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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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Mr. Stegman graduated Magna Cum Laude, among the top of his class, from the University of Baltimore, and received a Juris Doctor (J.D.). During his time at the University, Mr. Stegman served as law clerk at a prestigious medical mal-practice and personal injury firm, where he was an integral part of the firm’s team in recovering millions of dollars for injured clients. Additionally, Mr. Stegman served as a Rule 16 Attorney, on behalf of the State of Maryland and the Attorney General’s Office, wherein he successfully argued an appellate brief before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.. Upon graduating, and passing the Bar, Mr. Stegman worked as an associate at one of Maryland’s largest real-estate firms, where he learned the ins and outs of foreclosure prosecution and defense.. Mr. Stegman is a member of the Maryland Defense Attorney’s Association, the American Bar Association (ABA), the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ), the Baltimore City Bar Association, and the Baltimore County Bar Association. Additionally, he is a lifelong resident of the greater Baltimore community.
My office has concentrated in representing injured parties in personal injury actions for 28 years. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients by settling cases when appropriate but also by tenaciously pursuing matters and taking them to trial before a judge or jury when appropriate. In 2014 we achieved what we believe to be the highest settlement for a plaintiff in a motor vehicle action in Harford County.
West Law Firm is a boutique law firm founded by Attorney Nyasha West. For more than a decade, Ms. West has represented consumers in bankruptcy and loss mitigation matters. In 2018, West Law Firm expanded to include Family Law and Personal Injury.. West Law Firm is focused on providing excellent legal service to residents of Maryland in order to ensure they receive justice. It is our goal to treat all clients as though their matter is the only one that matters. To that end, at West Law Firm, clients are treated as people and not as files. Attorneys, and not paralegals, work on our client's matters.
Joshua C. Sussex is a founding member of SG Legal Group. Mr. Sussex pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Maryland College Park where he participated in a hybrid program that allowed him to complete three years of coursework in two years, before beginning coursework at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Mr. Sussex completed his Bachelor of Arts degree while simultaneously completing his first year of law school. Mr. Sussex graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law.. Prior to co-founding SG Legal Group, Mr. Sussex worked at law firms located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and in Baltimore, representing individuals in criminal, family, personal injury, workers' compensation, and social security disability matters.. Currently, Mr. Sussex focuses his practice primarily on personal injury, including car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. Mr. Sussex also handles medical malpractice and workers' compensation cases.. Please contact me for a free case evaluation.
Nate is a civil trial attorney. He represents clients who have been injured as a result of someone else's neglience. He also represents clients in matters involving professional malpractice, business disputes, divorce and custody, and estate and probate litigation. He has repeatedly been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. Prior to establishing Mann & Risch, Nate practiced at Eccleston & Wolf, a well-respected civil litigation firm in Maryland, where he handled matters involving professional liability and malpractice, serious personal injury and property damage, including auto accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, products liability, and business disputes. As a result, he gained valuable and extensive experience working for and against insurance companies, which is an incredible asset to you if you have suffered an injury or property damage. Nate has also represented individuals and families in criminal defense and family law matters, including divorce, custody, and child support. This broad background as a trial lawyer provided Nate with skills and experience to help you achieve the goals you want and deserve.
Jaclyne is a licensed attorney in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Her practice focuses solely on personal injury such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, and injuries caused by the negligence of others. She was recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” attorneys from 2022 through 2024, and she was also honored to be selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2024.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jaclyne began her career at Berman, Sobin, Gross LLP in 2012 as a personal injury paralegal. She truly enjoyed helping clients and was so passionate about assisting the injured, that in 2014, she left the firm to attend law school. During law school, she focused her coursework and research on personal injury, insurance, and negotiations, and she also clerked at various personal injury law firms which further enhanced her knowledge and expertise. After graduating law school in 2017, she returned to Berman, Sobin, Gross LLP. Today, Jaclyne zealously represents her clients throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. Having worked as a personal injury paralegal and law clerk prior to becoming an attorney, she offers her clients a unique perspective and insight. Her distinctive blend of legal experience and insurance knowledge set her apart from other personal injury attorneys.. During an initial consultation, Jaclyne takes the time to discuss all aspects of a case, explains the law, and ensures that her clients understand the process of their case. From day one, she gives her clients the individualized attention they deserve and she believes that every client is entitled to the highest quality representation. If you’ve been injured by the negligence of another, don’t hesitate to contact Jaclyne today for your free consultation.
Elisha N. Hawk became a partner with Jenner Law, P.C. in 2023, focusing her practice on advocating for people and families who have been injured by the abuse and neglect of others. Her practice focuses on cases involving personal injury, mass torts, therapy abuse, clergy abuse, and nursing home abuse and neglect.. Elisha started her career as an associate working under Jenner Law, P.C.’s founding partner, Rob Jenner, where she represented people who had been harmed by dangerous drugs and devices. She gained significant experience handling pharmaceutical and defective medical device cases under Rob’s mentorship. Following her work on the mass tort pain pump and Lipitor litigations, she went on to try medical malpractice and nursing home cases. Over the course of her more than 15 years in practice, she has proven to be a zealous advocate for her clients, both inside and out of the courtroom. She values client trust and strives always to achieve the best results for her clients, above and beyond anything else. She is a fierce advocate for those who have had their trust betrayed, whether by a nursing home, a health care provider, a member of the clergy, or anyone who would abuse their power.. Prior to earning her law degree, Elisha completed a Master of Liberal Arts program at Johns Hopkins University. She also taught middle school English for eleven years in the Baltimore area. Elisha graduated from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, with a certificate in Health Law.. Elisha has been recognized for her accomplishments in the legal community by numerous outlets. When the multidistrict litigation related to contaminated steroids from New England Compounding Pharmacy was created, Elisha was selected to be the state chair for cases in Maryland. In 2014, she was honored as a “leading woman” by the Maryland Daily Record. She also shares her legal knowledge by authoring articles in various publications including the Maryland Association for Justice’s Trial Reporter and the Maryland Daily Record. In addition, Elisha was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list for years 2013 – 2018, Super Lawyers for years 2020 – 2023, and Best Lawyers in the area of Personal Injury Litigation for 2024.. Along with her law practice, Ms. Hawk is an active member of Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) and the Maryland Association for Justice Foundation. She served as President of MAJ from 2017 – 2018, and she remains active in the organization. Prior to leading the organization as its President, she served as Section Chair for New Lawyers. The New Lawyers Section was voted Section of the Year two years in a row under her leadership from 2013-2015. Following her presidency, she led the Nursing Home litigation group from 2020-2021.
At the Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group, we are dedicated to individuals and families in Baltimore and throughout Maryland who need an aggressive advocate in criminal defense and personal injury cases. We have dedicated our legal practice to personal injury and criminal defense because we understand the impact these legal issues have on the lives of our clients. Our primary attorney, John Turnbull, is dedicated to providing aggressive and professional legal services to protect the rights of personal injury victims and individuals facing criminal charges.. You will remain advised, informed, and in direct contact with our primary attorney until your case is firmly resolved. Contact us today for a free consultation.