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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.
17531 Personal Injury Lawyers Found
J.A. Sowell joined ELPO as an associate attorney in August 2017. A lifelong native of Bowling Green, J.A. is a graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and Western Kentucky University.. Becoming an attorney was never on J.A.’s radar and only became his focus about halfway through earning his bachelor’s degree at WKU, Sowell says. “Since I was a child, I had always thought I would become a physician,” Sowell says. “However, this changed when my undergraduate history professor encouraged me to consider the legal field. I took a job working for a local law firm and immediately fell in love the profession, experiencing firsthand the demands and rewards of being a lawyer.”. He then fully shifted the focus of his studies at WKU, and decided to pursue a career in law. While in law school, he worked as a clerk at ELPO for two summers, which helped confirm his interest in the field and in the wide array of practice areas offered by ELPO.. “For me, the best part of working for ELPO is serving the people of Bowling Green and Southcentral Kentucky,” Sowell says. This community molded me into who I am today and to be able to give back to this community while working for the areas preeminent law firm is extremely gratifying. As a native of Bowling Green, I have had the privilege of personally witnessing the tremendous impact ELPO has had on our community and also the impeccable reputation this firm has maintained for many years. When I finally decided to become a lawyer, I had always hoped of coming back home and working at ELPO.”. In his personal time, J.A. is a proud supporter of the Hilltoppers and enjoys rooting for the hometown and family favorite, as both of his parents are WKU graduates and his brother was a pitcher for the WKU baseball team. He lives in Bowling Green, and plans to get married during the summer of 2018.
I will provide aggressive representation to help you navigate your case. I have successfully pursued justice for hundreds of victims in personal injury cases. My practice areas include motor vehicle accidents, wrongful deaths, motorcycle accidents, and dog bite injuries.
Every client I have the privilege of representing has a unique case with a specific set of circumstances. I approach our work together by taking immediate charge of the case in a results-driven way with consistency, dependability and a focused, proven strategy. I handle myself well with others, especially during adverse and contentious circumstances – a skill set not everyone possesses. The valuable lessons I learned during my professional baseball career are parlayed into the professional arena of my law practice. I know innately what it takes to win. I work the case harder and am always prepared. I am responsible, reasonable and care for my clients’ welfare. Most importantly, my clients need to make their decisions with the understanding that I have listened to their concerns, put my interests aside, and that I really want them to make the best decision for themselves.. Rick Lundblade, was born and educated in California, is recognized for commanding courtroom triumphs, tireless commitment to representing people who are injured and unwavering dedication to his lifetime passion, the business of professional sports. Rick graduated from Willamette University School of Law in 1996 in the top 20% of his class, but his career work ethic, “drive to be the best” and unrelenting pursuit of victory were values honed much earlier from hard-earned successes he experienced as a star athlete.. 1988 Triple-A Maine Phillies. Rick Lundblade was a member of the Maine Phillies, the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Position: Catcher.. Lundblade proudly attended Stanford University on a full scholarship and graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. While at Stanford, Rick earned the prestigious Pacific-10 Conference Most Valuable Player award, the Triple Crown and received All-American honors. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, he became a professional baseball player and played minor league baseball for the Phillies, New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles organizations (Triple-A). A two-time Hall of Famer, Rick Lundblade practices injury and abuse law with a single-minded desire and complete commitment to accomplish success for his clients. Being entrusted with the challenges is a responsibility Rick always take seriously.. Licensed in both Oregon and California, Rick Lundblade started his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Oregon. Rick began his first private practice position in 1997 as a defense attorney representing insurance companies and their insureds. Even though his practice was very successful, Rick felt a strong desire to advocate for people injured due to the neglect of others and whose lives had been suddenly and dramatically changed. Rick proudly became a plaintiff’s attorney in 2001 and a full partner of Black, Chapman, Webber, Stevens, Peterson & Lundblade. Rick formed Lundblade Injury Law to continue fighting for the rights of those he is proud to represent, serve and protect.. 2010 Stanford Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Left to Right: Nick Bravin (fencing), Lilia Osterloh, (women’s tennis), Dr. Tracye Lawyer (track and field: soccer), Catherine Fox (women’s swimming and diving), John Lynch (football), Bevin Knight (basketball), and Rick Lundblade (baseball).
Using my skills and experience to help clients through their personal injury, landlord/tenant, consumer protection, and domestic relations cases is my passion. I received my law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2014 and concentrated my legal studies on advocating for people with personal injury and consumer protection cases. Prior to joining Clark Law and Associates, LLC, I gained significant hands on experience working on consumer protection issues and helping individuals through domestic relations disputes. When not practicing law, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two kids, running, weekend brunch, and rooting for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Tara has been in practice for over 25 years. Receiving her bachelor's degree, with honors, in American Intellectual History from the University of Colorado at Boulder, she went on to law school at a Jesuit school, Creighton University, in Nebraska. Rising to the top of her class early on, Tara captured the American Jurisprudence Award (highest grade on the final exam) in Professional Responsibility (an attorney ethics class), Insurance, Family Law and Advanced Constitutional Law. She was also a member of the International Moot Court Team. Tara practiced in Anchorage, Alaska (where she was born) before moving back home to Eagle Point, Oregon.. Tara's practice has always been litigation centered. She was part of the team of lawyers whose efforts against insurance companies through appellate work and petitions to the Alaska Supreme Court resulted in the following published opinions; Holderness v. State Farm, 24 P.3d (Alaska 2001), Peter v. The Progressive Corporation, 986 P.2d 865 (Alaska 1999) and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Raymer 977 P.2d 706 (Alaska 1999).. Tara grew up on a big cattle ranch out in Eagle Point and spent her after school hours and summers riding and showing Quarter horses and helping work cattle around the ranch. She knows her way around litigation and also how to work the chute.
Clooten Law, LLC, is a practice specilizing in divorce, custody, parental rights, estate planning and personal injury.. Learn the Divorce rules for men and women and the custody statutes in Oregon for men and women. Our firm specializes in Divorces and Custody, including complex cases with difficult questions. We are Family Law attorneys who understand property disbursement in dissolution of marriage (divorce) proceedings. We research, draft, review, and execute dissolution (divorce) paperwork, on our client's behalf.. We provide divorce advice and custody advice through both initial consultation and throughout the pendency (duration) of our client's case. We explain all the technicalities of a pending or completed general judgment (previously referred to as a divorce decree).. A divorce is almost always a total dissolving of a marriage. At Clooten Law, we have seen many custody battles and the related custody paperwork, and through this experience, we can make recommendations to our clients on potential and likely outcomes in their child custody cases(s).. Often times in divorce, couples will have amassed debts throughout the marriage. We can help you develop a plan to cope with or eliminate this debt, in advance of divorce, or after the divorce is complete. We combine our bankruptcy expertise in divorce consultations to provide maximum value to clients, and to best explain the pitfalls that surround the divorce proceeding from a money standpoint.
I represent injured people against insurance companies and insurance lawyers.. Have you been injured because of the negligence of another? Are you looking for compensation for your injuries? Peter J. Hess, a partner at the Hess Law Office, PLLC, is dedicated to protecting the rights if injured people. Peter is a graduate of Willamette University where he received his Juris Doctor with honors. While in law school, he was the associate editor the Willamette University Law Review. He is is an EAGLE member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association and a Guardian member of the Oregon State Trial Lawyer Association. He is admitted to handle cases in all courts in the States of Washington &Oregon, as well as the Federal District Court in the Eastern District of Washington, and in Oregon. If you were injured in a car accident, truck, bicycle, or motorcycle accident, please do not hesitate to contact the team at the Hess Law Office, PLLC today!
Since 1987, Zbinden & Curtis has been 100% dedicated to handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. We have helped thousands of injury victims and their families who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. For over 35 years, we have been committed to holding responsible parties accountable when serious personal injuries result from motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, animal attacks, construction accidents, or when wrongful deaths occur.. We are skilled at protecting and advancing our clients’ interests as we help them stand up to negligent parties, insurance companies and other challenging opponents. We will investigate all options and help our clients maximize their financial recoveries and recommend the best possible solution. The impacts of a serious injury due to an accident or negligence can be devastating, especially if it could have been prevented if someone had simply been more careful, attentive, or sober. At Zbinden & Curtis, we know that no award can make up for injuries sustained or even worse, loss of life. However, we do know that financial recoveries from all available resources will help cover medical bills, loss of income, living expenses and more. That is why we are dedicated to helping survivors of a personal injury or loss of a loved one while working relentlessly to bring their case to the best possible resolution. We will secure the justice you deserve.. As highly respected and recognized personal injury attorneys, we will treat you with the care and compassion you need during this difficult time while working tirelessly to secure the compensation you need to support your recovery and rebuild your life. For your convenience, we have offices located in Portland and Woodburn, Oregon, and we service clients in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Marion counties.. We consistently deliver exceptional results. Schedule your free injury case evaluation today.
If you live in Gresham or east county, you don't need to go to downtown Portland for representation in your personal injury claim. Many Portland lawyers offer to come to you for the first visit. Unfortunately, after that first meeting, you will likely have to meet them at their offices downtown. Our offices are in Gresham and always will be.. My name is Tom Melville, attorney at the Gresham Injury Law Center. I bring 15+ years of experience to Gresham and east county, helping clients recover compensation for the injuries they have suffered. The Gresham Injury Law Center combines the convenience of a Gresham location with the experience of a downtown personal injury lawyer.
Emery has been in practice in Oregon since 2009. Before becoming a lawyer, he had a graphic design studio in Austin, Texas, with fellow artist A.J. Garces. They were one of the first custom clip art companies in the mid 1990s, and their last project together was an Aerosmith album cover in 2012.. Before moving to Texas, Emery lived in New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Washington, grew up in South Dakota, and went to college in Minnesota. He was a member of the SD, MN, and TX Army National Guard in the 1980s and 90s. After living in Texas for 17 years, he moved to Oregon.. While attending Lewis and Clark Law School, he worked as a Multnomah County District Attorney, and has been a full time personal injury lawyer since then. He has also served as a traffic court prosecutor for the City of Fairview, Oregon, and continues to work as a volunteer attorney for the Domestic Violence Project at Legal Aid Services of Oregon. Emery served on the Board of Governors of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association from 2014-2016.. Emery's favorite pastime is discussing things you're not supposed to discuss in polite company. He also tries to play the piano, tries to powerlift, and tries to keep the wife and kids entertained.. EducationUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Certificate in Commercial IllustrationLewis and Clark Law School, Juris Doctorate. Licensed to practice inOregonWashingtonOregon Federal District Court. MembershipsOregon Trial Lawyers Association. Oregon Chinese Lawyers AssocationAmerican Association of JusticeOregon State BarWashington State BarMultnomah Bar Association