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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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Kenneth A. Pryor, the founder of The Pryor Law Firm, has recovered over $30 million dollars for his injured clients. Built on 27 years of trial experience, his firm is recognized by New York Magazine as a leading personal injury law firm. Mr. Pryor is a hard-nosed former Bronx prosecutor with veteran trial skills. He teaches trial skills part time at The Hofstra University School of Law. Mr. Pryor has handled high profile cases covered in the media and even an HBO documentary and his reputation for success is well-known by the insurance companies. Mr. Pryor and his legal team devote the same preparation and energy into every case they take on, whether they are worth $10,000 or $10 million. There is a no-fee guarantee unless we win your case and you pay no expenses up front. Call The Pryor Law Firm today to schedule your free consultation and find out how their team can help you win your case.
Gary P. Falkowitz is the Managing Partner and Founding Attorney of The Falkowitz Law Firm PLLC‚ one of the premiere personal injury law firms in New York. Gary received his J.D., in 2005 from St. John's University School of Law, where he was a member of the Senior Board of the Moot Court Honor Society. After law school, Gary served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney's Office, where he sought justice on behalf of the Kings County community. Thereafter, he briefly represented hospitals and doctors from medical malpractice claims. During his tenure at one of the top medical malpractice firms in New York City, Gary realized that his services were needed by those individuals that did not have the resources to obtain the justice that they deserved. As a result, he decided to dedicate all of his efforts to representing those individuals who were seriously injured due to motor vehicle accidents‚ construction accidents, medical malpractice, product liability and, to put it simply, the negligent acts of others.. Gary is a member of the New York and New Jersey Bar Associations and was most recently honored as a Top 100 Trial Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers.. Gary is a husband to a loving and caring wife and father to three wonderful children. He and his family are actively involved in their community, where Gary serves as a Village Prosecutor. Gary believes that family always comes first and he hopes to instill in his children that with hard work, anything can be accomplished.
I am a board certified civil trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience, and a lot of heart. I work hard for my clients and fight to win. Currently, I take civil cases and trial counsel opportunities. Let me put together a trial team to fight for you. I work in Oregon, New Mexico and New York on select cases.
As a US Army veteran and former Olympic-level wrestler, Paul knows what it means to fight. For more than a decade, Paul applied that same determination and dedication as a successful advocate for his clients in his role as a defense attorney. During his tenure at one of the largest insurance companies in the country, Paul not only honed his skills as a litigator, working on every aspect of a case from its inception through trial, but also became intimately familiar with the inner workings of the defense bar. He is uniquely situated to use this knowledge in his fight to obtain maximum compensation for his injured clients. The son of a Central American immigrant, Paul is fluent in Spanish and dedicated to helping members of the Hispanic community navigate legal complexities.. Paul has served on the board of directors of the Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA). He frequently authors articles published in the SCBA’s periodicals and serves as a lecturer for the Suffolk Academy of Law. In addition to his involvement at the SCBA, Paul is a member of the Nassau/Suffolk Trial Lawyers and the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association. He has served as the attorney advisor for the Hauppauge High School mock trial team.. Paul received his Juris Doctor Degree from Seton Hall Law School. He is admitted to practice in the New York State Courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
After graduating from the Hofstra University School of Law in 2009, I began working in the area of employment discrimination. Since that time, I have worked in the realm of personal injury law. Currently, I mainly practice tort defense including, labor law, premises liability and automobile accident claims.
Mr. Spano is Senior Trial Counsel at the firm. He is one of the firm’s most skilled and experienced trial attorneys, proficient in all aspects of litigation. Mr. Spano handles the firm’s complex personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, as well as criminal defense trials. He attended St. John’s University School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1989.. Mr. Spano started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens County District Attorney’s office from 1989 through 1998, where he excelled as an aggressive prosecutor and trial attorney. Since then Mr. Spano easily transferred his trial skills into the civil practice arena where he successfully represents hundreds of victims injured through negligence or medical malpractice.. Mr. Spano is an active member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Nassau County and Queens County Bar Associations, and the Columbian Lawyers (Italian-American) Bar Association. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts.
Parneet K. Chauhan is an personal injury attorney with the firm, Kenneth J. Ready & Associates. She represents plaintiffs in cases involving serious personal injuries resulting from slip and fall accidents, auto accidents, and construction accidents. Ms. Chauhan also handles medical malpractice cases as well as cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect.. Ms. Chauhan earned her undergraduate degree from The American University in Washington, D.C., and her Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York. She is member of the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association. After graduating law school, Ms. Chauhan was an Associate at a general practice firm in Garden City, New York.. She is fluent in Punjabi and conversant in Hindi.
Scott Wooster, Esq is an experienced personal injury lawyer, helping clients across the state of New York for more than 35 years. Mr. Wooster has successfully represented hundreds of personal injury victims and helped them obtain millions of dollars, either via trial or out-of-court settlement. Mr. Wooster has extensive experience handling auto accidents, slip-and-falls, pedestrian knock-downs, wrongful death, dog bites, elevator cases, defective products, medical malpractice, and a wide range of other cases. Mr. Wooster prides himself on providing a hands-on approach when dealing with his clients. At Wooster and Wooster LLP, we provide you with a personalized legal strategy and are readily accessible via face-to-face discussions, telephone, and email communications. Whatever works best with your busy schedule.. Wooster & Wooster LLP is a second-generation, family-owned and operated practice providing high-quality legal representation across the State of New York. When you need a personal injury or a business attorney with over 35 years of experience fighting for your rights, call Wooster & Wooster LLP.
A trial lawyer who puts his clients first and understands the meaning of the words "counselor at law." A lawyer on the side of truth and justice.
Attorney Theresa J. Viera has more than fourteen years experience in the field of law. She began her career as a paralegal for a prominent New York personal injury firm. While working as a paralegal, she continued her education and became a litigation attorney dedicated to fighting for those injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Ms. Viera has handled thousands of cases including complex labor law matters, automobile accidents, and premises liability both in the State and Federal courts of New York. In her representation of clients, she has developed extensive experience with motion and appellate practice and trial advocacy. When she’s not advocating for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.. Education and Admissions. Professional Associations / Memberships and Achievements
Ms. Rosen graduated from St. John’s University School of Law in 2010. She has been practicing in the area of personal injury her entire career. She handles all aspects of cases from inception to resolution. Her practice areas include motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice and general negligence.. Ms. Rosen has an unwavering dedication to obtaining maximum results for all of her clients. She is active in the legal community and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Rosen is admitted in New York and New Jersey.
David H. Sternlieb is a trial lawyer concentrating his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury matters, products liability, criminal defense, discrimination, sexual harassment, DWI/DUI, traffic violations and workers' compensation. After graduating from Middlebury College (B.A. History, 1985) and New York Law School (J.D. 1988), David was admitted to practice before bars of the State of New Jersey and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1988 and the bar of the State of New York in 1989. His law school honors included selection to the New York Law School Moot Court Board.. David began his career prosecuting a wide variety of criminal matters as an assistant district attorney with the Office of the Kings County District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York and then as an assistant prosecutor with the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Upon entering private practice, David established himself as an excellent trial lawyer, winning millions of dollars worth of verdicts and settlements for his clients and their families, and, in successfully defending the rights of those accused of serious indictable offenses.. Since forming Shapiro & Sternlieb, LLC in 1995, David and his partner, Gary Shapiro, have gained an outstanding reputation for their thorough, professional and tenacious advocacy on behalf of their clients.
I'm so happy you've visited my page. Welcome!. A little about me: I'm a proud Long Island native, born and bred. I bring warmth and care to every case brought to our firm. I graduated with my BA from Hofstra University and received my JD from Rutgers University. I've spent over 15 years working with clients who I've developed deep and long-lasting relationships with. When you work with my firm, I can promise you'll receive care and attention to any and all your matters.. I look forward to one day working with you or for you on any immigration, matrimonial, or civil issues you may have. Stop in for a consultation, email or call us at to get started right away on your case! Our door is always open here in Glen Cove!