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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 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Washington 20004
Firm: Robert Maxwell, Esq.

Robert is the firm's Managing Partner supervising all of its offices. He is also the Partner-in-Charge of the District of Columbia office, supervising its staff and administration. Under his stewardship the firm has doubled it income and revenue, improved it client base and double the qualities and quality of the firm's staff, including opening a legal writing and a investigative department. Robert has had many successes in his legal career as noted in the proposal, gather praise from both opposing counsel and clients. Robert has settled cases for over half million dollars. He also helps those in need including victims of domestic violence.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5
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Location: Washington 20006
Firm: Alexander Brown & Associates

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Washington 20036
Firm: Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP

Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Smithfield 23430
Firm: Jones & Jones, P.C.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Blacksburg 24060
Firm: Spicer Law Firm

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Leesburg 20175
Firm: WilliamsFord

Exclusively practicing personal injury law for more than 25 years, Barbara and her entire team are committed to their clients’ healing and provide the peace of mind assuring clients they can leave the legal strategy to them.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
+1 (315) 679-5321
Location: Cicero 13039
Firm: Cardinale & DelVecchio Law Firm, PLLC

New York Attorney with offices in Cicero, Cortland, and Endicott.  Primarily focusing on helping individuals with difficult legal situations.  Such matters include criminal defense, consumer bankruptcy, and personal injury.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
+1 (804) 764-0554
Location: Richmond 23230
Firm: Reinhardt Harper Davis, PLC

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (315) 915-5421
Location: Syracuse 13202
Firm: Lynn Law Firm, LLP

Marty Lynn is a trial attorney with the Lynn Law Firm. He has extensive experience litigating matters including personal injury actions, toxic torts, negligence actions, insurance coverage disputes, product liability actions, as well as all other types of personal injury claims.. Mr. Lynn is a graduate of St. John’s University School of Law (J.D. 2004) and the College of the Holy Cross (B.A. 2001) and is admitted to practice in New York and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York.. Mr. Lynn is a Certified Interior Structural Firefighter and serves as Vice President in the Skaneateles Fire Department, which recognized him as a Distinguished Member in 2017. He is the Co-Chair of the Judicial Screening Committee for the Central New York Women’s Bar Association and previously served as the organization's Secretary. He is also a member of the Committee on the Judiciary for the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Civil Practice and Rules. Mr. Lynn is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Tully Hill Chemical Dependency Treatment Center. Finally, he is dedicated to pro bono service and is listed on the “Honor Roll” of the Pro Bono Attorneys for the District for the Northern District of New York.. Mr. Lynn has been awarded the Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer Award by the New York State Bar Association, Torts Insurance and Compensation Law Section in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the practice of law in the field of insurance. He is a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2014 and 2015, a recipient of the “40 Under Forty” award by the CNY Business Journal and author of “Claims-Made Policy Coverage Issues” Chapter of the Insurance Law Practice Update 2016. Finally, Mr. Lynn has been recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of New York's top 10 attorneys under 40.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Syracuse 13202
Firm: Kenny & Kenny Law Office

With over 30 years experience, Michael P. Kenny represents individuals that have suffered serious and catastrophic personal injuries. He specializes in matters of defective and unsafe products(including pharmaceuticals), wrongful death claims, construction site incidents, defective road design claims and automobile collisions. Known for his meticulous preparation and dedication to his clients, he has obtained substantial settlements and verdicts in various courts across the U.S. Mr. Kenny is also a frequent lecturer at various organizational meetings and continuing legal education programs for the New York State Bar Association.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Richmond 23220
Firm: Alex Taylor Law, PLC

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
+1 (315) 915-2133
Location: Syracuse 13202
Firm: Kenny & Kenny, PLLC

Ms. Pardee is a Central New York native who represents individuals who have suffered from serious and catastrophic personal injuries, including cases involving construction site incidents, motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical injuries. She joined the law offices of Kenny & Kenny, PLLC in August of 2014 upon graduation from Syracuse University College of Law. Ms. Pardee is also a Town Justice in her hometown of Hastings, New York.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Syracuse 13202
Firm: Bottar Leone PLLC

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Syracuse 13202
Firm: Sugarman Law Firm, LLP

Sam Elbadawi, a Partner since 2000, is a member of Sugarman Law Firm's management committee. He focuses on the representation of individuals, families, and estates in personal injury and wrongful death claims. He has successfully handled hundreds of personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, crane accidents, construction site accidents, dog bites, property defects, defective road design claims, slip-and-fall accidents arising from snow and ice, and accidents caused by defectively designed products. He has represented clients in personal injury claims against school districts, villages, towns, cities, counties, the State of New York, and the United States. He has also represented individuals in claims against insurance carriers for breach of contract, wrongful denial of disability insurance benefits, and ERISA matters. Due to the complex, time consuming, and costly nature of personal injury litigation, the majority of Mr. Elbadawi's cases are referred to him from other attorneys and law firms.. He is admitted to practice before all New York State courts, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. He is a member of the Onondaga County, St. Lawrence, New York State, and Central New York Women's bar associations. His other memberships include the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Law Practice Management, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, of which he is a charter member and a member of the board of directors.. A graduate of St. Lawrence University (B.A. Government and Economics) and Syracuse University College of Law, Mr. Elbadawi also studied international law at Georgetown University Law Center. While in law school he was Notes and Comments Editor of the Syracuse Law Review where he won the Distinguished Service Award. He was awarded the Robert M. Anderson Publication Award in recognition for excellence in writing and legal scholarship and is a Scribes Award nominee for best student-written article in a law review or journal. He was also an intern with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.. In 2012, Mr. Elbadawi was selected as a Super Lawyer in the field of Plaintiff's Personal Injury by the magazine Super Lawyers, a distinction based on peer recognition and professional achievement. He also received the highest ranking, "AV Preeminent", from Martindale Hubbell directory's peer review ratings.  An "AV Preeminent" rating indicates that judges and other attorneys have rated Mr. Elbadawi as "very high" to "preeminent" in legal ability, expertise, experience, integrity, and professional excellence.. Mr. Elbadawi is a member of the board of directors of the Onondaga-Oswego Chapter of the American Red Cross and in April, 2010, he became President of the Labrador Mountain Ski Club. In November, 2010, Mr. Elbadawi joined the Board of Directors of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society, which provides legal assistance to individuals and families in need in Onondaga County and the surrounding region. He also volunteers for the Fayetteville Manlius Youth Soccer Program, the East Area YMCA, and Vera House.. Mr. Elbadawi was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Fayetteville Manlius Youth Lacrosse Association. FMYLA is a non-profit organization that focuses on teaching boys and girls grades K through 8 the game of lacrosse. Mr. Elbadawi is also a frequent guest lecturer at Advanced Trial Practice classes at the Syracuse University College of Law. In the past, Mr. Elbadawi has evaluated and advised moot court teams at Syracuse University College of Law, where he is also a former member of the board of directors for the Law College Association. He has also served as treasurer, advisor, and fundraiser for multiple New York State Supreme Court candidates.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
+1 (804) 324-3523
Location: Richmond 23230
Firm: Latham & Martin

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: Richmond 23226
Firm: Mason Law, PLLC

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Richmond 23226
Firm: Merrick Brock, PLLC

After graduating law school in 2004, I served as a judicial law clerk for a Justice on the Virginia Supreme Court.  After finishing my clerkship, I went into private practice working for one of the largest defense firms in Virginia.  We were a defense firm that insurance companies called to defend their lawsuits.  While working for a defense firm, I gained a lot of incredible trial experience as well as invaluable insight into how insurance companies value and defend claims.  However, I quickly grew tired of defending insurance companies that prioritized saving money over doing what was right.  I started my own firm, and shifted my focus toward helping individuals and businesses in my community who had been wronged or injured by others. Now, my practice centers on holding people and companies accountable in personal injury, tort litigation, and commercial disputes. Having a community-based practice is incredibly important to me.  I enjoy helping people in my community and building relationships.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Richmond 23221
Firm: Page Law Firm, P.C.

Attorney Brenda Page is the founder Page Law Firm, P.C. She received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Mary Washington in 1975. Shortly after, she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond Law School. Since 1982, she has represented clients in personal injury, product liability, premises liability, wrongful death, probate and estate cases, and more at her long-standing firm. Brenda is a proud trial attorney who has successfully won numerous court cases for her wrongfully injured clients. Her tenacity and zeal ensures that her clients receive the fair compensation they deserve. Brenda is a staunch advocate for every one of her clients and is not afraid to stand in front of a judge and jury in order to protect your rights.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
+1 (833) 567-4061
Location: Richmond 23230
Firm: Geoff Mcdonald & Associates, P.C.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Richmond 23255
Firm: Marks & Harrison

John C. Shea has been in practice since 1977, focusing his practice exclusively on representation of the injured.. Graduating from Wake Forest University in 1974 (Cum Laude), he received his J.D. in 1977 from the University of Richmond School of Law. He has been with Marks & Harrison since that time. His interests are brain injury and tractor-trailer cases.

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