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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

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Mineola 11501
Firm: Tarver Law Firm, P.C.

Terrence L. Tarver has been in the Plaintiff's personal injury field since 2003, and his passion is  advocating for those who have been injured through the negligence of others.  He handles all kinds of cases in Plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation from  motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls to products liability and medical malpractice.  Mr. Tarver controls all facets of these cases from inception through trial and throughout his career has obtained millions of dollars in results for his clients, including recent settlements of $500,; $750,; $787,; $825,; $900,; $3,425,; and $4,000,, and recent verdicts of $600, and $4,000,.. In addition to his admissions to practice law in New York State and Louisiana, Mr. Tarver is also licensed to practice in the Federal Courts for the folllowing Districts:. U.S.D.C. Eastern District of New York, June 2009;. U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York, July 2009; and. U.S.D. C. Northern District of New York, January 2014.. This AVVO profile is attorney advertising, and prior results certainly do not guarantee similar outcomes.  Hiring an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertising. The information you obtain on this AVVO profile is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Contacting Terrence Tarver and/or Tarver Law Firm, P.C., does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to Terrence Tarver and/or Tarver Law Firm, P.C., until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Location: Manhasset 11030
Firm: The Kohan Law Group

Steve zealously advocates for his clients in a variety of actions, including automobile accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, dog bites and medical malpractice. He argues for clients in and out of court by being involved in all steps of litigation and preparing cases for their ultimate resolution.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Roslyn Heights 11577
Firm: Law Offices of Kenneth Litman

Ken Litman, Esq., following in his father's footsteps, has been working in his family's law firm since he was a teenager and young adult.. Ken earned a Business Management Degree from Arizona State University and a Law Degree From Touro Law School. By having both a Business & Law degree, he provides a wealth of knowledge, not only of the law, but how to understand the business of law in helping protect the rights of seriously injured victims. He starts every day by fighting for fair and just compensation for each of his injured clients. Seeing every client of his find the path to recovery is important to him.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Garden City 11530
Firm: Law Offices of Kevin T. Grennan, PLLC

When you entrust your personal injury matter to my firm, you will deal directly with me, the founding member of the firm, as well as our legal support staff. We pride ourselves on being accessible and responsive to our clients. For new client matters and true emergency situations, I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Because many of our clients are unable to travel to our office as a result of their catastrophic injuries, I will personally travel to you or your loved one's home or hospital room for a free initial consultation.. We zealously represent our clients, and, although most cases settle prior to trial, we prepare every case that we accept as if it were going to trial, from the outset. We believe that money recoveries are maximized when our adversaries know that we have exhaustively and diligently prepared our case as ready for trial.. We pride ourselves on the fact that a significant percentage of our cases are referred to us by other attorneys who feel that our expertise could better serve them and their clients. Once a case is referred to us, both the attorney and client receive our high level of responsiveness and professionalism.. I began my legal career working in the downtown Manhattan in-house counsel office of a major insurance carrier. In addition, before establishing my firm, I practiced for several years as an associate with a Long Island law firm specializing in both the defense and prosecution of personal injury and medical malpractice claims, and commercial and insurance litigation.. I received my B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from St. John's University, and received my J.D. Degree from St. John's University School of Law in 1995. I am a member of the following associations:. I also sit on the Plaintiff's roundtable of the Nassau County Bar Association.. In addition, I am admitted to practice in all New York State Courts and in the Federal Courts for the Southern District and Eastern District of New York, as well as the Federal Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Mineola 11501
Firm: Shayne, Dachs, Corker, Sauer & Dachs

For over 25 years I have been the host of a Weekly Radio Show called Law You Should Know. Law You Should Know broadcasted every Monday at 4p.m. (EST) and repeated Tuesdays at 1p.m. (EST) and 7 a.m. on Sunday (EST). Law You Should Know is geared to educate lawyers and consumers about how to protect their legal rights on the variety of legal subjects.I am frequent lecturer at various bar associations on how to successfully handle a tort case and marketing and public relations skills for lawyers.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Garden City 11530

I have been practicing law for almost 25 years and along with my partner, DAN TRUNK, we have a combined 50 years of legal experience.. I am a graduate of The University of Miami undergrad and New York Law School. Post law school I spent 2 years with the Nassau County Legal Aid Society and than "hung my shingle" in 1993.. Our firm has extensive experience in all matters involving personal injury. It is ALL WE DO !!. I live in Southampton, NY and my free time is spent at the beach and with my wife and 3 dogs, 2 big Rottweilers and a 10 pound Teddy Bear that rules the roost.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Shrewsbury 07702
Firm: Cerussi & Gunn PC

Since being admitted to the Bars of the States of New Jersey and New York in 2008, Jaclyn Gannon has devoted her professional time exclusively to personal injury litigation in New Jersey and New York. After practicing in the field of personal injury defending personal injury cases, Jaclyn joined the firm of Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. in 2010 to help further the objectives contained within the firm’s Principles, as she shares the same passions and values as the founding partner Charles Cerussi. Jaclyn prides herself on her passion for zealously representing her clients, while holding herself to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethics. She enjoys the challenge of the practice and the ability to make meaningful differences in the lives of her clients, while building lasting relationships with her clients and colleagues.. Jaclyn handles cases arising from motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, workplace construction accidents, and slips and falls, as well as cases involving injured railroad workers brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act and workers’ compensation matters. She also specializes in the use of state of the art courtroom technology at trial and during expert depositions to provide an engaging and polished presentation of the evidence.. Jaclyn, a Monmouth County native, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University in Lewisburg Pennsylvania in 2005. After returning to New Jersey, she received her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University Law School in 2008.. She is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice and the Monmouth County Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, and the United States District Court of New Jersey.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: New York 10007
Firm: Pazer Epstein Jaffe Fein & Gozenput, P.C.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Uniondale 11566
Firm: Jon-Paul Gabriele, Esq.

Jon-Paul Gabriele graduated Summa Cum Laude from Adelphi University Honors College in 2008. In addition to the Honors College studies, which focused on classical and famous works of literature and philosophy, Jon-Paul was (and still is) a drummer, majoring in Music Performance.. He then attended New York Law School where he completed a diverse legal study, including trial practice skills, torts, and intellectual property. Jon-Paul also studied international negotiation tactics as part of a two-month study-abroad program in both Florence, Italy and London, England. Jon-Paul graduated Cum Laude from New York Law School in 2011.. Jon-Paul practiced medical malpractice defense, personal injury, labor, employment, and criminal law for three years before joining the Law Offices of Dell & Dean, PLLC in 2014. At Dell & Dean, Jon-Paul handles personal injury, medical malpractice, labor, and employment matters. He is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the District of New Jersey.. Jon-Paul is an active and proud member of the  Columbian Lawyers’ Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association, and Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association.. Jon-Paul enjoyed the unique and invaluable experience of working closely for many years with his father, Guido Gabriele, Esq., who taught him, “Above all else, represent every client the way you would want to be represented.” Jon-Paul carries proudly this personal approach in every aspect of his representation of his clients.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Garden City 11530

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Olean 14760
Firm: Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP

I joined Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP as an Associate attorney in 2008.  I was made equity Partner there in April of 2011. Prior to being an attorney I was a Diagnostic Technician with Mercedes-Benz.  I am from Scio, New York and a Scio Central School Graduate. I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and graduated cum laude from law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo.  I am admitted to practice law in both New York and Pennsylvania.. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, Allegany County Bar Association (Pro Bono Committee), Cattaraugus County Bar Association (Continuing Legal Education Committee, Secretary/Treasurer 2012, Vice-President 2013, President 2014, Immediate Past President 2015), the University of Buffalo Alumni Association, New York State Bar Association (2012 - 2014 House of Delegates Representative - 8th Judicial District), Pennsylvania Association of Justice, Pennsylvania Bar Association as well as the American Bar Association.. Currently I reside in Hamburg, New York with my wife Melissa and our triplet daughters, Peyton, Reese and Mika. I am a member of the Board of Directors of the SPCA Serving Allegany County, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Wellsville Country Club, a member of the Board of Directors of the Cattaraugus County United Way (Vice-President 2012, President 2013-2014, Immediate Past President 2015) and I am active in volunteering with the Saint Bonaventure University Mock Trial program.. In my free time I play soccer, basketball, and as much golf as possible. I enjoy many outdoor activities and exercise as much as I can. I handle personal injury, civil litigation and insurance matters in New York and Pennsylvania.. Hopefully, you will never need a negligence attorney but, if you do, please give me a call. I will be happy to speak to you and answer any questions you may have at no cost and will not treat you like a number.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Olean 14760
Firm: Law Office of Christopher A. Spence

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
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Location: Jamestown 14701
Firm: Lewis & Lewis, PC

John I. LaMancuso is a Partner and serves as the Chairman of Lewis & Lewis, P.C.. John represents individual, business, and municipal clients in litigation and transactional matters in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Erie Counties.. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, Super Lawyers named John a Rising Star. To be eligible for designation as a Rising Star, the attorney must be 40 years old or younger and in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in New York State are designated Rising Stars.. John has substantial personal injury experience representing individuals seriously injured in car accidents, work accidents, falls and other incidents on construction sites, falls on defective premises, animal bites and attacks, and sporting events and recreational activities.. John has been named to the National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” list and has been rated by attorney rating firm, Martindale-Hubbell, “Distinguished” for High Professional Achievement and Ethics.. John is the Immediate Past President of the Jamestown Bar Association, a Director of the Robert H. Jackson Center, and a member of the New York State Bar Association President’s Committee on Access to Justice.. John is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association’s Civil Practice Law and Rules Committee, the American Association for Justice, the Bar Association of Erie County, the Jamestown Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Robert H. Jackson Inn of Court.. He is a past member of the New York State Bar Association’s Town and Village Justice Courts Task Force.. John is admitted to practice in the Court of the State of New York and in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York (WDNY).. John finished in the top ten percent (10%) of his 1L class at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and was invited to join the Arizona State Law Journal. He then transferred to SUNY Buffalo Law School to finish his legal education where he intended to practice law – Western New York. While in law school, he was a summer clerk to a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court.. Active in his community, John is a member of the Jamestown Kiwanis Club and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and is a two-time Chairman of the annual campaign of the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County.. John resides in the Southern Tier with his wife and their three children. In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, running, and reading.. Education:Bachelor of Science: Indiana University – Bloomington, high honorsJuris Doctor: SUNY Buffalo Law School, magna cum laude. Representative Cases:Matter of Ficek v Akron Cent. Sch. Dist., 144 A.D.3d 1601 (4th Dept 2016)Sopkovich v Smith, 2018 164 A.D.3d 1598 (4th Dept 2018). ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Mr. LaMancuso is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New York. The purpose of this website is to educate the public on the legal system.  The views expressed herein are not intended to and do not constitute legal advice.  The information provided herein is not meant to be applicable to similar situations and should not be used to solve your own legal issue.  Every legal issue is unique and requires a comprehensive examination of all relevant facts and circumstances.  Slight changes in fact situations may require a material variance in the appropriate legal advice.  The information provided herein is not intended to and does not create any attorney-client relationship.  If you have a legal issue, I urge you to promptly contact an attorney for advice.  Prior results cannot and do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Olean 14760
Firm: Rose G. Proto, Attorney at Law, LLC

Mrs. Proto has over fifteen years of legal experience and has represented hundreds of clients with a strong commitment to client satisfaction and excellence in the practice of law.  Ms. Colavita is licensed to practice law in New York and holds memberships in the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar.. "I listen to my clients first in order to understand exactly what their goals are. From there, I provide them with legal guidance to assist their decision-making process. Then we develop a plan to accomplish the best possible outcome they could imagine."  --Rose G. Proto. We practice the following areas of law:

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Guilderland 12084
Firm: LaFave, Wein & Frament, PLLC

Paul H. Wein received his J.D. from Albany Law School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany. He was admitted to practice in February of 1976 and is currently a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American, New York State and Capital District Trial Lawyer’s Associations.. Mr. Wein has tried cases in the Supreme Court of Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Columbia, Greene and Delaware Counties to name a few. He has tried numerous cases in the Court of Claims against the State of New York as well as in the United States District Court, Northern District of New York.. In addition to Supreme Court, District Court and Court of Claims trial experience, Mr. Wein has litigated numerous administrative matters before various State and Federal agencies. He has also argued dozens of cases at the Appellate level. He is the former Town of Guilderland Planning and Zoning Board Counsel and has served as counsel to the Albany County Legislative Minority.. Mr. Wein has served as a member of the Board of Governors of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital since 1973. He is currently a member of the St. Jude Board of Directors.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Harrison Law Group, P.C.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Bragoli & Associates, P.C.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Napoli Shkolnik PLLC

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Melville 11747
Firm: Slater Slater Schulman LLP

Steven L. Alter is the Managing Attorney of Slater Slater Schulman LLP. Mr. Alter has practiced law since 1991. Mr. Alter represents people with injuries in areas of the law such as medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home abuse and neglect, and products liability. Serving clients throughout New York, Mr. Alter works to make sure people get the representation they deserve.. Mr. Alter received his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law School in 1991 and holds a B.S. in Biology from Union College. Mr. Alter is admitted to the New York Bar and other jurisdictions. Mr. Alter’s legal career spans over 20 years.. Areas Of Practice:. Medical MalpracticePersonal InjuryNursing Home Abuse and NeglectProducts LiabilityMedical MalpracticeConstruction Site AccidentsCommercial Litigation. Professional Associations and Memberships:. American Bar AssociationNational Association of American Trial LawyersNew York State Bar AssociationNew York State Trial Lawyers Association

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Richmond 23230
Firm: Coates & Davenport PC

I focus my practice on civil litigation, including business law, family law, and personal injury cases.  Each of my clients is given the personal attention they deserve and treated with the utmost respect.  Attention to detail and creative problem solving are the keys to helping my clients reach their goals.

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