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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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Spencer Shields has been handling severe personal injury claims for injured victims since his graduation from Washburn University Law School in 1996. Licensed in the states of Kansas, Texas and Missouri, Mr. Shields specializes in severe injury cases occurring throughout Texas, Kansas and Missouri. He handles many cases in other states across the nation as well. Mr. Shields has personally handled over 1,000 injury cases across the nation during his legal career.. Mr. Shields focuses his personal injury practice on motor vehicle accidents, accidents involving semi-tractor-trailers, wrongful death, and all other accidents involving the negligence of another party resulting in severe personal injuries to either you or your loved one.. Mr. Shields is the founding member of Shields Law Group, LLC. Since 2006, in addition to its personal injury and wrongful death representation, Shields Law Group, LLC is a firm specialized in handling mass tort and MDL product liability claims nationally for injured consumers. Through 2019, Shields Law Group, LLC has represented over 2,000 clients from across the country in various mass tort MDL cases and settlement programs. Its firm web-site is .
After graduating from Oak Park High School here in Kansas City, I attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City earning a Bachelor of Arts in History and later a Juris Doctor. While in Law School, I focused on honing my trial skills through trial advocacy classes and as a member of the trial team for three years. During that time, I put those skills to test as an intern at the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and as an intern for the Missouri Attorney General Civil Litigation Division. I gained first-hand experience prosecuting murder cases and defending civil claims for personal injury, breach of contract, and wrongful death.. After graduating, I began to focus on civil litigation to help be a voice for anyone injured by another person or entity. Today, my practice focuses on helping those involved in a motor vehicle collision or injuried on someone else's property.. Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife (Katie), daughter (Emersyn), and pointer pups (Nash, Remi). My passion for advocacy in law is rivaled by my love of the outdoors, either playing softball, fishing, or hunting. My competitive nature and perseverance are attributes I’ve developed through my active lifestyle but have found they assist me each day in and out of the courtroom.
Daniel E. Stuart has been practicing law since 1994 and is licensed in Kansas, Missouri, and New York. Throughout his career, he has successfully represented clients in a wide range of personal injury matters, including auto accidents, premises liability, dog bites, and medical negligence. His commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients is evident in his track record, including a recent $1.1 million settlement for a client injured in a car accident.. At The Law Office of Daniel E. Stuart, P.A., Dan focuses on helping injured individuals recover the maximum compensation for their claims. With decades of experience and a results-driven approach, he is dedicated to providing strong legal representation and guiding clients through the complexities of personal injury cases.
Mr. Haus (pronounced "house") has been a resident of the Kansas City area for more than forty years. His early childhood was spent at various military installations throughout the United States, England and the Philippine Islands. Mr. Haus lived at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in south Kansas City and is a graduate of Belton High School. Mr. Haus is a graduate of Longview Community College and the University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State University) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.. Mr. Haus became a law enforcement officer in 1983 and served in that capacity for thirteen years.Mr. Haus attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, graduating in May, 1996. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in September, 1996, and to the Kansas Bar in March, 1997. Mr. Haus began his legal career as an associate attorney with the Kansas City boutique firm of Furry and Smith, PC. During his tenure there Mr. Haus handled a full case load of primarily personal injury cases, trying both judge and jury cases throughout the area.In May, 2000, Mr. Haus was recruited by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department to serve as an attorney in the KCPD General Counsel’s Office where he served until December, 2011. During his time at the KCPD, Mr. Haus litigated hundreds of auto liability and personal injury cases including claims against the KCPD and claims by the KCPD. Mr. Haus also handled hundreds of Workers’ Compensation claims and claims brought under a variety of areas of the law including civil rights, employment, property damage, search and seizure, forfeiture, wrongful death, excessive force, etc. Mr. Haus also helped draft and negotiate millions of dollars in contracts and agreements for everything from minor office equipment purchases to ten million dollar helicopter agreements and forty million dollar construction projects. Mr. Haus also provided extensive training to police trainees in the areas of statutory and constitutional law and to tenured officers in wide variety of legal topics. In addition, Mr. Haus was frequently consulted by case detectives and case supervisors in ongoing investigations including many high profile murder investigations and other cases.Mr. Haus has appeared before and tried cases in numerous area municipal courts, in numerous Missouri state courts and Kansas state courts, in Kansas and Missouri federal courts, in administrative tribunals including the Division of Workers’ Compensation, the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, the Board of Police Commissioners etc. Mr. Haus has also briefed and argued several cases in the Missouri Court of Appeals.
For over 40 years I have had the privilege of working with people who have been forced to face unexpected change in their lives. Sometimes the changes are from the tragic effects of personal injuries caused by the carelessness of others. Other times the changes are caused by the end of a marital relationship. In each situation, the fear and uncertainty experienced by my client and their family can be overwhelming.. Helping people work through and resolve these life changing events is the most rewarding part of my job. If you have been seriously injured or are facing the loss of a relationship call my office immediately. If I am unavailable, please make sure you leave a call back number. In most instances, I will return your call that day, at the latest, the next morning.
Topeka personal injury attorney, Bruce Brumley has over 25 years of experience when it comes to the practice of personal injury law. At the Brumley Law Office, cases are taken seriously and every client is respected as an individual who deserves fair compensation, and that is exactly what Bruce fights for. Once he takes on a case, he commits fully to it by examining every element of the claim and pursuing the best possible outcome for the client. Fair compensation is the ultimate goal for Bruce Brumley, which is why perspective is very important. With the right look with the right eyes, a successful case can be achieved.
I am a partner in the law firm of klauber Law, LLCwith over 25 years of litigation experience. I specialize in the areas of serious personal injury law, family law, general litigation, business law, contracts and also provide meidation services. I am the former Mayor of Manalapan and served as a member of the Manalapan Environmental Commission and Planning Board.
I am the ONLY attorney in my family. My family is made up of police officers, teachers, restaurant workers and truckers. I know what it’s like to work in a service-oriented industry because it’s how I have grown up. Therefore, these hard-working individuals are the types of clients I want to help “take control” of their lives when legal issues arise.. My first legal supervisor taught me that “there’s no better way to know how to build a case, than if you first learned how to break that case down.” So, I spent much of my earlier legal career working for insurance companies and defense firms in order to learn how to do just that – “how to break a case down.” Now, I want to use that knowledge to help my clients “take control” of their lives when times seem most out of control. Here’s exactly how I intend on doing that:. 1) Information. When you are involved in a car accident, slip/trip and fall accident, dog bite incident or work-related accident and medical bills are piling up and life seems out of control, I will be here to provide you with the information about your legal options to help you make decisions and “take control”. Your only job during this time should be to focus on your treatment and getting better. I can help with the rest.. 2) Honesty. Since I have experience “breaking cases down,” I will give you all the positives and negatives about your case because information is KEY to making good decisions. I don’t sugarcoat things. I have had clients with extremely difficult cases thank me for my honesty because they always knew what to expect.. 3) Flexible Time. I can and do, meet clients at night or on weekends. Moreover, my clients have my cell number and email address. They can reach me by phone, email or text whenever they need me or have a question.. 4) Empathy and Understanding. I have seen, firsthand, the devastating effects an injury can have on a person and his/her family. Physically, emotionally and financially, a person may never be the same as he/she was pre-injury. However, I will give you the tools and information you need to make the best choices for you and your family. I will NEVER recommend that you do something just to increase the value of your case. My goal is to help you, my client, and a case that is low in value means that you are healthy, which is all that truly matters.. You, the client, have choices. You have options. Therefore, shop around for the right attorney for you. But, if you are ready to “take control,” I hope you give me a call.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENTI have lived in South Jersey my entire life and I have litigated personal injury cases for over 30 years. I have litigated everything from car accidents to plane crashes and I am all too familiar with the devastating effects of pain & suffering, lost wages, medical expenses and emotional despair that result from serious personal injuries. However over the last two decades I have watched as a new danger has emerged in our community.I have witnessed far too many members of our families, our friends and our neighbors who have had their lives destroyed by the opioid epidemic. Greed has led hospitals, pharmacists, doctors, drug manufacturers and drug distributors to needlessly ruin the lives of countless souls. Medical professionals have abandoned standards and prescribed indiscriminately for far too long. If you or someone you know has been injured by opioids or suffered other serious injury call and talk to me. I stand ready to hold the responsible accountable!
As a persuasive, inventive trial attorney, Christopher T. Karounos concentrates his practice on representing individuals seriously injured by the negligence of others. He has handled cases arising from assaults, motor vehicle crashes, all manner of slip, trip, or fall injuries, watercraft collisions, trucking incidents, construction defects, motorcycle accidents, and worksite injuries.. Chris is one of only a small handful of lawyers Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. He is a former Adjunct Professor of Law at Rutgers University Law School-Newark for advanced trial presentation and served as Head Coach for the Law School’s National Mock Trial Team, and a longtime Barrister for the Bergen County Pashman Civil Inns of Court. Chris is equally comfortable explaining the complexities and nuances of a case to a jury as he is when informing and supporting his clients at each step of their case and explaining the litigation process.. For many years Chris has also successfully handled numerous commercial litigation and trial matters. He is a successful appellate advocate, having won several important appeals for both his personal injury and commercial litigation clients over the years.. Chris is a former volunteer EMT-D with nearly 20 years of experience in trauma situations. Having treated and transported hundreds of injured patients, he brings a unique understanding of clients’ trauma experiences from their injury locations and uses that knowledge when he vigorously fights for their rights throughout their cases. Having attained a Biology degree with a biomedical concentration, served as an EMT/Crew Chief &Trainer, Chris uses his understanding of medicine, science, and his trial law skills and experience to zealously advocate for his clients against the insurance defense companies and, when needed, to a Judge and Jury.. Professional BackgroundUpon graduating from Rutgers Law-Newark, Chris clerked for the Hon. Menelaos W. Toskos, J.S.C. in the Bergen County Superior Court. He then practiced as a litigation associate at two of New Jersey’s premiere law firms, Lowenstein Sandler, PC, and Archer & Greiner PC (formerly known as Herten Burstein PC in Hackensack, N.J.) before opening his own practice in 2013 focusing on Personal Injury and Civil Litigation.. Chris is Past-President of the Hellenic American Bar Association, a current member of the New Jersey Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, Bergen County Bar Association, a Barrister in the Bergen County Pashman Inns of Court, former Adjunct Professor of Law at Rutgers University Law School-Newark and former Head Coach for the Law School’s National Mock Trial Team. He is currently trained to serve as an Arbitrator for the New Jersey Superior Court, and is a former R. 1:40 approved Mediator.
Attorney since 1993 with 100% of practice devoted to personal injury.. Of the less than 3% of New Jersey Attorneys Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney.. New Jersey Super Lawyer 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.. The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" 2012 & 2013.. Board of Trustees: Brain Injury Alliance.. Board of Directors: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (National).. Prior to becoming an attorney, Steven Benvenisti fully recoveed from catastrophic injuris after being struck as a pedestrian by a drunk driver. His experience as an accident victim provides him with a very powerful perspective in representing his personal injury clients.