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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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I have practiced personal injury since being sworn in October 10, 1986. I have enjoyed practicing law and have been very successful. I look forward to representing clients and to the litigation process, including trial. I have been recognized as a Superlawyer, but do not beleive I should pay an advertising company for that privilege. I have tried over 500 cases to judgment and verdict. I have argued cases on appeal and to the Lousiana Supreme Court. I have been selectively admitted on a pro hac basis to courts in Texas and Washington State. I practice in State and Federal Court.
Zach Shadinger was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, in February of 1988. He grew up in the nearby town of Springhill, Louisiana where he attended Springhill High School. While in high school, he was an athlete and a scholar, excelling in baseball and graduating at the top of his class in 2006.. Upon graduation from high school, Zach began his college studies at The University of Louisiana at Monroe where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Social Fraternity and also held positions on several leadership committees. Zach graduated from ULM in 2010, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology.. In 2010, Zach moved to Baton Rouge where he began attending the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While in law school, he clerked for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as well as the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office, where he was later sworn in to practice law as a student attorney. Upon graduation from law school in 2013, Zach returned home to North Louisiana to start a family and begin his career as an attorney with a local firm. Zach is married to his wife, Meagan, and they have one son, Lincoln, and two dogs.. After nearly five years of practicing law, Zach set out on his on and opened his own law firm on April 30, 2018. Zach practices primarily in the areas of Personal Injury Law, including car wrecks, 18-wheeler wrecks and oilfield incidents, Criminal Defense, Worker's Compensation Law & Divorce.
Born in Lake Charles and raised in Shreveport, Joseph Greenwald Jr. has practiced criminal and civil law in Louisiana and Mississippi for nearly twenty years. Since graduating from Mississippi College of Law in 1997, Joey has developed an extensive portfolio of legal services through his work as a Caddo Parish criminal prosecutor and as a civil litigator with case experience in personal injury claims, successions, criminal defense, bankruptcy, and many other fields. A dedicated and tireless legal advocate, Joey specializes in delivering sound counsel and solid results for his clients. If you are looking for a lawyer for any of the areas above, contact The Greenwald Law Firm today.
Donald E. Hathaway, Jr. received his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Louisiana State University in 1988 and graduated from the Louisiana State University Law School in 1991. Following law school, Mr. Hathaway clerked for Judge Henry Brown on the Second Circuit Court of Appeal, served as an Assistant District Attorney in Caddo Parish and as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. He is representing plaintiffs in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, as well as handling criminal matters at the firm Sockrider, Bolin, Anglin, Batte & Hathaway. Mr. Hathaway is a member of the Shreveport and Louisiana Bar Associations, served as a member-at-large for the Shreveport Bar Association from 2008 to 2014 and is now President-Elect. Mr. Hathaway is also a Master in the Harry V. Booth and Judge Henry A. Politz American Inn of Court.
I was once asked to write 120 words that best describe me; here was the result:. Dad, husband, and lawyer are all labels given to me by default. I AM a defender of the poor, the less informed, and to those in which nothing extraordinary is expected. I fight injustice in the civil and criminal matters and am on the front line of defending our constitutional freedoms that are so frequently trampled on by those more fortunate.. The jury is the least corruptible instrument alive in today’s justice system and public opinion is being carefully crafted to reflect the interest of Goliath while David’s freedoms are being washed away in the name of Justice. I am not here to judge, I am here to inform, educate, and defend. (8 words shy)
A Baton Rouge, Louisiana native, living and practicing law in New Orleans. Now, the owner of Smiley Law Firm, the best construction law team in Louisiana. I help contractors, suppliers and equipment rental companies get paid on every job.
Michael S. Brandner Jr. brings extensive experience to his practice, focusing on commercial litigation, personal injury, and first-party insurance matters. He began his legal career with a national firm handling commercial and tax litigation for Fortune 500 corporations. After Hurricane Katrina, Mike founded his own firm and was instrumental in representing a wide array of clients—including businesses and individuals—in significant insurance claims related to the region’s devastation. He has made a notable impact through his successful advocacy before the Louisiana Supreme Court, resulting in rulings that protect claimants from unfair insurance delays. Mike continues to champion clients in personal injury, property damage, and insurance disputes nationwide. He earned his undergraduate degree from LSU, a law degree from Loyola University New Orleans, and an LL.M. in Tax Law from Boston University, and is a fellow of the Loyola University Institute of Politics.
When I am not lawyering, I workout at the Crossfit gym almost daily and squeeze in a few yoga classes each week.. I served in the army (tank corps), but now I only march for my Mardi Gras krewe---Krewe Delusion!!. I am a Pelicans NBA basketball season ticket holder and I also go out for live music on most weekends.. I enjoy the personal aspect and the strategic thinking that my practice demands---and I enjoy counseling clients to identify and make smart decisions that are not always apparent at first glance.
Attorney Peirce Hammond founded the Hammond Law Firm, LLC in New Orleans in 2008. Mr. Hammond was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and has practiced law in his hometown for over 35 years. He received his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School in 1987 and received his license to practice law in Louisiana the same year. He became a prosecutor for the Orleans Parish District Attorneys office from 1987to 1990 and then began practicing personal injury, insurance and business litigation. He has extensive experience handling a broad range of claims, such as those related to offshore and maritime accidents, automobile crashes, truck accidents, wrongful death, product liability, and insurance claims. He is an award-winning attorney with an Avvo rating of 9.1 (Superb). Contact him today to discuss your personal injury or other civil case!
George McGregor is a lifelong resident of New Orleans – excluding the four years he attended Louisiana State University, which were bookended with BCS National Championships (’03-’07).. Mr. McGregor joined Burgos and Associates in 2014. His current practice focuses on representing plaintiffs who have sustained personal injuries, individuals who have been injured in automobile accidents, slip and falls, and work place accidents.. Mr. McGregor also maintains a very active criminal defense practice representing individuals charged with wide range of crimes including serious felonies – drug related and/or violent crimes, minor felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs, and traffic violations.. Additionally, Mr. McGregor maintains a robust general civil practice, representing contractors in construction disputes, individuals in insurance disputes, individuals in domestic matters, local companies in business litigation matters, and serves as general counsel for local businesses.. Mr. McGregor attended Loyola University College of Law, where he was the recipient of the Warren E. Mouledoux Professional Responsibility Award, among others, and obtained his J.D. in 2011. While at Loyola, he participated in the Rule XX program with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office which allowed him to participate in multiple felony trials as a law student. Upon admission to the bar in 2011, he joined a local insurance defense firm and practiced in the areas of personal injury defense, bad faith litigation, and insurance fraud.. Mr. McGregor is licensed to practice in all Louisiana State and Federal courts.. Mr. McGregor was named a “Rising Star” by Louisiana Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, and 2016.. Mr. McGregor is a member of Jesuit High School’s 2003 class and remains active in the alumni association. He is also an active member in the Irish Channel Marching club.. Mr. McGregor has been a New Orleans Saints season ticket holder since 2000 and his family has had season tickets since John Gilliam returned the inaugural kickoff at Tulane Stadium in 1967.
Kurt is a founding member of the law firm Offner, Scott & Inzina, APLC. Kurt is a leading authority and one of few attorneys throughout the country who practices Pawnbroker Law. Kurt and Dr. Wayne M. Babovich co-authored Federal Laws Affecting Pawnbrokers and Louisiana Law of Pawn and Secondhand Dealers (4th Ed.). Kurt is currently involved in the BP litigation and represents the University of Louisiana System, The Southern University System and other private companies and local government claims. Kurt also practices in other areas including mass torts, business litigation, personal injury, and workers' compensation. Mr. Offner was previously a trial attorney for The Hanover Insurance Group and one of the leading insurance defense firms in New Orleans, Johnson, Johnson, Barrios and Yacoubian. Kurt began his legal career as a prosecutor for the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office. On a personal note, Kurt is a New Orleans native and graduate of Jesuit High School. He is married with two young boys. Kurt is a Cub Scout Den leader and currently involved in the St. Catherine of Siena Men’s Club.
Roumain Peters Law, LLC has a thorough understanding of Louisiana law. I work hard to help you get the best possible results in the following practice areas:
As a teenager, one of my first summer jobs was working as a longshoreman on the docks of the Potomac River in Washington unloading rolls of newsprint from the holds of ships. I later worked in a boatyard on the Chesapeake Bay scrubbing and sanding the bottoms of new newly hauled boats, and later worked as a roustabout on drilling barges in the Gulf of Mexico.. In 1975 I went off to law school at Tulane and have been working as a lawyer for 30+ years aggressively litigating for my clients as well as advising them on corporate matters.. Over the years, I have represented clients that needed my help. These clients have included seamen, river pilots, rig workers, oil and gas service companies, international and domestic ship owners, operators, and charterers, subsea contractors and marine insurers, among others. I have served as general counsel for a publicly-traded diving contractor.. I am licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Texas. I am a long-standing member of the Adjunct Faculty of Tulane Law School where I teach trial skills, as well as a member of the Faculty of the National Institute of Trial Attorneys. I hold an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. I have also been selected as a Super Lawyer by my peers in the area of maritime law.. My rates are extremely reasonable. As a smaller law firm, our overhead is less, allowing us to pass these savings to our clients. We are also willing to accept select cases on a contingency basis.. I care about my clients and love what I do. I try to make a positive difference in the life of my clients on a daily basis. I hope to hear from you.
As an attorney for over 40 years of practice experience and running my own firm, I have a passion for the legal field. I am licensed to practice in Louisiana and in South Carolina; thus, I can practice both civil and common law. Louisiana has the most class actions and tort disasters of any other state.. My family has been practicing law for over 250 years, my great, great grandfather established the first law school in Louisiana. His brother was also the Supreme Court Justice of Sweden.
Ravi’s plaintiffs-side practice focuses on personal injury cases involving complex medical issues—whether arising from accidents, prescription drugs, or medical malpractice.. He is a graduate of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU (’06) and of Princeton University (’03), where he completed a rigorous pre-medical course of study while pursuing his B.A. in political science. Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Judge Stanwood R. Duval, Jr., in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.. Ravi currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Louisiana Association for Justice, where he has worked to share his experiences and best practices for maximizing clients’ recovery in cases that will require long-term or lifetime pain management treatments.. He is a native of Terrebonne Parish and a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma, Louisiana.
Thomas Shlosman is a trial lawyer who represents people who have sustained serious injuries and those accused of committing crimes. He can help injured clients and families who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries and tragic wrongful deaths. Thomas has recovered millions of dollars for his clients who sustained personal injuries. He has handled a variety of personal injury cases across the state of Louisiana including maritime and offshore accidents. If you or a family member has been injured while on board a vessel at sea or in port, contact Thomas today.. Thomas also represents people who have been accused of commiting crimes. He has successfully represented those accused of violent and non-violent crimes. Thomas understands the sensitive nature of all criminal cases and his commitment to his clients proves his understanding of the situation. If you or a family member has been accused of a crime, contact Thomas today.. Thomas is a member of the New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice, American Association for Justice and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Thomas is a member of all state and federal courts in Louisiana.. To receive more information, please contact his firm today.