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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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Ms. Creighton also has an LL.M. in Business and Corporate Law with an emphasis in Employment Law and Discrimination from the University of San Diego School of Law. She has practiced employment litigation for over 20 years for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Robert Plevy, Esq. is a founding partner of the law firm of FRANCKEL & PLEVY, LLP. His practice is limited to the representation of seriously injured individuals, a field of law in which he has more than 20 years of experience.. A graduate of Rutgers University and Brooklyn Law School, Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury law suits. Robert was sworn in as an Assistant Corporation Counsel by Mayor David Dinkins.. While working as an Assistant Corporation Counsel, Robert learned the discipline and skills necessary to become a trial lawyer for the City of New York trying many cases to verdict. He served his three year commitment as Assistant Corporation Counsel before moving into the private sector, with a large personal injury law firm, representing individuals injured in accidents in the New York City area.. In 1998, Robert moved, with his family, to New Jersey and started his own practice representing the seriously injured. It has always been his passion to fight for the underdog. “Helping people is what I most love about personal injury.” While practicing in New Jersey, Robert was appointed by The State of New Jersey to sit as an arbitrator in Superior Court. Robert has arbitrated hundreds of personal injury cases in New Jersey.. In 2003, Robert ,and long time friend and attorney, Phil Franckel, formed a partnership through an advertising venture with 1-800-HURT-911 Phil had developed in New York. Robert handled all of the New Jersey clients and the partnership venture was a tremendous success. “Phil Franckel is a marketing genius and a brilliant lawyer. My partnership with Phil is one of the most important relationships in my life.”. In 2012, Robert moved with his family back to New York City to form Franckel & Plevy, LLP. Robert heads the New York City office in midtown Manhattan.. “It’s not enough to just be a good lawyer today. You need to think outside of the box. At Franckel & Plevy, LLP every client has a special place in our hearts and minds. We feel a deep responsibility to every client to communicate with them and educate them every step along the way. An educated client is our best customer.”. Robert has also learned to stay disciplined through bodybuilding. Here is a picture of Robert where he won the 1983 Mr. Rutgers bodybuilding competition. “Exercise has been a great companion with the law. It not only reduces stress but also requires a continual practice which requires dedication. My dedication to our clients comes from a consistent passion to fight to win.”