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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.
16381 Personal Injury Lawyers Found
Attorney Kendra D. White received her undergraduate degree from Fayetteville State University and her law degree from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Attorney White is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and Cumberland County Bar Association. She is excited to be back home to serve the community where she was born and raised. She primarily focuses her practice on personal injury cases, family/divorce and traffic law in Cumberland, Hoke, Sampson, Lee and Harnett Counties.
Attorney Adam Barrington's law practice Barrington Law is located in Hampstead/Surf City, NC. Barrington Law concentrates on Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Estate Planning, Expunctions and other Post-Conviction Relief.. Adam Barrington is a third generation attorney. His grandfather, Carl Adam Barrington Sr., started practicing law in Fayetteville, NC after his honorable discharge from the United States Navy during World War II. Adam's father, Carl A. Barrington Jr., was a senior partner at Barrington & Jones, PA in Fayetteville.. Adam came to the practice of law after a career in church ministry and nonprofit management.. He lives in Topsail Beach with his wife Beth, a mental health therapist, and their daughter Remy and son Hugh.
Jacob Alford is a San Antonio native and a Texas trial attorney. He has successfully resolved hundreds of cases in favor of injured Texans, and tried numerous cases to jury verdict. He has handled motorcycle accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, bus accidents, train accidents, bicycle accidents, auto-pedestrian accidents, auto accidents, drowning accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, dog bite attacks, workplace accidents, refinery accidents, plant explosions, and wrongful death tragedies. Jacob is a proud member of Christian Trial Lawyers, Houston Trial Lawyers, The State Bar of Texas, The Litigation Section of the Texas State Bar, and The Insurance Law Section of the Texas State Bar. Jacob has worked in San Antonio for United States District Court Judge Xavier Rodriguez, in Austin for a prestigious commercial litigation firm, in New Mexico for a large defense firm, and in Houston for a large personal injury firm. Jacob left Houston to marry and start a family with his wife, Cassie, in his hometown of San Antonio. The two were married in downtown San Antonio, near South Flores Street, and one week later, Alford Law PLLC opened its doors.Jacob formed Alford Law PLLC with a resolve to provide compassionate, smart, and aggressive representation to Texans injured as the result of another’s negligence. Jacob is proud to stand up in court for injured Texans. He often spends his nights and weekends in the office getting ahead of big insurance companies and their defense attorneys. He believes that everyone, rich or poor, is entitled to quality representation and that every case, big or small, should receive a lawyer's level best.Jacob received his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law. In law school, he won Senior Mock Trial Champion, was elected as Mock Trial Director, and was inducted into The Order of Barristers, which recognizes the top-10 advocates from a graduating class ofys. Jacob spends most of his free time in the outdoors or completing various projects that his wife Cassie, an interior designer, assigns to him. Jacob and Cassie are active members of various community organizations in the San Antonio area. Jacob is also a member of Mensa, Toastmasters, and the Texas Motorcycle Riders Association.
Santo Riccobono is a caring and dedicated advocate with proven experience in serious personal injury cases. Santo is truly committed to his clients, thriving on the fast paced, competitive world of litigation when it comes to pursuing the best outcomes for them. Santo strives to secure maximum compensation for clients in matters involving catastrophic personal injury litigation. He has experience in navigating wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injury cases, products liability suits, mass torts, and medical malpractice litigation.. Santo’s excellent reputation in the legal community is demonstrated by his designation as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, a designation held by only 2.5% of California attorneys. He also holds a 10/10 rating from Avvo, an independent rating service for attorneys.. Santo is a leader in the trial bar as well. He is a co-founder of the Downtown Los Angeles Bar Association as well as a member of the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of Calfiornia (CAOC).. Prior to representing plaintiffs exclusively, Santo worked at one of the largest defense firms in Southern California where he litigated a variety of cases including those involving toxic torts, catastrophic injury, general liability, and construction defect; he also defended Fortune 500 companies. While there, Santo was a mentor to younger associates and law clerks and was a member of the recruiting committee.. Santo has always been a competitor, starting from a young age as he studied Tang Soo Do, a Korean marital art. By age 17, he was the youngest master in the country! Santo also did well in football and baseball in his high school years, playing at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s division I-AA program because of the school’s excellent academic reputation.
Jonathan Roven is the managing attorney at Jonny Law, focusing in personal injury, employment, and workers' compensation cases. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Davis, and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School. Licensed to practice in both California and Nevada, Jonathan is an active member of several professional associations. Outside of his legal practice, Jonathan enjoys hiking with his wife and spending quality time with his family.
Justin Kirk Tabayoyon is a United States Army veteran that holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis in Managerial Economics and a Juris Doctor degree from John F. Kennedy University School of Law.. He is a highly experienced litigator and trial lawyer. He practices in both the California Superior Courts and United States federal district courts in California. He has represented clients at hundreds of evidentiary hearings, bench trials, and/or jury trials, and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has obtained multiple not guilty jury trial verdicts for criminal defendants. He is also a skilled and savvy negotiator that is often able to settle difficult cases.. He has been admitted to the State Bar of California and the California Supreme Court, the United States federal district courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California, and the United States Tax Court. The Law Offices of Justin Kirk Tabayoyon is accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The Law Offices of Justin Kirk Tabayoyon was established in 2013.. Mr. Tabayoyon is in the process of learning Spanish and can communicate at an intermediate level with Spanish speaking clients. He assists Spanish speaking clients with the help of bilingual staff.
Mr. Parham Javaherizadeh, the founder of J & M Legal Group is one that exemplifies success through hard work. Mr. Javaherizadeh is an immigrant who fled the political and social turmoil of Iran in search of personal freedom. Upon his arrival to the United States, he decided to pursue a career in law in order to protect those who, like him in his mother country, did not have the means or the wherewithal to protect their rights. Although he worked several jobs during high school and college, he remained determined and succeeded in attaining his law degree and certificate of dispute resolution from the prestigious Pepperdine University School of Law.Mr. Javaherizadeh has established J & M Legal Group, a firm with a culture that caters to people who are not able to defend their rights on their own or are unable to navigate the ever-confusing legal avenues that protect their assets/businesses. As a personal injury lawyer, Mr. Javaherizadeh understands the complications of dealing with insurance companies and attaining settlements (both in the court and outside of court) that truly represent the cost and pain and suffering that his clients faced subsequent to a personal injury. Similarly, with years of experience in the Law Offices of Kahen & Associates as a tax law consultant and as a lead wills/trusts drafter, Mr. Javaherizadeh understands both the complications and the frustrations that dealing with the IRS entails and how to protect one’s assets via a will or trust. Lastly, Mr. Javaherizadeh understands the best ways of limiting personal liability through the various different corporate entity structures and can help his clients limit personal exposure while attaining their business and financial goals.Among many visions of J & M, Mr. Javaherizadeh highly emphasizes on providing personal relationship and service with each and every client, with directly understanding and serving the clients' unique needs and priorities.. With Mr. Javaherizadeh, the clients receive personalized services. In fact, Mr. Javaherizadeh directly overlooks and works on each client’s matters and communicates effectively with his clients throughout what could seem to be a daunting process.. With Mr. Javaherizadeh’s background as an immigrant, he understood the importance of being involved in community and giving back. Mr. Javaherizadeh’s currently serves as a member of board of advisory and the general counsel for The Light House, with the vision of impacting the lives of the younger generation. Mr. Javaherizadeh also serves as a mentor and preceptor to Pepperdine University’s law students as part of the university’s preceptor program.. Mr. Javaherizadeh earned his Juris Doctor (law) degree from Pepperdine University, School of Law. He also holds a certificate in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University, Straus Institute, which is ranked the best program for dispute resolution in the nation in the 11 of last 12 years. Prior to law school, Mr. Javaherizadeh earned his B.A. Magna Cum Laude in History at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2012 where he graduated top of his class.
Jamil L. White is the managing trial attorney at Louis | White and focuses on all aspects of the firm's transactional and civil litigation endeavors. Mr. White is admitted to practice before all the courts of California and previously practiced in a variety of areas of general and complex litigation, including personal injury, products liability, premises liability, securities complex real estate law, fraud, and antitrust class actions.. Jamil L. White graduated top of his class at the University of California at Berkeley in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and received the Law scholarship to attend Santa Clara University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2004. In 2003, Mr. White was elected by his law school peers as the President of the Student Bar Association, the largest student organization at the university where Mr. White served with distinction. .. Mr. White has litigated 1,000's of cases and settled or been awarded over $70,000,000 for his clients while representing them with passion, integrity and expertise. Most recently within a 5 month period of time, Mr. White personally undertook three complex jury trials that collectively resulted in over $7,200,000. Mr. White looks forward to seeing how he can help you, your family, and friends, with all your legal issues.. With over 15 years experience, Louis White PC has settled cases worth over $35,000,000. With time sensitive legal hurdles and novel issues of law, our clients have come to rely on our legal expertise. In fact, delivering quality legal representation is the most important tenet of our business. The process is simple. Contact us for a free consultation to outline the legal issues you are facing so we can explain the nature of your legal circumstances. Then, we develop a strategy that seeks to obtain the best outcome given your circumstances. Next, we implement that strategy to place you in the best position possible.. We have helped so many people with their legal issues, from mundane to complex. Contact us today for a free consultation and find out how we can achieve your legal objectives.
I have over 25 years of experience handling civil litigation matters. In the past I did work for a number of insurance companies and I know very well how they assess and handle claims. I have tried cases involving automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, construction site accidents, property damage and breach of contract cases. I have also handled a number of medical malpractice and governmental liability cases. I graduated from UCLA in 1981 with a B.A. in English cum laude. I completed my J.D. at Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco in 1985 and passed the California Bar Exam that same year.
Ellise M. Washington is the Founder and Principal Attorney of EMW LAW, LLC, a Birmingham-based law firm that represents a variety of clients in civil and criminal matters. A true Birmingham native, Ms. Washington attended Birmingham-Southern College and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law.. To date, Ms. Washington has tried and/or settled a large number of cases to the satisfaction of her clients. An accomplished attorney, Ms. Washington has received a number of accolades and awards including being named to the National Black Lawyers Top 40 under 40, a Birmingham Top Attorney by Birmingham Magazine, and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Ms. Washington brings a diverse set of skills and talents to the practice of law, and she is proficient in Spanish. Ms. Washington has managed several high-dollar cases, including both civil and criminal appellate matters.A service-oriented attorney, Ms. Washington's community involvement includes active participation in volunteer bar associations, pro bono law clinics, and nonprofit boards. She has also won numerous awards for excellence and her contributions as a lawyer including being named the inaugural recipient of the White & Case LLP Circle of Excellence award by the National Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division.Ms. Washington is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc., and she enjoys reading, writing, planning events, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Jimmy Cool is a litigator and trial attorney whose practice emphasizes serious or catastrophic personal injuries, commercial disputes between closely held companies, professional administrative or regulatory action, and a variety of matters involving the rights of public employees. Jimmy also has broad experience in matters involving the regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries.. However, Jimmy's practice is not defined by a particular area of law or subject matter; instead, he focuses on representing good people – ranging from families and individuals to closely held companies and professional organizations such as the Arizona Court Reporters Association – who need responsive legal guidance and creative solutions. His mission is to counsel his clients about their options and to work together to achieve their goals. Put differently, Jimmy seeks to help his clients find cost-effective and practical solutions to serious problems.
Personal injury - handled personally.. Our goal at The JMFlora Law Group is to provide the highest quality legal representation in injury litigation. It's all we do. We realize you have many choices when it comes to selecting a lawyer. Let us give you peace of mind by knowing our dedicated firm is working to get you the maximum financial recovery so that you can get back to your life. We are a presence in Colorado and Virginia, along with a vast network of affiliated firms across the country.. John is licensed in Virginia and Colorado, and is a graduate of the National College of Advocacy at Harvard University. He is an invited member of the Etheridge Society, a select group of lawyers devoted to the representation of medical malpractice victims.. John concentrates his practice primarily in complex litigation involving traumatic brain injury, defective and dangerous products, catastrophic auto, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, and wrongful death claims. He also serves as a consultant to lawyers, law firms, physicians, and hospitals on all aspects of personal injury law and risk management.. Outside the office John can be found training on his bikes around Boulder, wading a stream in search of rising trout or behind the lens of his Nikon. He is a professional photographer making images for commercial, editorial and individual use. His other hobbies include skiing, cooking, tinkering, and trading futures. John is fluent in spanish. He lives in Colorado with his wife, his 14 year-old son, and Porsche, their Shepherd-mix.. Bachelor of Arts - Wake Forest University, Cum Laude - 1981 - 1985. La Universidad De Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, 1984. Masters in International Business - Moore Business School, University of South Carolina - 1987. Juris Doctor , Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville - 1992
Bert Louthian has been practicing law in Columbia with his father, Herb, since 1985. After receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina, Bert launched his legal career in his father’s firm. With 80 years of legal experience between them, Louthian Law, P.A. remains Family-Owned and Family-Focused.. Louthian Law Firm is committed to securing full and fair compensation for injury & accident victims throughout South Carolina. We are a Columbia, SC family-owned, family-focused law firm, and our personal injury lawyers assist clients across South Carolina, including Columbia, Rock Hill, Spartanburg, Charleston, Florence, Richland County, Orangeburg, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and the coastal communities Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head.. We are lifetime members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and have been recognized in the Top Trial Lawyers in America, the Best Lawyers – The World’s Premier Guide and are AV peer-review rated for ethical standards and legal professionalism by Martindale-Hubbell.. Our attorneys and staff would appreciate the opportunity to review your case together. We offer free consultations for personal injury claims, car accident lawsuits, workplace injuries, disability claims and medical malpractice suits. You can see a full list of our attorney services on our website:. We would also like to share with you our Client Testimonials:
Lauren Sturdivant was born in Sandusky, Ohio and obtained her B.A. from Miami University and her Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School. She is licensed to practice in both South Carolina and Ohio, and has experience practicing in several areas of the law. Specifically, Lauren’s understanding of the intricacies of personal injury law has served her ability to successfully represent clients both in and out of court. Lauren has represented clients in various circumstances, and prides herself on giving her all to each and every case, no matter how big or small.. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family. Lauren resides in Mount Pleasant with her husband, Jason, and her daughter, Reese.
Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. Maryland native, Attorney Marissa Fish now calls Summerville, South Carolina home. After marrying into the military, she lives in many places for small amounts of time. Through those years, Attorney Fish became passionate about helping those facing traumatic and difficult times. Her drive for helping others is what fuels her practice in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation, social security disability, and veterans’ disability cases.. Before practicing law, Attorney Fish attended the College of Charleston where she double-majored and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in German and Political Science. After completing her undergraduate studies, she earned her Masters of Science in Criminal Justice from Charleston Southern University. Immediately, Attorney Fish pursued her Juris Doctorate, which she earned from the University of Massachusetts School of Law-Dartmouth. She completed her law degree and graduated magna cum laude.. After rigorous years of education. Attorney Fish was admitted to practice in South Carolina. Since then, she has committed her life to obtaining justice and compensation for those who have been wrongly injured due to the negligence or carelessness of other individuals. She is dedicated to seeking out the fine detail of every case to give her clients the aggressive representation they deserve.
Peter T. O’Reilly is an attorney and former prosecutor who runs a statewide practice out of Charleston, South Carolina. Peter attended law school at the University of South Carolina (USC).. Peter began his career as an Assistant Solicitor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Columbia, South Carolina. As a prosecutor, Peter had the opportunity to prosecute numerous cases to jury verdict which included murder, drug trafficking, and driving under the influence. In addition, Peter was the DUI prosecutor for Richland County and handled cases for the South Carolina Highway Patrol, University of South Carolina Police Department, and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Peter also has experience working on mass casualty investigations alongside the City of Columbia Police Department.. Peter now uses his courtroom experience to advocate on behalf of injury victims and those who have been falsely accused of criminal acts.. Licensed: South Carolina and North Carolina. Areas of Practice: