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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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Mekhail Sarofiem practices in the areas of Civil Litigation – Plaintiff's Personal Injury. Mekhail has dedicated his career and life’s work to fighting for injury victims. He helps victims of all kinds of accidents, including, but not limited to, car accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, truck accidents, slip & falls and more. Mekhail provides a voice and is a pillar of hope for his clients. Mekhail expressed that the law is “both the cornerstone and the foundational building block, which lies at the heart of our great nation. The law of the United States provides for life, liberty, and happiness for all Americans,” and that “having the opportunity to advance these principles through diligent advocacy on behalf of my clients is a humbling privilege.”
Sharon Kessel joined the firm in April 2002 as an associate. She is a graduate of New York Law School (J.D. 1992) and Emory University (B.A. 1987). She is licensed to practice law in New York, Connecticut, Georgia and New Jersey. After graduating from law school, Sharon joined the Bronx County District Attorney's office prosecuting felony narcotics cases for 4 years. Thereafter, Sharon joined the prominent Manhattan medical malpractice defense firm of Martin, Clearwater and Bell representing hospitals, doctors and nurses for 5 years. Sharon plays an integral role in the preparation and prosecution of hundreds of cases for Blume Goldfaden clients, including conducting depositions of parties, witnesses and experts, arguing motions, performing legal research, preparing legal briefs and working with experts. Sharon's experience and work have contributed to the exceptional results secured by the firm.
Zavodnick, Perlmutter & Boccia, LLC represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury cases. We represent people in Hudson County and throughout New Jersey.. I have successfully litigated cases over the past twenty years. This includes cases tried to verdict, successful appeals and substantial settlements. These cases have included car accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, products liability, employer liability, construction site accidents, civil rights cases and more.. I have been a member of Zavodnick, Perlmutter & Boccia, LLC since its founding in 2004. Prior to that I was an associate of the Law Offices of Allen Zavodnick.. I am a graduate of Yale University and Rutgers School of Law - Newark. I served as a law clerk for the Honorable Isabel B. Stark, J.S.C, Superior Court of New Jersey - Bergen County Vicinage upon graduation from law school.
Randall L. Juergensen has tried over 100 cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout Indiana and Michigan. He is recognized as a skilled courtroom advocate in cases involving complex injury, medical, and insurance claims. After graduating from the University of Michigan with High Distinction, Randall was admitted to Wayne State University School of Law. His memberships include the State Bar of Michigan, the Indiana State Bar Association, the New Mexico State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Indiana Trial lawyers Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association. Additionally, he is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Randall is active in community and civic organizations, most notably as the former City Commissioner in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
I enjoy helping my clients understand how the law affects what's going on in their lives and what can be done about it.. While in the Marine Corps Reserves, I realized that I really liked helping my Marines through the problems they faced in their lives. I went to law school so that I could continue helping people find solutions to the issues facing them.. Now, I'm an Associate Attorney at Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak, a law firm focused on helping individuals who have suffered an injury or loss.. My goal is to help every client understand their situation and the laws that affect them. That means breaking down all that complicated legal jargon and talking in plain English so that they can understand it. I'll do the same for the jury and bring my client's story to life so that the jury can understand what my client has gone through.. Outside the office, I enjoy hiking at the Indiana Dunes, mushroom hunting (mostly morels because I don't know many others by sight and I like to avoid seeing things that aren't actually there) and watching movies with my wife (she likes to play "Name that Movie" but I usually lose as she remembers the most odd quotes).
I grew up in Osceola, Indiana and graduated from Penn High School; after graduation I attended Purdue University double majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology and received a minor in Forensic Science. While at Purdue, I was a member of the Forensics Club, the Psychology Club, and member of Theta Chi Fraternity.. After graduating from Purdue, I attended Michigan State University College of Law. During law school, I was a member of the Michigan State wrestling club and a frequent volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of America.. I began working at Sweeney Julian as an intern and quickly discovered how rewarding it was to help my injured clients recover after an auto crash or other incident. I do my very best to give each client the individual attention they deserve as I know that each person is different, with different needs, and differernt goals. Lawsuits are a confusing and often times frustrating process, but I work with my clients every step of the way to make it as straightforward of a process as I can explaining each step in plain Engligh and leaving the legal jargon to the law books.. Outside of work, I can be found spending time with my family and friends, camping, hiking, backpacking, or any othe routdoor activity. When I am not spending time with my family, I volunteer as a wrestling coach for the Penn Wrestling Club. I am currently members of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the American Inn of Courts.