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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

  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

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 2.4 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89146
Firm: Gold Medal Injury Law

Randolph H. Goldberg is a Philadelphia native. In his 25-year career as an attorney, he has specialized in personal injury cases, auto accidents, wrongful death suits, loan modification and bankruptcy proceedings.. Randolph is an alum of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri—having double majored in Psychology and Political Science. In 1994, he graduated in the top 10% of his class from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was appointed to the school’s prestigious law review.. Following law school, Randolph passed the Bar in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey before continuing his education at Villanova University and receiving his L.L.M. in Taxation in 1996.. With his postgraduate work complete, Randolph also passed the bar in the state of Nevada. On the recommendation of former-Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman, he moved to Las Vegas and began working as an attorney for the law offices of Thomas Crow. After one year, Randolph left the practice to open his own firm, eventually becoming one of the most prominent attorneys in Southern Nevada. Over his decorated career, Randolph has helped clients litigate and settle over 25,000 personal injury and bankruptcy cases.. Randolph Goldberg has been a proud Las Vegan for 23 years and has created deep relationships with local and national charities including the American Cancer Society, the V Foundation, Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC, Sunrise Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition to financial donations, Mr. Goldberg makes it a point to continuously donate his time through pro-bono legal work for local low-income individuals.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Atkin Winner & Sherrod

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89131

After graduating with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1999, Chris began a career in human resources and administration. After several years away from the practice of law, however, Chris realized the best way to help those in need was to advocate for them in the courts. Chris began practicing law in 2007, concentrating his practice to the areas of Personal Injury and Consumer Bankruptcy.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Edward M. Bernstein & Associates

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89106
Firm: Harris & Harris Injury Lawyers

Heather E. Harris is a Partner with Harris & Harris Lawyers. Heather was born, raised, and educated in California, but has made Southern Nevada her home.Heather was raised in Northern California and graduated from Lodi High School in 1993. In 1997, Heather completed her undergraduate education early and received a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, with honors, from the University of California Santa Barbara. As a result of her academic achievements, Heather was awarded a scholarship and chose to attend the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. Initially, Heather planned to focus her legal career on environmental law, but that changed after working at an on-campus legal clinic helping indigent clients. As a result of her experience, Heather developed a new plan for her career: helping injured people.In 2008, Heather and partner Brian K. Harris formed their current firm, Harris & Harris Lawyers. Since the beginning of Harris & Harris Lawyers, Heather has been exclusively committed to representing injured victims. She meets with her clients personally and they know she is working every day to get the results they need and deserve.Heather has successfully litigated hundreds of cases in Nevada. She is an active member of the State Bar of Nevada, the American Bar Association, the Clark County Bar Association, and is a sustaining member of the Nevada Justice Association. She is also a sustaining member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; an organization which recognizes trial lawyers throughout the United States who have achieved Multi-Million Dollar verdicts and settlements. Recently, Heather was also recognized for her consistent successful results by being named one of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 in Nevada. She has also served as a Member of the Board for Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada, an organization that assists low-income families find housing. Heather has made numerous television and media appearances to promote safety awareness and provide legal tips to the Southern Nevada community.Heather loves being a trial lawyer. As she learned early on, Heather believes there is truly no satisfaction like winning for an injured person who needs her help. She states, “as a trial lawyer, there is no greater feeling of success than when clients thank me for standing up for them and getting their lives back. That is my goal every time. I will always stand up for injured victims.”

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89135
Firm: Atkins Watkins & Hoffmann, LLP

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Richard L. Litt, Md, Jd

Dr. Richard Litt is a co-founder of the Litt Law Firm. He has been a Board Certified OB-Gyn for over 35 years. Dr. Litt attended Boyd School of Law which ranks in the top 75 Law Schools in the nation and was a graduate in the class of 2004 and admitted to the Nevada State Bar the same year. He has been a successful attorney for over 10 years. He has been involved in recovering millions of dollars in damages for his clients. There are less than a handful of Ob-Gyn-Attorneys in the nation, which makes Dr. Litt unique and sought after in the field of medical malpractice and all personal injury cases. Dr. Litt has been voted AOL’s “Best Doctor”. He has also been appointed as an Arbitrator for the Clark County, Nevada Eighth District Court and is active in handling cases involving personal injury and began his career in Miami where he attended the University of Miami and received a B.S. degree. He then attended the University of Florida School of Medicine graduating with an M.D. After receiving his M.D. degree, Dr. Litt went to Grady Memorial Hospital where he finished a one-year rotating internship. Upon completing his internship, he was accepted at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami School of Medicine and finished a 3-year residency program in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Litt was in the USAF reserve from 1969 to 1972 and honorably discharged from service in 1972 with the rank of Captain. Dr. Litt worked as a solo Ob-Gyn in Miami. In 1993 he and his family moved to Kentucky where Dr. Litt worked at the University of Louisville as a full-time Assistant Professor after 3 years of solo Ob-Gyn in rural . Litt has practiced both private and academic obstetrics and gynecology. He has always been interested in the law. Dr. Litt was a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Ob-Gyn at the University of Nevada School of Medicine when he attended law school. He spent 3 months as an extern in the Clark County Eighth District Court working Justice Michael Cherry’s courtroom during his last year of law school. Dr. Litt has been married for 32 years and has 3 children. He is honored to be a part of the law firm with his daughter, Amanda.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89128
Firm: Hall Jaffe & Clayton LLP

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89107
Firm: Guard Dog Law LLC

Michael Federico has been practicing law for  24 years, with an emphasis on personal injury  and defense civil litigation. As an aggressive, results oriented litigator, his cases have mainly included motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, civil rights, contract disputes and criminal law. He has taken numerous cases to trial, and has tried over 88 adversarial arbitration.. Michael has earned the reputation of an aggressive litigator. Michael spent over 20 years at OCGAS Law firm. Michael represents Guard Dog Law as an aggressive, skilled, trial attorney that won't back down to protect his client.. Michael handles cases with a wide range of exposure, including multi-million dollar jury trials. His clients have ranged from large hotels and casinos to individuals in need of legal assistance. He has also received appointments to serve in several judicial capacities for Southern Nevada over the years, including Alternate Municipal Court Judge, Justice of the Peace Pro-Tem, Eighth Judicial District Court Arbitrator, Department of Family Services Hearing Officer and State Bar of Nevada Fee Dispute Committee Member.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 2.9 out of 5
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Location: North Las Vegas 89032
Firm: Bighorn Law

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89134
Firm: Hanratty Law Group

Ani Biesiada is a senior associate at Hanratty Law Group. She practices personal injury law exclusively.. Ms. Biesiada graduated in 2016 from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in law school, Ms. Biesiada served as a judicial extern to the Hon. Nancy L. Allf and as a judicial extern to the Hon. Joanna S. Kishner, each in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. Additionally, Ms. Biesiada served as the President of the Saltman Dispute Resolution Society, which is the student organization that works closely with, and mirrors the mission of, the nationally and internationally renowned Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution. In addition, Ms. Biesiada participated in the 24th Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition in New York, one of the nation’s preeminent moot court competitions.. Before law school, Ms. Biesiada worked in digital media at some of the largest Las Vegas media groups, including iHeartRadio and local CBS affiliate, 8 News Now.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Robert Apple

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Craig P. Kenny & Associates

Brittany A. Birnbaum was born in San Dimas, California and moved to Las Vegas after graduating college in 2010. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from Coastal Carolina University where she received a Division One Softball Scholarship and was a First-Team Academic All-American. After college, Brittany was a Neuromodulation Clinical Specialist for Boston Scientific. During that time, she continued to develop her passion for helping people and decided to pursue a career that would allow her to make more of an impact.. Brittany earned her Juris Doctorate from William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV in December of 2014. During law school, Brittany worked as a Law Clerk for Craig P. Kenny & Associates in order to develop her legal knowledge and experience. After graduation, Brittany accepted a Judicial Clerkship for the Honorable Jerry A. Wiese II where she was asked to co-author Chapter 24, “Jury Trials” of the Nevada Civil Law Practice Manual’s forthcoming sixth addition.  During her clerkship, Brittany learned the true meaning of strong advocacy and gained valuable perspective into the complexity of legal decisions and the implications these decisions have on peoples’ lives.. Brittany’s clerkship ended in March 2016, and she was hired as an associate of Craig P. Kenny & Associates thereafter.  She is a member of the State Bar of Nevada and is licensed to practice law in all Nevada State Courts, as well as in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.. Brittany enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, traveling, and volunteering as a member of the Junior League of Las Vegas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 1.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89123
Firm: Law Office of Chad M. Golightly, Ltd.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, Inc.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89117
Firm: Willoughby Shulman Injury Lawyers

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89147
Firm: Laird Law PLLC

Attorney Dan Laird, a seasoned Nevada medical malpractice attorney and licensed physician for 25 years, brings a unique blend of medical and legal experience to his practice. With a deep understanding of the complexities of the healthcare system, he advocates for patients in Las Vegas and Reno who have suffered injuries due to medical negligence. Dr. Laird leverages his medical background in the courtroom to seek fair compensation for individuals and families affected by medical errors. His areas of focus include medical malpractice cases involving misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and negligent patient treatment, as well as birth injuries, VA-related military medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims. Dr. Laird's dual perspective as a physician and attorney allows him to navigate the intricacies of healthcare law with compassion and diligence, ensuring that his clients receive dedicated representation in their pursuit of justice.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89128

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89102
Firm: Tingey Injury Law Firm

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Las Vegas 89101
Firm: Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm

A Detroit, Michigan, native, Charlie Jackson earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Michigan State University. He went on to study law and receive his Juris Doctor from William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.. Practicing since 2013, Charlie enjoys being able to bring justice to people who have been injured. In one particular case, evidence from an investigation allowed him to convince an insurance company to accept coverage for an injury which the insurance company initially denied. Without Charlie’s help, his client would have been left completely without a recovery. Situations like these allow Charlie to do what he does best-fight for accountability when companies try to take advantage of vulnerable Nevadans.. Outside of work, Charlie is involved with the Downtown Project, an organization that promotes connectedness in downtown Las Vegas. He has also visited the 48 contiguous U.S. states, and he is passionate about traveling when he can. In addition, he enjoys reading and playing basketball and volleyball in his spare time.. EDUCATION. Michigan State University, B.S.William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, J.D.. PRACTICE ADMISSIONS. Nevada, 2014

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