Top Best Personal Injury Lawyers | 17530 Available

Find Top Best Rated Personal Injury attorneys near you. Many offer free consultations and have verified client reviews.

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

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. 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.


17530 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78759
Firm: Zinda Law Group, PLLC

Neil Solomon is an attorney who specializes in representing people who have suffered personal injury.. Neil graduated from the Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. While in law school, he worked alongside the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office Special Victims Team prosecuting murder and high risk domestic violence cases. He also had the honor of working for the Honorable Justice Jim Sharp of the Texas First Court of Appeals and the Honorable Judge Joseph "Tad" Halbach of the 333rd Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. Before joining Zinda & Davis, PLLC, Neil held positions with respected law firms in the Austin-area where he practiced personal injury and employment litigation from a defense perspective. Neil now uses that invaluable experience to obtain the best possible results for his clients.. In his spare time, Neil enjoys rooting for the Texas Longhorns, playing sports, and spending time with his wife, Casey.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78701
Firm: Shane M. Boasberg

Mr. Boasberg was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and moved to the Lone Star State to attend The University of Texas in Austin, TX. After receiving undergraduate degrees in Government and Business from the University of Texas; Shane attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX. While attending South Texas College of Law in Houston, Shane worked as a law clerk for the prestigious law firm of Gallagher, Lewis, Downey, and Kim. During this time, he gained experience in legal and appellate research and writing and trial preparation working one of the largest settlements recorded in United States jurisprudence history.. Mr. Boasberg graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2002 and began his legal career at Heard, Robins, Cloud, Lubel, and Greenwood LLP in Houston. In 2004, Shane moved back to Austin, TX to serve as General Counsel to the Honorable Senator Mario Gallegos in the Texas Senate. Following his time with Senator Gallegos, Shane worked for Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott where he worked on a wide variety of legal and political issues related to transportation and eminent domain While working for the OAG-Texas, Shane served as the Legislative Liaison between the Texas Attorney General-Transportation Division and the Texas Legislature.. Following his tenure with the legislature and the OAG-Texas, Mr. Boasberg reentered private-practice in 2010 and opened his law firm in Austin, TX with a satellite office in Houston, TX. He has handled almost every type of civil case at some point during his career. Shane is actively engaged with the community is a member of Texas State Bar, Austin Bar Association, and the Capitol Area Trial Lawyers Association. He was also selected to Texas Monthly’s list “Rising Stars” for 2012, 2014 - 2016. Only 2.5% of eligible Texas attorneys are chosen by Super Lawyer based on nominations from their peers. His dedication to advocating for his clients and the consistent ability to deliver desired results has earned him the reputation of being a trustworthy advocate who will provide quality legal services.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78746
Firm: The Sutton Law Firm

Will Sutton is the principal of The Sutton Law Firm. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Sutton worked for several other law firms, small and large, has handled hundreds of cases as lead trial counsel, has tried cases in several Texas counties and maintains a statewide practice. Mr. Sutton’s greatest passion is representing individuals and families who have suffered financial harm or injury and need someone they can trust to make things right. As this often requires battling insurance companies with vast resources, Mr. Sutton enjoys representing the “underdog.”. Mr. Sutton has handled both plaintiff and defense cases, giving him valuable experience and insight into how “the other side” will handle and approach lawsuits in numerous practice areas, including prior experience handling cases from some of the largest insurance companies in the United States. Mr. Sutton has also represented individuals and families in their legal battles against people and companies of all types, primarily in personal injury or employment claims and the variations within those fields.. Born and raised in Conroe, Texas, Mr. Sutton attended The Woodlands High School, and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2001 with a major in government and minor in business administration. After graduation, Mr. Sutton attended law school at The University of Houston Law Center, graduating in 2005, where he won back-to-back negotiation competition titles, in 2003-2004 and 2004-2005, from the Student Division of the American Bar Association. Mr. Sutton was admitted to the National Chapter of the Order of the Barristers, an organization that recognizes individuals who have excelled in preparation and presentation of oral advocacy.. Mr. Sutton enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends, traveling, golfing, and watching college football. He lives in west Austin with his wife, Penelope Gonzalez Sutton.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78704
Firm: Ramos James Law

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Dallas 75240
Firm: Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo, LLP

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78701
Firm: The Law Office of Patrick Tighe

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78746
Firm: Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78704
Firm: The Carlson Law Firm P C

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78755
Firm: Burns Anderson Jury & Brenner

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Fort Worth 76102
Firm: Slack Davis Sanger LLP

John Jose is Managing Partner of the firm’s Fort Worth office and has focused his entire career on helping clients who were seriously injured and those who lost loved ones in tragic accidents. He has deep experience handling cases arising from oilfield accidents, electrocution accidents, gas explosions, construction accidents, heavy truck collisions, and accidents involving traumatic brain injuries. Clients want John on their side during these tough times because of his compassionate nature and his exceptional trial and negotiation skills.. John is an AV®-rated attorney (Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings) and board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has repeatedly been named to Super Lawyers, as well as The Best Lawyers in America and Texas’ Best Lawyers. He is also the 2016 recipient of the H.G. Wells Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, presented by the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, which recognizes trial lawyers that practice law with high ethical standards and demonstrate exceptional professional conduct and trial advocacy skills.. John Jose joined Slack Davis Sanger in 2011. Prior to that, he was the Managing Partner at Jose, Henry, Brantley, MacLean & Alvarado, a prominent Fort Worth law firm that John founded in 1984.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Not Available

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78746
Firm: Law Office of Bradley Houston

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78701
Firm: Shefman Law Group

Plaintiff's personal injury trial lawyer with exceptional results. 13 years of practice, 13 trials, all verdicts for plaintiff's. We work hard, fight hard, and we win. We have offices in San Francisco and Austin, Texas. Visit our website for more information.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78701
Firm: The Law Office of Rob Chesnutt

Rob Chesnutt is an impassioned criminal defense attorney based in Austin, Texas. Since opening his practice in 2014, he has opted to focus on criminal defense, providing personalized, thorough representation for hundreds of clients facing a tough moment in their lives. Rob takes pride not only in achieving the best possible results, but also in explaining the process in a way that takes away the mystery and relieves stress for his clients.. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University, graduating Cum Laude. He was a member of law review and the Stuart H. Smith criminal defense clinic. Before that, he was born and raised in Texas, and received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M. Rob lives in South Austin, is married, and is the proud father of a four year old daughter.. Rob believes that it is the sacred duty of the criminal defense lawyer to give a voice to those who might not be able to speak for themselves in a court of law. He values communication with clients, listens to their concerns, and always keeps them informed of new developments in their case. If you hire Rob, you can be assured of maximum effort in advocating for your side.. Based in Austin, Rob serves Travis, Williamson, and surrounding counties.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78746

Trial Lawyer working predominantly on personal injury cases in Texas. Previous experience at the Texas Office of the Attorney General General Litigation Division and a large personal injury firm in Austin, TX. Published in the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. Prior to law school, provided applied behavioral analysis services as an RBT/ABA Therapist to children with developmental disabilities at First Leap and Behaviors-A-Go-Go pediatric clinics.. As a personal injury lawyer, Arielle brings a compassionate, client-centered approach grounded in her background in psychology and her extensive advocacy work for vulnerable populations. She understands the profound physical, emotional, and financial toll that injuries impose on victims, allowing her to advocate not just for financial compensation, but for comprehensive justice that addresses her clients' full spectrum of needs—physical, emotional, and psychological.. Licensed in Texas, CO, and AZ.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78701
Firm: Law Office of KG, PLLC

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78746
Firm: Rice Law Office

I am an attorney that believes in fighting hard for every client, regardless of their race, creed, or financial background. I believe each client has a story to tell, and with my help, compassion, and advice, we can prepare that dialogue to be presented to the judge or jury in the most positive and effective way. I have a diverse array of experience in both domestic and international law, and I passionate about helping others and serving the community, including indigent clients. I will always work to defend the civil rights of my client and obtain the best possible outcome for them in each case.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78704
Firm: Watts Guerra LLP

Guy L. Watts II focuses his injury and death practice in product liability cases, especially those involving defectively produced tires. Throughout his ten years prosecuting cases for injured parties, Mr. Watts has worked on and brought successful resolution to cases involving defective fuel tank systems, occupant containment systems, post-detread stability systems, as well as a litany of cases involving defective tires or negligent tire maintenance.  He also handles significant cases in oil and gas litigation related to the Eagle Ford Shale.. Mr. Watts has recently moved to the Austin Office of Watts Guerra, where he now resides with his wife, Kery, and their two children, Ryan and Jonah.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Waco 76710
Firm: The Zimmerman Law Firm P.C.

John B. LeJeune joined The Zimmerman Law Firm in 2002. He became a partner in the firm in January, 2006.. John earned his undergraduate degree at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin in 1990. He studied History and Political Science and participated in ROTC, theatre, and the Debate/Forensics team. John earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 2002. There, he was a member of the Order of Barristers, appeared on the Dean’s List, and was awarded the Matt Dawson Advocacy Award.. Prior to joining the bar, John served in the US Army as an enlisted infantryman and later as a Cavalry officer. He was medically retired in 1999. John is a lifetime member of the Third US Cavalry Association and the Disabled American Veterans of America. John is also a member of the American Legion (Waco Post #121) and rides his motorcycle with the American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard. He also volunteers time for Shriners Children's Hospitals and the Baylor Law School Veterans Legal Clinic.. John is a member of the McLennan County and American Bar Associations and a member of the Texas Pro Bono College. He is licensed to practice law in Texas state and Federal courts.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Not Available
Location: Austin 78750
Firm: Teresa Christian Law

Teresa Christian Law pecializes in personal injury and prides herself on her dedication to serving the client and her commitment to defending the rights of the client. Teresa Christian’s goals are to make sure that the client understands the process and walks away satisfied and with the results his or her case deserves. If you are looking for highly personalized service from an attorney who makes the client the priority, contact Teresa Christian.. Cases that Teresa Christian handles include personal injury, car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, oil field accidents, work injuries, slip and falls, and dog bites.  Contact Teresa Christian today for a free consultation.

Prev 1 ... 777 778 779 780 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 ... 877 Next

Disclaimer: This content is based on aggregated public information and estimated market trends. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.