located in Scituate in the historic Joseph Soper House, circa 1729, which I, along with two other lawyers, recently renovated and made open to the public for the first time in over 250 years.
I have been an attorney since 1994, practicing in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I've recently rejoined Stevenson & Lynch, P.C. after spending the eight years working for insurance companies and their insureds in civil litigation defense. My varied legal experience as well as my background in litigation is valuable to the Clients of Stevenson & Lynch, P.C.I initially worked at Stevenson & Lynch, P.C. from 1995 through 2001. At that time, I concentrated my practice in a wide variety of legal areas including domestic relations, probate, contracts, collection, real estate and bankruptcy.From 2001 to 2009, I worked as a Trial Counsel for insurance defense firms, as both in-house and outside counsel. In this capacity, I defended individuals and companies in personal injury cases in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The cases included both automobile accident cases and premises liability claims. I was lead counsel on dozens of cases tried before judges or juries. I also frequently handled cases resolved through arbitration. My practice also included the defense of insurance companies in M.G.L. c. 93A/176D bad faith claims. Because I spent many years defending claims and working closely with insurance companies, I know how they view and handle claims. I use this knowledge to help my current personal injury clients get fully reimbursed for the injuries and damages they have suffered from the negligence of another.In 2009, I was elected to a three-year term as the Town Moderator in the Town of Easton.. I now concentrate my practice in the areas of domestic relations, personal injury, real estate, probate, contracts, and general litigation
Personal injury, family law and criminal defense attorney licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. My clients trust me to advocate for them with integrity and dedication. I gladly accept this responsibility and have built my practice one satisfied client at a time.. If you want an attorney that will tell you the truth, provide you with options, and help accomplish your goals, contact me. I frequently handle the following types of cases:. Civil Litigation: Serious Injury | Automobile Accidents | Motorcycle Accidents | Insurance Bad Faith | Insurance Claims |. Family Law: Divorce | Dissolution | Custody | Neglect & Abuse. Criminal Defense: Misdemeanor | Felony | DUI | Child Abuse
We are a firm in Northern Kentucky that handles every type of personal injury and criminal defense case, big or small. We routinely work on cases in Kentucky and Ohio, but are available to consult on cases nationwide.