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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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Having grown up in a family of entrepreneurs, I have always understood the importance of customer service and customer satisfaction. Far too often I hear stories of clients being treated by their attorney as “just another file,” being told that their case is “just too small,” and not being able to speak directly with their attorney.. I do not treat my clients as files. Each client is unique, and each client deserves to be treated as a person. I believe that any event that impairs someone’s life is significant, and is never “too small.” This is why I make it a point to be personally available to my clients, and I strive to give my clients the attention they deserve as people who are in need of my help.. Customer service and satisfaction is paramount to our success, and these are values I have impressed upon my staff.
The Law Offices of Rachel F. Stanton provides experienced and ethical legal representation. Our firm serves our clients with personal attention and professionalism. We offer the best quality legal services to all. We do not advertise. Almost 100 % of all new cases are referred by satisfied clients. Ms. Stanton has built a solid reputation as a diligent, competent and ethical attorney both in and out of the courtroom.. Rachel Stanton is lead counsel and founder of the firm. Ms. Stanton was admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of California and all Federal Courts in the United Stated in 2000. Ms. Stanton is an advocate and a trial lawyer who is committed to the pursuit justice for her clients. At the Law Office of Rachel F. Stanton, your case is handled personally by your attorney, not by a paralegal or legal assistant. Ms. Stanton is an advocate who gets the job done personally, professionally, competently and ethically.. If you are in need of more information, please visit our website:
Prior to founding H&S, Nathan Hanning worked at one of the largest Southern California defense firms, where he litigated a variety of insurance defense matters and construction defect cases. Thereafter, Mr. Hanning worked at a prestigious medical malpractice defense firm where he defended healthcare providers in all types of medical malpractice actions.. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Hanning graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with degrees in political science and history before earning his juris doctor from Southwestern Law School. During law school, Mr. Hanning served as Managing Editor of the Southwestern Law Review and was a member of the Moot Court Honors Program, where he competed as an oralist in the Spong tournament, arguing before Justices Joseph P. Albright of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and Cornelia G. Kennedy of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Mr. Hanning was named a Wildman Scholar, a Hagman Scholar, and recipient of the Deans Merit Award. He also received two CALI awards for his achievements in Legal Writing and Analysis and Land Use and Planning.. Mr. Hanning has also authored several articles, including Trying Asset/Mortgage Backed Securities Cases: A Practical Guide, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (2007), and Waking From the American Dream: Expanding Fiduciary Duties to Secondary Lenders Following the Subprime Mortgage Meltdown, Southwestern Law Review (2008).. Mr. Hanning is a member of the State Bar of California and is licensed to practice in all California courts.
Dean Sadeddin is not just an attorney; he's a committed partner in your legal journey. With a primary focus on putting clients first, Dean ensures that you are not only represented but actively involved in crucial decision-making processes every step of the way.. With a relentless dedication to obtaining the best possible results, Dean fights vigorously against insurance companies to secure the compensation you deserve. His extensive experience spans thousands of personal injury cases, allowing him to navigate complexities with ease and expertise.. At our firm, client satisfaction is paramount. Having worked with thousands of individuals, Dean understands the importance of tailored representation. Through a combination of years of attorney knowledge and vigorous advocacy, Dean has successfully recovered millions in compensation for his clients.. When you choose Dean Sadeddin, you're choosing a legal ally who is committed to your well-being and dedicated to achieving justice on your behalf. Your satisfaction is not just a goal; it's our standard.
Charles is a trial attorney and shareholder of Mayr Lee APC, a litigation and trial firm that represents individuals and businesses throughout Southern California. His clients include individuals who have been injured by the wrongful conduct of private and public entites and insurance policyholders whose benefits have been improperly denied by their carriers. On the business end, Mayr Lee APC assists with transactional work including contract drafting, review, and legal consulting, and well as business disputes requiring litigation.. Through his work, Charles has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients in personal injury and insurance cases in State and Federal courts. Charles is a sitting board member of the San Bernardino / Riverside chapter of the American Board of Trial Attorneys, an adjunct law professor at the University of La Verne College of Law, a lecturer for continuing education seminars, and served as a mediator settling disputes for the Superior Court in Riverside County.. After over a decade of experience working with private law firms and as a Deputy City Attorney, Charles partnered with a longtime colleague and started Mayr Lee APC, where he continues to vigorously advocate on behalf of his clients.. If you wish to discuss your case with us, or would like to refer a matter for consideration, please give us a call to schedule a free consultation.
The attorneys of MOET LAW GROUP have worked with some of the top Personal Injury, DUI and Criminal Defense lawyers in Southern California. In years of handling cases like yours, I know that there is only one surefire way to guarantee the best outcome on your matter - and that is to act quickly! Because of our court, trial and procedural experience within virtually every court house in Socal, you can rest assure that you are in good hands.
Specialties Include:. 1. PERSONAL AND CATASTROPHIC INJURIES FROM TRUCKING, BOATING, AUTOMOBILE, AVIATION, BICYCLE, BUS ACCIDENTS, AND CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURIES.. 2. CONTRACT REVIEW, DRAFTING, EVALUATION, ANALYSIS AND LITIGATION.. Cynthia, a former world class figure skater, understands tenacity and has amassed millions of dollars in newsworthy cases for her clients. She holds some of the largest wrongful termination, personal injury, wrongful death and contract dispute verdicts and settlements in the nation.. EDUCATION: 1991 Juris Doctorate in Law; 1987 Bachelors Degree in Business Administration; 1987 Minor Degree in English; 1984 Associate of Arts in Business.. HONORS/AWARDSMEMBERSHIPS: Presidential Award; Highest achieved mark in Trial Advocacy; National and State Dean’s List; Who’s Who in America; American Board of Trial Advocates member; The Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Top Trial Lawyer in America; Regions Top Lawyer; Women of Distinction; Best Lawyer; Women Who Make a Difference; Member of Consumer Attorneys of California; Board Member of Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire; San Bernardino County Bar Association member.. Cynthia has received the highest rank from Martindale-Hubbell for helping evaluate lawyers and their practices; She provides continuing legal education to lawyers in the community through speaking presentations and assists judges in the Superior Court to settle cases.. Since 1991 Cynthia has been actively licensed to practice law by the California State Bar in The Supreme Court of the State of California, The United States District Court for the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and all California courts.
Our law firm's practice is rather specialized. Since 1997 our office has primarily focused on representing injured parties in all personal injury and wrongful death matters. Practice areas include motorcycle, automobile, trucking, biking, and pedestrian, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, injuries on premises, slip and falls, dog bites, drowning incidents, mold injuries, toxic torts, elder abuse, minor injuries, injuries from products, aircraft accidents, assaults, sexual attacks, all insurance claims and Insurance Bad Faith claims.. Our real estate/business department handles real-estate, corporate and business transactional and litigation matters.. In certain cases, we advance costs for our clients, so that access to the courthouse is not limited by your ability to pay. With our unwavering dedication, spirited passion, unique resources and modern technology, we can literally take on any opponent. We frequently find ourselves and thrive in what we call "underdog litigation" where one individual client is taking on a large entity or industry or manufacturer in an effort to change and/or stop unlawful or unsafe conduct for the good of others and the community.
Roy Aviram is the founding partner and lead trial attorney at Aviram Law. Roy attended Pepperdine University School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree and Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the world-renowned Straus Institute. Prior to that, Roy earned his Master’s in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Roy also worked as a Judicial Extern with the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court for the Honorable Charles S. Crandall. Prior to that, Roy was the Vice President of a Southern California company.. The devotion Roy has to the law can easily be traced back to the dedication he applies to all his pursuits. He graduated his undergraduate cum laude, and during his studies for a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Roy was voted as the most likely to become a professional negotiator and most competitive negotiation opponent. He is fearless trial attorney and uses these skills at Aviram Law to fight for his clients’ rights.. Roy comes with years of experience in Personal Injury handling all aspects of personal injury cases including but not limited to auto accidents, premises liability, slip and falls, dog bites, wrongful death, and truck accidents. He has worked at some of the top law firms in California and has litigated complex injury cases, recovering millions of dollars for his clients.. Roy is proficient in Spanish and fluent in Hebrew with experience in public speaking and business development. When he isn’t fighting for justice, Roy enjoys watching and playing sports, traveling and hiking.
Daniel DeSantis is a trial attorney at AlderLaw, specializing in personal injury matters including wrongful death, brain injuries, automobile collisions, and premises liability cases. To date, although he prefers to go to trial, Mr. DeSantis has settled over two hundred cases with gross recoveries exceeding $15 million dollars for his clients. Mr. DeSantis aggressively fights against insurance companies, government entities, and their counsel, to obtain what his clients deserve.. In his first three years of the practice of law, Mr. DeSantis’ jury verdicts have collectively resulted in over $4 million dollars in money recovered for his injured clients. Most notably, he obtained a jury verdict that was 4x the Defendant’s insurance policy and several other verdicts where he has multiplied the Defendant’s pre-trial offer to settle. In 2018, Super Lawyers magazine recognized these results and designated Mr. DeSantis as a Rising Star in his profession.
I am an Attorney licensed in California, New York, Nigeria and Cameroon. I have vast experience in civil litigation and a wonderful understanding of the law. I also handle transactional matters for a slew of clients. The law is not complicated and with any set of facts, if the law is on our side, I will do all it legally takes to ensure my client gets what they deserve.
Have you been seriously injured, or has a loved one been in an accident? You urgently need skilled legal counsel. Our firm was founded on the principle of concierge customer service. We provide the same level of service, for each and every client. We never charge upfront fees, and only get paid if, and when, we win your case. We offer all clients a risk free initial consultation. We are dedicated to helping you recover.