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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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A native of Alexandria, Louisiana, Jennifer Kinberger has called Baton Rouge home for more than 20 years. She has been an attorney with the Tomeny | Best Injury Lawyers since 2014, after teaching business communication, public speaking, and communication and gender at Louisiana State University.. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in general studies with minors in anthropology, history, and women’s and gender studies from LSU. She received her master’s degree in communication studies from LSU in 2006.. Although she loved teaching, Jennifer decided to return to LSU in 2009 to pursue a law degree to satisfy her passion for learning. She earned several awards for her high grades in legal research and writing, administrative law, gender and the law, successions, donations, and trusts. During law school, she was a member of the Louisiana Law Review and a professor’s research assistant, working on law review articles and a textbook. She also had externships with U.S. District Court Judge Brian A. Jackson and the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office. She is a member of the American Association for Justice. Jennifer has a Juris Doctor and Diploma in Comparative Law. She is a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association. She is also a member of the Louisiana Association for Justice, an organization that promotes justice in the workplace and the honor and dignity of the legal profession. In addition to practicing law in the United States District Court.. When she is not working, Kinberger spends time with her young daughter, reading children’s books instead of legal briefs.
In 2014, Kala joined the litigation team at Arnold & Itkin LLP. Her practice revolves around representing victims of serious personal injuries, trucking accidents, and offshore accidents. She is licensed in Texas, Louisiana, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Ryan J. Chenevert joined Fletcher & Roy, L.L.C. as an attorney after clerking for the Honorable Judge Ralph Tureau in the 23rd Judicial District Court in Gonzales, Louisiana.. A native of Baton Rouge and a fan of all Louisiana sports, Ryan graduated from Parkview Baptist High School and earned his B.S. degree in accounting from Louisiana State University. After graduating Summa Cum Laude, Ryan received his J.D. from LSU's Paul M. Hebert School of Law.. Ryan's practice is made up exclusively of litigation, including personal injury, class actions, mass tort actions, and DWIs.. A graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy "NITA", Ryan thrives in the courtroom and is comfortable trying cases of all sizes and complexity. In law school, Ryan placed second in the nation for his advocacy skills.In addition, Ryan is a champion in and out of the courtroom. In 2012, he was named Cosmopolitan magazine's 'National Bachelor of the Year' and was regularly featured on the #1 morning news show in America - The Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda.When he's not in the courtroom, Ryan shows his love for Baton Rouge and Louisiana by participating in an array of charity events. Recently, Ryan participated in a "celebrity" dance competition-Dancing for a Cause. Just as Ryan does in the courtroom, he wooed the judges and won the entire competition!Ryan helps REAL people on REAL cases. Call 888-8000 to speak with him today.
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Charles “Chase” Logan Trichell was born and raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and golf. After graduating with honors, Chase studied at LSU, where he served as philanthropy chairman for Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Chase was also appointed student advisory councilman for the Center for Community, Engagement, and Leadership; became a member of the Student Tiger Athletic Foundation; was selected to join the Phi Sigma Pi Honor Society; was named to both the Dean’s List and Chancellor’s Honor Roll on multiple occasions; and ultimately earned his Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing in 2011.. Chase then enrolled at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where he was elected by the student body to serve as the Student Bar Association’s Executive Director of Programming. During law school, Chase had the distinct honor of being selected as the judicial intern at the First Judicial District Court of Louisiana under the direct tutelage of Justice Scott J. Crichton, current Louisiana Supreme Court Justice. A member of the LSU Law Running Club and Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, Chase played quarterback for the Purple Team in Barrister’s Bowl VIII, IX, and X — the school’s annual tackle football game pitting Purple vs. Gold to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Chase earned both his Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from LSU in 2014.. According to his family, which calls him “The People’s Lawyer,” Chase was born to practice law. Trained as a personal injury attorney, Chase has earned a reputation in his young career as an extremely hard worker who loves interacting with his clients. He prides himself on putting the interests of his clients first and always being there when they need him. Chase joined Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers in 2016 and brings to the team a genuine passion for practicing law and representing people, not corporations. He is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, and is licensed to practice law in all 64 of Louisiana’s great parishes.. Chase is the third of four boys and is the very proud uncle of two nieces and two nephews. Anyone who knows Chase knows that nothing matters more to him than family — but LSU sports are a close second. He never misses a home game in Death Valley or an opportunity to play golf. In his spare time, Chase enjoys running the LSU Lakes, playing basketball, and volunteering at The First Tee of Baton Rouge and for the Big Buddy Program.
“There's no greater satisfaction than getting Justice for our clients at the end of a trial.". --- Lee "Jody" Amedee III. Lee “Jody” Amedee III has been practicing law since 1996. His love for people started at an early age when he worked with his grandfather and dad at their family restaurant in Geismar. He learned what hard work and determination meant at an early age. This work ethic propelled him through his life to be a successful trial lawyer.. Jody grew up showing livestock animals and excelling in sports. He earned a baseball scholarship to Nicholls State University and graduated from there in 1990. “When I got out of college, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, but I knew I wanted to be involved in helping people.” says Amedee. He graduated from Southern University Law School in 1996.. If you or a loved one has been involved in any type of Motor Vehicle Accident that was not your fault, you will have many important questions that require immediate attention. You should never have to deal with the Insurance Companies, medical bills and hospital visits on your own after a serious Motor Vehicle Accident. At Gauthier Amedee, we provide experienced, compassionate legal assistance for people that were injured in Motor Vehicle or other Catastrophic Accidents that were caused by someone else's negligence.. Call us right away at and we will provide you with a FREE, confidential and no-obligation consultation about your case. At Gauthier Amedee, we will review every detail of your case and fight to secure the maximum compensation for your injuries. You deserve straight answers about your case from the experienced southern Louisiana Car Accident lawyers at Gauthier Amedee.. At Gauthier Amedee, you never have to pay any attorney's fee up front. In fact, we only get paid after you do. And if there is no recovery, there is no attorney's fee. It's that simple. We're here to work hard for you and to make sure that your rights are fully protected.. Don’t delay. Get the help you need today with Gauthier Amedee.
I originally grew up a New Orleans boy watching Saints football and attending Loyola University where I received a BA in Finance and was on the Dean’s List. After graduating, I worked for Hibernia Investments as a Senior licensed stock broker for five years, and then continued on to manage a multi-million-dollar medical sales territory for Kendall Vascular Therapy during which I received numerous sales awards. However, I knew all that time that I had a passion for helping people and enjoyed working in an extremely competitive environment. I knew that it was inevitable that I would return to Law School as it was always my dream.. At the time with three wonderful children and a beautiful wife, I attended Loyola Law School in New Orleans while residing in Prairieville. I spent my weekends studying, and most of the week working to support my family; and commuting to classes. This huge sacrifice paid off as I graduated in the top 10% of my class and received the Judge Duplantier Scholarship. I also received the Law Excellence Award for obtaining the highest grade in my evidence class. Additionally, I was awarded two paid prestigious summer clerkships at two of the top insurance and ERISA defense firms in New Orleans.. Although I gained great insight into the inner workings of insurance defense firms while clerking, I knew that I wanted to be a Plaintiff’s attorney. My aggressiveness fine-tuned while working as a stock broker and medical salesman made me a perfect fit to advocate for individuals’ rights against big insurance companies.. At the current time, residing in Prairieville for over fifteen years with now five children with my wife, I decided to set up shop as solo practitioner. I have represented clients for almost seven years to date in Prairieville, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Slidell and wherever needed. I have obtained millions in insurance claims for property and bodily injury damages. And more important than the money I have obtained for my clients, is that every client I have represented feels like they have been treated as a family member.. Personal service in addition to results it what distinguishes my firm from the Walmart firms. I handle your case personally, in addition to staying in regular contact with my clients personally to keep them informed of the progress of their case. Every single client that I have represented has referred me at least one friend or family member. I take this as a huge compliment when I receive a referral. My goal in addition to obtaining the highest possible settlement or verdict, is to create a positive experience when you choose me to represent you. If you are looking for personal service and excellent results, look no further as you have found your man. Losing has never been an option for me in life, and I will take that same philosophy into your case.
Attorney Howard D. Popper has provided results-driven. legal counsel to individuals in New Jersey for more than a quarter of a century.. In recognition of his accomplishments, he has been selected as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an elite group representing less than one percent of all attorneys nationwide who have obtained million-dollar verdicts or settlements.. Attorney Popper dedicates the bulk of his practice to protecting accident victims, focusing on the needs of people who have suffered serious or catastrophic injury, or who have lost a loved one as the result of an accidental or wrongful death. He has built a strong reputation with colleagues and former clients, based on his commitment to get every dollar due his clients.. He recently secured a seven-figure settlement for a Sussex County woman who slipped and fell on ice in front of her rental house. In early 2011, he won a verdict in court in a case involving a bar’s responsibility for an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident.. As a testament to his reputation, attorney Popper has been appointed Special County Counsel to Morris County for more than 10 years.. To set up a meeting with a results-oriented New Jersey attorney, contact our office online or call us at . We will travel to the hospital or your home to meet with you if necessary.. There is no charge for your first consultation. We take all personal injury claims on a contingency basis. You will not incur legal fees unless attorney Popper recovers compensation for your losses
Personally representing every injured client against Insurance Companies for over (25) years.. Eric represents people injured in accidents involving cars, buses, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles, dog bites, trucks, slip & fall, trip & fall and other instances when there is injury where another is at fault.. Every injured client has the right to have their voice heard in the legal system. Everyone needs an ally in battling the intimidating and coercive policies of the Insurance Industry. No one should have to go it alone. Eric has devoted his time to representing people who need a voice.. Eric grew up in Southern New Jersey. Prior to starting his own Law Firm, Eric worked for law firms in both Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eric’s clients have benefitted from his hands on approach to every case. He has a deep knowledge of the law and years of experience that he brings to each case. Eric specializes in personal injury matters and has represented people all over the state of New Jersey. Eric is involved with the case from initial client sign up to its resolution by settlement, jury verdict or other disposition.. Eric has helped clients in obtaining millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements in his over (25) years of experience. Each person deserves to be heard and have a strong advocate representing their interests in court. This is especially true in cases where an injury has forever changed a person’s life because of its permanency . Eric’s firm will work hard to get you the maximum recovery for your pain, suffering, lost wages, physical and mental anguish. Eric also represents people in municipal court cases, workers compensation claims and business matters. There is no charge to you for your personal injury case unless you win.
Paul Sochanchak is a principal and the managing partner for the firm’s New Jersey office. A trial attorney, he currently handles various types of personal injury matters. He has earned millions of dollars for the firm’s clients through trial verdicts, settlements, and arbitration awards. As a former team director of a national insurance carrier and a former defense attorney, he is able to bring an added perspective to your case.. Mr. Sochanchak graduated from Rutgers College (Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ). Thereafter, he graduated from Widener University School of Law, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Phi National Honor Society. In the same year, Mr. Sochanchak was also inducted in the Who’s Who of American Law Students. He has also received an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in trial advocacy from Temple University School of Law. Mr. Sochanchak is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey.. He is currently an active member of the New Jersey Association for Justice and Camden County Bar Association (member of the Personal Injury Committee), and he is a former member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Sochanchak also serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for the superior courts of Camden and Burlington counties and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. He is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has been selected to the 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyers list, for which only five percent of the attorneys in the state are selected. He is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum1, and was selected in 2014 – 2016 to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list2, for which only five percent of the attorneys in the state are selected. He has also been repeatedly named to the “Awesome Attorneys” list by South Jersey Magazine3 and the “Top Attorneys” list by SJ Magazine4.. Mr. Sochanchak can be reached at or directly at.. 1.Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to only those attorneys who have obtained a result in the resolution of a case in excess of at least one million dollars.. 2.The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html.. 3.Information regarding the comparing organization and the selection methodology can be found at .. 4.Information regarding the comparing organization and the selection methodology can be found at .. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Erica is an employment lawyer licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She is recognized by her peers and clients at a "Top Attorney" and Best in South Jersey in the areas of employment litigaiton for the past several years. Born and raised in South Jersey, Erica is glad to be serving the needs of the community where she grew up. After four years at Bernard College in New York City, Erica worked as a legal assistant prior to attending law school. She attended Rutgers-Camden School of Law before clerking for the Honorable Francine I. Axelrad in the New Jersey Superior Court - Appellate Division. Erica embodies Grungo Colarulo's core value of community, serving as the Secretary on the Board of the Directors’ Executive Committee for The Parkinson Council, a regional non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. When not helping her clients or supporting her favorite charity, Erica can be found on her yoga mat or in the kitchen, cooking and baking with her two children.
If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another, call New Jersey personal injury lawyer, Dan T. Matrafajlo, for a free case analysis. Dan T. Matrafajlo is an experienced attorney regularly representing individuals involved in all types of car accident cases throughout central New Jersey.
I have been representing victims of accidents and medical malpractice for over 25 years. I have offices in New York and New Jersey. I strive to provide personal quality legal representation. I am a Past President of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Trustee of The Brooklyn Bar Association. I have obtained multiple seven figure verdicts and settlements for my clients and I regularly lecture on topics of continuing legal education in New York and New Jersey. Call me for a free consultation.