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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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If you or someone you love has been harmed by the wrongful act of another, an experienced personal injury attorney can help you find justice. At Law Office of Clay M. Barnes, LLC, in Towson, I have over 40 years of experience fighting for the rights of injured clients throughout Maryland. I am known as an ethical and knowledgeable practitioner who provides straightforward legal advice and zealous advocacy. Whether you have been injured by a distracted driver, a negligent property owner or a defective product, you can be confident I will fight for your full financial recovery.
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.
William is a straight-shooter. He tells the plain truth – not just what people want to hear. If you have a case that requires litigation, arbitration or mediation; he is the one to call. Even though he is a tough litigator, he is still compassionate and approachable – going the extra mile on behalf of his clients. With over 35 years in the courtroom, William Mulroney is a skilled litigator that is not afraid to take on tough cases. Knowledgeable and well respected; William has been instrumental in winning verdicts and settlements on many notable cases.
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.
When you’re filing for divorce, you need a trustworthy lawyer by your side every step of the way. If you live in Baltimore, Maryland or the surrounding counties, choose A. David Zerivitz, P.A. Attorney At Law. Our law firm can assist you with a number of family law matters, from alimony to child custody.
Austen E. Cohen Seigel & Rouhana, LLC in 2020 after spending four years as counsel with a private investment bank. A lifelong resident of Maryland, Mr. Cohen was grew up in Baltimore County before attending the University of Maryland for his undergraduate degree. Mr. Cohen then attended the University of Baltimore, where he received his joint JD/MBA degree.. As a law student, Mr. Cohen served as a staff editor on the Journal of Land and Development, as well as a member of the Gibbons Criminal Procedure Moot Court Team. While in law school, he additionally spent a summer as an associate for the Department of Justice, prosecuting both civil and criminal matters. Mr. Cohen additionally volunteers his time working with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, advocating on behalf of clients in the tax sale, rent escrow, veterans affairs and immigration clinics. His current practice is concentrated on personal injury, workers’ compensation, employment law and corporate matters.
With client practice in the areas of traffic and criminal defense as well as personal injury cases. I'm a plaintiffs trial lawyer in Baltimore, MD and very proud to have the opportunity to represent individuals who have been harmed through no fault of their own.. If you are charged with a Maryland traffic or criminal offense, you need an experienced Maryland attorney to defend you, keep the points off your record and/or keep you out of jail. Diligent representation to get you the best possible outcome. Don't take on the system alone.
Dustin is a founding partner and attorney at Furman | Honick Law. Dustin has tried hundreds of cases and have recovered tens of millions of dollars for my clients. Dustin’s journey to become a trial attorney started back in high school when he was an intern for a premier medical malpractice firm. Dustin worked in the field throughout high school, college, and law school. Dustin graduated from law school as the youngest in my class at just 23 years old.. Since graduation, Dustin jumped headfirst into the Courtroom and has had the privilege to try hundreds of cases. Dustin has worked on a wide variety of cases both large and small, including a $55 million verdict and $21 million verdict. Dustin’s approach to litigation is to leave no stone unturned. Dustin takes pride in handling his clients cases from the early investigation all the way through to trial. Dustin has been named to the “Top 40 under 40” in Maryland by The National Trial Lawyers.. Dustin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law. In law school Dustin was the lead attorney on the acclaimed National Trial Team, Dustin was selected to the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Advanced Trial Skills Master Program, and Dustin was inducted into the Royal Shannonhouse Honors Society.. Dustin has been invited to and lectured at both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Georgetown University School of Medicine on medical-legal topics. In his spare time, Dustin serves as a mentor to Maryland high school students as a Judge for the Maryland State Bar Association Mock Trial Competition.. Dustin is a member of both the Maryland Association for Justice and American Association for Justice. Dustin is admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, and District of Columbia.
Frank Muher worked for years as an attorney for an insurance company. His job was to fight the claims of those injured in accidents and on the job to reduce the payouts from the insurance carrier. It was through these years of fighting the claims of injured people, that he learned how to represent them.
Valerie Portner has been an attorney licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C. since 1988.* She was recently selected into the Top 100 National Trial Lawyers organization. She currently provides valuable input on all of the Firm’s larger personal injury cases. In addition, she continually advises the Marketing Department, and assists with personnel management. Since Valerie’s training came from the defense side, she often provides our personal injury attorneys insight to the insurance defense attorney’s arguments.. Valerie grew up and was educated in the Baltimore area. She graduated from Randallstown High School, and thereafter obtained an undergraduate degree from The Johns Hopkins University, and a law degree from the University of Maryland. Valerie initially gained experience clerking for Judge Robert Karwacki on the Maryland Court of Specials Appeals. Thereafter, she spent six years working for what was then Maryland’s largest law firm, Venable, Baetjer, and Howard. Next, she took an in-house legal position with The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Howard County.. Working while raising three children lead her to decide to leave Johns Hopkins APL and join Portner & Shure. She remains active with the Firm and currently has a Top Superb 10.0 Rating with AVVO. Additionally, Valerie is involved with all of the education and sports endeavors of her children. Two of her children are Division I athletes (Georgetown and Davidson). Her oldest daughter will soon be attending the University of Maryland Law School, and is currently gaining valuable experience interning with the Philadelphia District Attorneys Office.. Without a doubt, Valerie’s input has enabled the Firm to grow and be more responsive to the needs of our clients. Her insight has been especially helpful in obtaining our multiple million dollar injury awards. Truth be told, many of our cases have been tried and resulted in large awards, due to Valerie saying “just try the case and win.”. *Valerie works closely with both Kevin Ruby and Richard Shure who are both licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Lawrence “Larry” S. Greenberg earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science at Boston University. He received his law degree from the University of Baltimore. After graduating from law school, Larry joined the firm where his practice focuses on representing individuals who are injured in automobile accidents or from the negligence of others. Larry also represents individuals accused of crimes and traffic offenses, including representing clients at their Motor Vehicle Administration hearings. Larry also devotes a portion of his practice to business litigation.. Larry is an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law where teaches litigation related classes.. Larry received training and the certification from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. This is the same training that all Police Officers in Maryland take before they can properly investigate if a driver in Maryland is drinking and driving.. Larry is past president of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). He has served on multiple committees and sections in MAJ, including, legislative, auto-negligence, membership, marketing, awards, nominating, mentoring, new lawyers, trial reporter, scholarship, task forcing, technology, Sponsorship Committee, and the Criminal Law Section. He was active in the MAJ Foundation.. Larry worked tirelessly with the MAJ Public Outreach Committee, where he assisted in planning charity events in conjunction with Safe Kids of Maryland. Together, they donated bike helmets and smoke detectors to underprivileged children and families throughout the state. Larry also worked with MAJ to create the first Social Work Program between the University of Maryland Medical System and MAJ, which donated money to underprivileged families to assist them during times of need when their loved ones were in the hospital.. Larry is also active in the other bar association, including the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association and the American Association for Justice. He has lectured on many topics in Maryland on civil and criminal law issues. Larry has also testified in Annapolis on multiple occasions before the House and the Senate for issues concerning the rights and safety of Maryland residents.. Larry was a Captain and Legal Officer JAG of the Maryland Defense Force where he provided legal support for the Maryland Army National Guard and the Maryland Air National Guard.. Larry is married and has two children and a dog, which he brings to work on most days. Larry was on the Sponsorship Committee of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Malcolm P. Ruff is a trial attorney and Associate at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy. As an aggressive and passionate advocate, Malcolm currently focuses his practice on representing victims of negligence in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death matters. Malcolm’s commitment to social justice also drives him to zealously fight for the rights of citizens in civil rights, criminal defense, and DUI matters. Malcolm is a battle-tested and fearless litigator in the courtroom and has fought vigorously on the behalf of his clients with proven efficacious results.. Malcolm is an Alum of Gilman School and went on to attend Duke University where he played Football for the Blue Devils and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African & African American Studies. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Baltimore School of Law in 2012 and launched his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in both the Baltimore County and Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Offices. After garnering invaluable experience as a prosecutor, Malcolm joined a private general practice firm in Baltimore where he was named a Senior Associate and focused on personal injury and criminal defense litigation before recently joining the ranks of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy.. Malcolm has worked frequently with The Center for Urban Families, The Public Justice Center, and has served as a Law Fellow with the NAACP National Office of the General Counsel. He has also been honored by the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Under 40, and the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys Top 10 in Maryland. Malcolm is also the founder of 'The Pagya Project', a non-profit grassroots organization that works to mobilize members of under-served communities in Baltimore to strategically combat issues like homelessness and street violence. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation in partnership with the NFL & NFL Players Association as well as The Gilman School Alumni Board of Governors.
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Peter has extensive legal experience, spanning almost a quarter of a century, with a particular emphasis on civil and criminal litigation. He is a member of the Maryland Bar and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. A trial lawyer at heart, Peter has litigated cases in every level of the Maryland court system, from the District Court and Office of Administrative Hearings to the Supreme Court of Maryland. After 21 years in private practice, he transitioned to the Food and Drug Administration where he served as regulatory counsel in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, focusing on complex policies and regulatory issues related to generic drug products and the Hatch-Waxman Act. Due to the upheaval of the federal workforce, Peter recently returned to private practice by joining Silverman Thompson as of counsel. He continues to focus on commercial litigation, personal injury and criminal defense.