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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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Joshua R. Karns has represented bankruptcy and civil litigation clients at Karns Law Group since 2004. Clients come to Joshua Karns because of his experience and dedication to their cases.
After graduating from Stetson School of Law, Harvey was employed by the State Attorney’s Office. As a state prosecutor, Mr. Cohen handled thousands of criminal cases. He conducted over 40 jury trials, countless motion practice and depositions. Mr. Cohen branched out as a solo practitioner without staff or associates. He has been able to grow his firm to over 50 employees, including 16 attorneys. Mr. Cohen is licensed to practice for all Federal and State Courts. Mr. Cohen is also a proud veteran of the U.S Army. He was enlisted from 1985-1989 and his assignments took him all the way from New York to Panama. In 2004 and 2005 during the many hurricanes we had here in Florida, Mr. Harvey V. Cohen started representing hurricane damage cases. Mr. Cohen, met with some restoration companies and thought of a way to teach them assignment of benefits so that they could get paid directly from insurance companies, just like medical doctors and Pip suits. Mr. Cohen, has literally handled thousands of insurance claims. Mr. Cohen, is known throughout the state of Florida and nationwide as the go to attorney for assignment of benefit contract cases as it pertains to the restoration industry. Mr. Cohen has been a presenter for the RIA, Restoration Industry Association and other professional trade groups. The RIA is the oldest and largest nonprofit, professional trade association dedicated to providing leadership and promoting best practices through advocacy standards and professional qualifications for the restoration industry. They represent over 20,000 members. Mr. Cohen, has been a presenter for the RIA on several subjects, including assignment of insurance benefits. Mr. Cohen teaches courses that provide continuing education credits approved through the IICRC. The IICRC certifies restoration companies for trade specific talents. IICRC courses help restoration professionals keep up with the latest techniques, technology and education for the restoration industry. Mr. Cohen’s, IICRC approved course, Insider Secrets Assignment of Benefit, is very informative due to its content regarding insurance claims and contracts. Mr. Cohen and his firm are great supporters of the community. Mr. Cohen is very involved with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and many other charities including: · Hope and Help which is a charity that raises money for AIDS patients · SPCA which helps raise money for pets and animals, · The Jewish Community Center, · The YMCA, · Susan G. Coleman · Down Syndrome Association and many more. Although Mr. Cohen has handled thousands of civil cases, only four cases went all the way to jury verdict. Mr. Cohen and his firm took the Hipolito property damage case to trial and won. Mr. Cohen has also taken a windshield case to trial. However, after the jury was chosen, the insurance company settled the case. Mr. Cohen, continues to work with the restoration industry and the legislature in Tallahassee. He also works with the consumer advocate's group and the CFOs office regarding insurance issues and consumer protections. For instance, Mr. Cohen went to Tallahassee in 2013 to fight against anti-consumer-based legislation that tried to do away with the assignment of benefits in House bill 909 and Senate bill 1600. Member (Current and Former): • Florida Bar Association • Association of Trial Lawyers of America • Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers • US District Court Middle District of Florida • Orange County Bar Association • American Bar Association • ABA Tort and Insurance Practice Section • Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar Mr. Cohen's Trial Experience Includes: • Personal Injury • 1st Party Insurance • Automobile Negligence • Drug Possession • DUI • Misdemeanors • Grand Theft • Felony Battery • Robbery with a Firearm - See more at: #
Daniel is a personal injury attorney serving the Tampa Bay & Central Florida regions.. Prior to joining Sanchez & Brown as partner, Dan was an attorney at a prominent law firm in the Tampa Bay Area, where he handled a multitude of cases in the areas of car accidents, slip & falls, insurance disputes, and negotiations. Prior to this, Daniel was a personal injury law clerk for multiple years.. After graduating from the Honors College at the University of South Florida, Dan enrolled at Stetson University College of Law on a Faculty Merit Recognition Award Scholarship. While in law school, Dan completed an externship with the Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, where he helped active and retired service members in many legal capacities. Dan graduated in the top third of his class and received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award. On top of his legal credentials, Dan holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Florida.. Dan is experienced in recognizing and helping each of his clients' individual needs. He takes his clients' cases very seriously and is not afraid to fight for the best-possible results for every legal situation.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, I proudly became an attorney more than 30 years ago, and since then have handled over 5,000 successful cases for my clients. I personally handle injury claims of all types including automobile accidents, dog bites, premises liability, medical care mistakes, police false arrest & excessive use of force, clergy misconduct including sex misconduct and defamation including libel and slander. I also specialize in family law matters such as divorce & child custody and have vast experience across a wide range of cases including criminal law, contract and business law and employment law.
I'm a Civil Trial Lawyer with three decades of legal experience handling a wide variety of legal matters. The Florida Bar has certified me as a specialist in civil trials. I am rated AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 by Martindale-Hubbell.. -Brad. Bradley Winston is the Managing Partner of the South Florida personal injury law firm; Winston Law Firm. He is an expert in civil trial lawyer who has over three decades of legal experience handling a wide variety of personal injury matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Winston has fought hard to protect the rights of his clients and to ensure that they receive all the financial compensation they are entitled to under the law. He represents victims of auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and wrongful death.. Mr. Winston is recognized by Super Lawyers for his personal injury work in the areas of plaintiff representation, defective products, and medical malpractice for the years 2006-2023.Mr. Winston is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Additionally, he is an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an active member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Association for Justice, a former Director of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (AFTL), and is a Past President of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association.. Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review organization for lawyers and judges and a leading U.S. legal publisher, recognizes Mr. Winston with a Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating. Mr. Winston is AV rated – the highest rating for ability and ethics that a lawyer can receive.
Mr. Murphey was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1971. Before entering college, he served in the U. S. Army Infantry where he earned his airborne wings, and had the honor of serving as a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.. He earned his A. A. summa cum laude from Miami-Dade Community college in 1999 and his B. A. from Florida International University magna cum laude in 2002, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. In 2006, Mr. Murphey earned his law degree cum laude from Nova Southeastern University. There, he was an articles editor for the Law Review and served on the Moot Court Executive Board.. His practice areas include general and maritime personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, civil appeals, and labor disputes. Mr. Murphey has represented clients before numerous state and federal courts, the Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals, the United States Department of Labor, Florida’s Division of Administrative Hearings, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. Mr. Murphey is admitted to practice before all Florida Courts, the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.. He is a member of the Appellate Practice, Trial Lawyers, Young Lawyers and Labor & Employment sections of the Florida Bar Association. Mr. Murphey is also a member of the Broward County Justice Association, The Broward Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association.
Ms. Billings graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and went on to enroll in a dual program at Nova Southeastern University. During her postgraduate education, she worked full-time while attending the law school evening part-time program. She graduated with a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate.. Ms. Billings has been actively involved in her community throughout her career. She is a past-president of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. She is also a member of Partners4Pace Broward. She works as the founder and managing director for Attorneys for H.O.P.E., a 501c3 providing pro bono legal services to first responders, law enforcement, veterans, and military service members. She is also the founding member and director of the Broward County Minority Outreach Foundation, a 501c3 providing education, training, and awareness for youth STEM education.
I am dedicated to defending those who are accused of committing crimes and those who have been injured.. Whether I go after big government and the police or big corporations and insurance companies, I will prevail. I fight for the small cases just as much for the big ones. I always do what is right. I love my job and I take pride in my work. I sincerely care for each client and will always give 100% to each case no matter if I am paid or not.. I do not work for the money. I work to make a difference. I am always available to speak to my clients no matter what time of day. I do not hide behind secretaries and voicemail.. I am tough, passionate, and understanding. Most of my clients become lifelong clients and friends.
Jeffrey S. Shapiro is an attorney practicing law since 1982.. Jeffrey S. Shapiro is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. A lawyer certified as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer is a lawyer recognized by the Florida Bar as a practitioner, considered to have advanced knowledge and skills in that particular field of law. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of competency and experience within an area of law, and professionalism and ethics in practice.. Jeffrey S. Shapiro is an AV Rated® (HIGHEST POSSIBLE RATING) . An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings help prospective clients identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for a specific task at hand. Lawyer Ratings serve as an objective indicator that a lawyer has the highest ethical standards and professional ability and are used by clients to justify their hiring decisions. A rating's third party validation of ethics and legal ability provides that extra level of confidence that the right lawyer or firm has been selected. By combining a rating with a review of other data in a lawyer's Professional Biography - such as practice areas, bar memberships, professional affiliations, education and clients - a person can be certain he or she has made the right choice for that particular legal matter.
Attorney Robert W. Kelley is a founding Partner at Kelley / Uustal. Mr. Kelley is a highly accomplished attorney and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in the United States. He has also earned numerous other awards and recognitions, including his continued inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication, Florida Super Lawyers® Magazine, and South Florida’s Best Lawyers.. Mr. Kelley has tried over 100 jury trials during his career. His record of success includes the 7th largest jury verdict in the country according to the National Law Journal, and more than 25 multi-million jury verdicts in a wide range of cases involving auto accidents, boating accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and construction accidents.. Attorney Kelley has been a Board Certified Civil Trial by the Florida Bar for over two decades, is a respected lecturer and law professor, and a committed member of his local community. Mr. Kelley is also the founder of The Dive Bar, an Underwater Bar Association comprised of SCUBA certified lawyers who are committed to the preservation of coral reefs and the marine environment of the Florida Keys.
As one of the founding partners of Saban & Solomon P.L.L.C,
Robert Solomon concentrates his practice on both personal injury and
criminal law. Robert is a New Jersey Native and attended Towson
University where he received a Bachelors Degree in Communication
Studies with honors. After receiving his bachelor's degree Robert
Solomon relocated to South Florida where he received a J.D. from Nova
Southeastern University.. Robert has dedicated his career to helping those that are truly in a
time of need. During his career Robert has handled a multitude of
personal injury, criminal law, and commercial litigation cases. Robert
now focuses his practice on personal injury matters. Previous to
establishing the Law Office of Saban & Solomon, Robert served as a
certified legal intern for the Broward County Public Defenders office
and then as a litigating attorney for a prestigious personal injury
firm here in South Florida. Robert is an active member of the Florida
Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Dade County Bar
Association, and the American Bar Association. For more information Mr.
Solomon can be reached at
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, William graduated from Florida International University with a major in Criminal Justice and Minor in Public Administration. He then attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, and studied abroad at the China University of Political Science and Law, and the University of Barcelona, Facultat de Dret, where he participated in the dual degree program offered by Nova.. William graduated May of 2013 with a concentration in International Legal Practice and was admitted to the Florida Bar in September of 2013. While a student at the Nova Southeastern University Law Center, William served as president of the Hispanic Law Student Society and was one of the founders who created a scholarship fund for incoming students. William was also a law student advisor and recipient of the 2011 Rebecca Knox Public Interest Law Fellowship serving over 400 hours of community work.. Prior to joining the Law Offices Velasquez Dolan Arias, P.A. in October of 2013, William worked at Legal Aid of Broward County, and clerked for the Honorable Judge Thomas M. Lynch, IV, at the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Florida. William practices primarily in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation.
Howard W. Myones is the managing partner of Myones Legal, PLLC.. Mr. Myones focuses his practice on auto accidents, slip & falls, personal injury protection litigation, first party property damage claims against homeowners insurance companies, bad faith claims, and breach of contract actions.. Mr. Myones carefully handles every step of personal injury, homeowners insurance, commercial and PIP claims from inception through all aspects of litigation until resolution. He has an in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and PIP statute and can provide legal assistance and representation to all Floridians injured in an accident as well as insureds, assignees and medical providers in disputes with insurers.. Prior to opening Myones Legal, PLLC, Howard was a senior associate at one of Florida’s largest personal injury firms. There he managed the first party insurance department and handled a volume of over 2000 cases. Now Mr. Myones is focused on helping Floridians when things get hard.. Mr. Myones is committed to providing aggressive representation for all his clients and ensuring that all Floridians injured due to the negligence of others and all insureds in the State of Florida receive the best possible representation and protection in disputes against their insurers.Howard was born in Hollywood, Florida. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.. Mr. Myones then received a Scholar of Law Award and earned his Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. While attending WUSL, Mr. Myones served as President of the Jewish Law Society, Treasurer of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society and was an Admissions Ambassador for the school. In addition to being a member in good standing of the Florida Bar, Mr. Myones is also a member of the New York State Bar Association.Howard lives in Fort Lauderdale with his dogs, Doogie & Larry David. He is an active member of the Jewish Federation Young Leadership Division, the Spirit of ARC Broward and the Dolphins Cancer Challenge. He is an avid Tar Heels, Tottenham, Dolphins, Heat, and Marlins fan.
Michael Cecere is cofounder of the personal injury firm Cecere Santana, PA, based in South Florida. A Florida Bar Board-Certified Attorney, Mr. Cecere specializes in cases relating to Personal Injury, Property Litigation and Workers' Compensation. Mr. Cecere attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduating, he was drafted by the San Francisco Giants baseball team and played professionally for two seasons. Returning to South Florida, he received his Juris Doctorate degree Summa Cum Laude from Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University while working as a claim specialist with State Farm Insurance Company. As a claim specialist, he handled: no-fault (PIP), homeowner's, property damage, bodily injury liability and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. Prior to founding Cecere Santana, PA, Mr. Cecere was a defense attorney for a leading Broward law firm representing several of the largest insurance companies in the country. Mr. Cecere gained extensive trial experience while working as a defense attorney. He handled complex cases involving wrongful death, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Making the decision to leave the insurance defense practice to become a plaintiff attorney representing the interests of injured victims, Mr. Cecere has successfully handled in excess of 40 jury trials and litigated claims in the areas of automobile accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, negligent security, faulty products, professional negligence, homeowner’s property damage and wrongful death
I have represented more than 1,000 clients and their families throughout my career. Most of these matters have involved serious automobile collisions, dangerous premises, and insurance company claim denials. I have tried cases in every circuit court throughout South Florida. I stay in constant contact with my clients and they have instant and direct access to me whenever needed. I find it very important to be available to speak with my clients when they need me, not just when I want to speak to them.