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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
Belashia Wallace is an award-winning injury attorney and certified mediator who has earned the reputation of garnering the maximum monetary recovery for her clients throughout all phases of litigation. Within her first few months in the field, she garnered more than $1 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of her clients. She has also been featured throughout various legal publications for her successful trial results, which she attained singlehandedly against teams of multiple acclaimed attorneys and law firms.. As a former Assistant District Attorney for Harris County, Belashia prosecuted hundreds of cases before being promoted to work on a $2 million grant project for the State of Texas. In addition to receiving judicial recognition for her favorable first-chair trial victories, she was also awarded by the State’s Human Trafficking Division for her high-profile case results and effective collaborations with national government officials to combat international sex trafficking.. She later transitioned into civil litigation, handling a wide range of personal injury cases as in-house counsel for a major insurance company. She was also recognized by Fortune 500 executives for having numerous favorable trial verdicts that spanned across nearly every court level.. Belashia earned her Bachelor’s in Communication from Lamar University, where she attained leadership awards while serving as president of Lamar’s top student organizations. Notably, she is the founder of Woman to Woman, Lamar’s first women’s empowerment organization, which attained record-setting membership numbers. As the first-place recipient of the Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant, she launched a citywide mentorship initiative for adolescent girls. She was also initiated into the Zeta Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, where she was the published National Centennial Orator to an audience of more than 10,000 members. Upon graduation, she was recognized by the City of Beaumont’s Mayor, who appointed her twice as the City’s youngest committee member.. Attorney Wallace is also an award-winning magna cum laude graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She was featured as the #1 Student Leader by Texas Southern University for her record-breaking leadership and service, including being the only law student to obtain federal judicial honors for her government leadership and for becoming the first-ever law student recipient of the President’s Award of Merit by Texas Young Lawyers Association. In addition, she served multiple terms as national director of international legal organizations— positions she held while maintaining the Dean’s List each semester.. Belashia enjoys giving back to her community by mentoring disadvantaged youth and aspiring lawyers. She especially enjoys going on new adventures with her husband and their energetic toddler, while conquering her bucket list items.
Lockhart Law Firm brings you more than 25 years of legal and medical experience resolving disputes in San Antonio, Bexar County and surrounding communities. Whether you are injured in a car accident, ending a marriage, negotiating a child custody agreement or protecting your family with a valid estate plan, our focus is on you and your interests from start to finish.. Licensed as a registered nurse in 1978, attorney Cathleen Lockhart has experience in medical and care issues, guardianship, family law and corporate risk management. Her expertise in the medical field gives the Lockhart Law Firm an edge when analyzing medical reports, facts, and continuing and special care needs.
Ryan Orsatti was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Ryan received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio, in 2009. Ryan went on to pursue his Juris Doctorate at the St. Mary's University School of Law and graduated in May 2013. After being admitted to the Texas State Bar, Ryan joined a Law Firm. Ryan's primary focus is representing plaintiffs in personal injury and premises liability cases. Ryan is also extremely involved in the local community and is one of the founders of a Non-profit organization which encourages young people to engage in local politics. He is admitted to practice as a member of the Texas State Bar. Ryan is also a member of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (SATLA), the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association (SAYLA), the San Antonio Bar Association (SABA), and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Hi, I am Rudy Vasquez, and my main office is in San Antonio, Texas. As an attorney, I help people in San Antonio, as well as in Laredo, Corpus Christi, Eagle Pass, Texas, and all of South Texas. I specialize in helping people with serious personal injury, wrongful death and insurance cases, including trucking wrecks, auto, and car wrecks, car accidents and wrecks involving pedestrians, Uber and Lyft car accident and assault cases; property cases such as slip and fall & defective stair and apartment, hospital and retail store accidents and injuries, product defect injuries, legal malpractice due to a missed deadline or fraud, homeowner insurance injuries, including dog bite attacks, faulty stairs and rails; and work, construction and oilfield site injuries. We also help our clients wrongfully accused of crimes. I am personally involved in every case, and I am capable of settling your claim or presenting your claim thru a jury trial if necessary. All injury cases are taken on a contingency basis. That means you do not pay us any attorney's fees if we do recover on your personal injury claim. I also am active in several non-profit charitable projects including helping children age 6-18 on the autism spectrum, and another group that raises money for scholarships for deserving and needy students in San Antonio and surrounding cities.
Hailing from a family of medical professionals, Tomas' early exposure to the transformative impact of patient care, courtesy of his father, kindled his sense of service and helps him fight for the injured and hurting. At the remarkable age of 14, he embarked on a journey of volunteering at his father's medical office and nursing homes in Brownsville, TX. These formative experiences imparted profound lessons about the power of education, faith, and unwavering diligence in alleviating the challenges that life presents. An unwavering commitment to expanding his horizons led him to enroll in a medical magnet high school, where he further honed his knowledge. Simultaneously, Tomas diligently pursued his undergraduate science degree, tirelessly working as a medical assistant, laboratory technician, and even conducting hyperbaric chamber dives for those with autism, burn injuries, and chronic wounds. As he witnessed the evolving landscape of the American healthcare system, he recognized the potential to make a difference on a larger scale. This revelation led him to make a pivotal decision - to embark on a journey that would allow him to effect change for a wider class of people. The path he chose was clear: becoming an attorney. Tomas A. Caquias now spearheads a dynamic practice that converges on personal injury, commercial disputes, civil and complex litigation, and wrongful death. Armed with the skills of a seasoned litigator, he channels his deep knowledge and experience into advocating for his clients across a spectrum of legal matters. He is dedicated to fighting for what is right and is here to help you keep those whom have hurt you accountable.
Poling Law is a personal injury litigation firm. We put people first by working tirelessly to make sure we prepare for each stage of a client's case with respect, honesty, and integrity. Mark Poling is the managing member of the firm; a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association; the San Antonio Bar Association; the State Bar of Texas; the State Bar College of Texas; the St. Mary’s University School of Law Alumni Association-San Antonio Chapter; and a lifetime member of the University of Texas at San Antonio Alumni Association. Mark is also admitted to practice in the Federal Western District of Texas-San Antonio Division.
On October 19, 1990, during his second year of law school, Robert was in a. motorcycle accident. He sustained serious injuries and was permanently. paralyzed from the waist down.. Determined to finish what he started, Davis returned to law school six months after his injury and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1993 from the LSU Law School in Baton Rouge Louisiana.. After passing the Louisiana and Texas bar exams, he accepted a position with Taylor and Cire in Houston, Texas. Davis practiced law with well-known Houston trial lawyer Rob Taylor for seven years and then opened his own law practice in 2001, the Law Offices of J. Robert Davis, P.C. The firm is centrally located in San Antonio, Texas, and represents clients throughout the United States. The firm also has an office in Boerne, Texas.. Davis understands the physical pain and mental anguish his clients experience. “We are fellow travelers.” he says.“After my accident I had a lot of trouble with my insurance company. Right then, I knew my purpose as a lawyer was to fight for the rights of everyday citizens against insurance companies and big corporations.”. From his first days as a trial attorney until the present, Davis has exclusively represented victims and their families injured by the negligent act of others.. “I tried my first case to a jury on my third day as a lawyer,” Davis says. “It was a tremendous experience. After that, there was no doubting my purpose.”. Robert volunteers much of his free time working with non-profit organizations. He is an accomplished mono skier and outdoorsman. He is a board member of the Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Colorado which enables winter and summer outdoor adventure activities for all persons with adaptive needs. He is the former Vice Chairman of the board of the U.S. Handcycling Federation, the governing body of competitive hand cycle racing and U.S. Paralympics. He is also a board member of the Sun Down Sun Up Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to the social and medical concerns of persons with Downs Syndrome.. In San Antonio, Robert is a proud member of the local chapter of the NSCIA (National Spinal Cord Injury Association). Robert is also the chairman of the membership committee of the NSCIA and enjoys recruiting new members in the Alamo City. Robert has been a member of the American Association of Justice since he was a law student. The AAJ champions the cause of injured persons everywhere. Robert is also a member of the Southern Poverty Law Center. The SPLC prosecutes hate crimes and is a watchdog of hate crime organizations.. PERSONAL INFORMATION. Place of Birth: Huntsville, Alabama. Date of Birth: October 22, 1965. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. Law offices of J. Robert davis, P.C., San Antonio, texas (2000- present). General Civil and Trial Practice in the areas of products liability, personal injury, business litigation and Mass Torts.. Taylor, Davis & Ernster, Houston, Texas (1998 - 2000). General Civil and Trial Practice in the areas of products liability, admiralty, aviation, personal injury, toxic tort, business litigation, asbestos, silicosis and Mass Torts.. Taylor & Cire, Houston, Texas (1993 - 1998). General Civil and Trial Practice in the areas of products liability, admiralty, aviation, personal injury, toxic tort, business litigation, asbestos, silicosis and Mass Torts.. CLASS ACTION EXPERIENCE. MASS TORTS EXPERIENCE. EDUCATION. Louisiana State University (B.A., Political Science 1988; J.D. 1992). Basic Mediation Training Certification (Mediation Training Institute-2013)
Andrew M. Gelbman is a partner at Gelbman Legal Group, P.C. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Gelbman has over 30 years’ experience in technology and healthcare. Mr. Gelbman is an expert in online privacy and information technology. Mr. Gelbman has advised other attorneys on technology and privacy issues for over 25 years.. Mr. Gelbman also has 14 years’ experience in Medicaid and medical billing regulation and policy. He served as a compliance officer for New York’s Medicaid system for over a decade.. Mr. Gelbman was born in New York City in 1965 and grew up in Commack, NY. He holds baccalaureate degrees from the State University of New York in Philosophy and Logic, as well as a Doctorate of Divinity, in addition to his Juris Doctor from the Albany Law School of Union University.. Mr. Gelbman has a long record of success as a negotiator and mediator, as well as having an intimate knowledge of the insurance industry and public healthcare payment systems such as Medicaid and Medicare.. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Gelbman is active in many local and national charities. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Gelbman has also performed hundreds of hours of Pro Bono legal work.. Mr. Gelbman is also an Eagle Scout and is currently a merit badge counselor for Twin Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America for the Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Community, Stamp Collecting, Coin Collecting, Genealogy and Law merit badges.. Mr. Gelbman is admitted to practice law in New York State and the United States Court for the Northern District of New York with admission pending in Massachusetts and South Carolina.
Troy Brookover is an aggressive and zealous trial lawyer who has an extensive background in Personal Injury Law. Troy has successfully handled thousands of cases throughout his career and has received millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. Troy is Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He was admitted to the bar in 1991, and also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas. While at Thornton & Summers, Troy worked as defense lawyer for insurance companies, giving him a unique perspective on how cases are defended and information on exactly what goes on with insurance companiesand their defenses stategies. This unique knowlegde helps him to obtain maximum results for his clients. Office:
For over 25 years, Attorney Alfred “Fred” Casillas of Casillas & Christian, PLLC has been representing individuals and businesses throughout San Antonio, focusing his practice on personal injury, commercial litigation, business law, family law, probate, and estate planning. Fred holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a J.D. from Baylor University School of law. He has been admitted to practice law in Texas since 1994 and is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas and the U.S. District Court in the Western and Southern Districts of Texas.
Steven A. Lopez, PLLC is a small firm dedicated to counseling clients through life’s challenges. The firm is committed to helping you easily understand your case and giving you honest, practical advice at a fair price.. Steven began his legal career at a nationally recognized law firm where he stood up to some of the largest companies in America. He has helped recover millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements fighting on behalf of individuals and families hurt by the wrongful conduct of corporations.. Prior to law school, Steven worked in the City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department. There, he helped level the playing field by assisting local small businesses in their bids for city contracts. While working for the City, Steven developed a love for the people and culture of San Antonio. With a desire to better help individuals and families, he decided to attend law school and begin a second career as an attorney. Upon his return to San Antonio, Steven founded a general-practice law firm, representing clients in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law cases.. Steven received a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Texas, and went on to pursue his law degree at Baylor University School of Law, where he graduated with honors. While at Baylor, he served as an Executive Editor of the Baylor Law Review and was a National Champion at the American College of Trial Lawyers National Trial Competition.. He is a proud member of many San Antonio community organizations and has spent time volunteering and providing legal services to those who cannot afford representation.
In every case, Charles W. Butcher wants to fight for your recovery. Charles has the legal knowledge and the experience to know how to build a thorough and effective case aimed at getting you the results that you need when faced with the challenges of litigation.. Charles has advised hundreds of clients faced with an unexpected injury or pending legal action regarding relationships they care about.
WHY CHOOSE GIREUD HOBBS, PLLC. 1) Many insurance companies look at people as dollars and cents, even if they are your insurance carrier. Because of this they try to delay and low-ball the payment of claims. The insurance company is a business that seeks to maximize their profits by paying as little as they can on claims and delaying payment of those claims as much as they can. It is important for you to hire a lawyer who can hold them accountable and achieve the best results for you and your family. We will handle your case as if it was our own and fight for what is just for you.. 2) We value providing you with the legal representation we would expect to be given. You will not be passed around to different attorneys throughout your case. You will get personal service from your attorney.. 3) Personal injury attorneys generally get paid with a percentage of what they recover, and we take a smaller percentage than many of our competitors that you see on TV. We are also willing to reduce our fees in situations where if we took our full fee we would be receiving more than you would benefit from your case. This can happen when there is not enough insurance to cover all of your damages. Many attorneys will take their full contractual fee in these situations no matter what. This is because attorneys at some larger firms are evaluated more favorably by their supervisors for not reducing their fees, even when this not beneficial to the client. We are firm that believes our relationships with our clients are more important than a fee percentage, and we do not feel right if we walk away with more money than our client.. 4) In motor vehicle cases, as long as we are not required to file a lawsuit, we will not take a fee for recovering your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits if you have that coverage. These benefits generally do not require us to file a lawsuit to recover those benefits. Usually, insurance companies pay these benefits without a fight. There are many attorneys who take a fee on these types of benefits without having to do much to get them.. 5) We are a firm that prefers to provide personal service to our clients. Many other firms in San Antonio try to get as many cases as possible and settle all but the best ones for cheap. Some firms do this so they can get as much money in for themselves as quickly as possible. You do not have many cases, you only have your one case. We treat your case as if it is our one case, and we try to get you the maximum recovery for you no matter how big or small.