Our Firm represents individuals in virtually every type of personal injury matter. We have devoted separate pages of this website to highlight particular areas of personal injury. However, our practice is not necessarily limited to the areas highlighted on this website. We would be pleased to provide a FREE case evaluation on any personal injury matter.

A personal injury claim can be brought under a variety of circumstances. Some examples of personal injury cases are car accidents, work injury, drug injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, slip and fall injury, exposure to toxic materials, dog bite injury, and in cases of wrongful death.

In a personal injury claim, a plaintiff seeks compensation for the injuries they have suffered. Typical forms of compensation include payment for medical expenses, disability or deformity, loss of income and pain and suffering. In cases where the defendant acted maliciously or willfully, punitive damages may also be awarded. Punitive damages in personal injury lawsuits are intended to punish the responsible party and deter others from committing the same acts.

Most personal injury lawsuits are settled out of the court system through negotiations with an adjuster or claims handler from the insurance company. However, where a claim cannot be negotiated informally, it is necessary to file a lawsuit and proceed into litigation. It is important to retain experienced trial lawyers to handle your case because insurance companies rarely pay the full value of a claim unless they believe that the plaintiff’s lawyer is prepared to take the case to trial.

The laws regarding personal injury claims are different from state to state. All states have a statute of limitations which places a time restriction on when personal injury lawsuits can be filed. This time usually begins on the date when the injury occurred, however there are exceptions to this rule. Therefore, it is important to seek the advice of an attorney as soon as possible to get advice on your legal rights. Feel free to contact our Firm today for a FREE case evaluation.