Practice Areas
A personal injury lawyer represents people hurt by someone else's carelessness. Our personal injury attorneys handle car and truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, defective products and wrongful death claims. We investigate what happened, deal with the insurance companies and pursue the compensation the law allows, so you can focus on your recovery.
Rear-end, intersection, drunk and distracted driving crashes, hit-and-run collisions and uninsured or underinsured motorist claims.
Rear-End Collisions · Head-On Collisions · T-Bone / Side-Impact Collisions
Semi-truck and 18-wheeler crashes involving driver fatigue, cargo loading, maintenance failures and federal trucking safety rules.
Semi-Truck Accidents · 18-Wheeler Accidents · Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Left-turn, lane-change and road hazard crashes — and pushing back when insurers unfairly blame the rider.
Motorcycle and Car Collisions · Motorcycle and Truck Collisions · Left-Turn Motorcycle Accidents
Falls and injuries caused by wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, negligent security and unsafe property conditions.
Slip and Fall Accidents · Trip and Fall Accidents · Wet Floor Accidents
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, medication errors and hospital negligence that cause preventable harm.
Surgical Errors · Wrong-Site Surgery · Retained Surgical Objects
Construction falls, equipment accidents and third-party claims that can provide compensation beyond workers' compensation.
Construction Site Accidents · Falls from Heights · Scaffolding Accidents
Defective vehicles and auto parts, dangerous consumer products, battery fires, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
Defective Product Design · Manufacturing Defects · Failure to Warn / Inadequate Warnings
Compassionate representation for families who lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence.
Fatal Car Accidents · Fatal Truck Accidents · Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
We also handle pedestrian accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, dog bites, nursing home abuse, catastrophic injuries and more — see all 28 practice areas and 420 case types.
Your Rights
An experienced personal injury attorney can protect your rights, handle complex legal processes and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Insurance companies decide what to pay based on who was at fault. A lawyer gathers police reports, witness statements, video, vehicle data and records to show how the incident happened and who is responsible — including parties that are easy to overlook, such as employers, property owners or manufacturers.
Surveillance footage is often overwritten within days, vehicles are repaired or scrapped, and businesses discard records under routine policies. Early preservation letters can keep critical evidence available.
Adjusters are trained to minimize claims. Your attorney handles communications, avoids common traps such as broad medical authorizations and premature recorded statements, and negotiates from a fully documented position.
A fair claim connects your medical records to the incident and accounts for future care, lost earning capacity and the day-to-day impact of your injuries — not just the bills that have already arrived.
Every state limits how long you have to file an injury lawsuit, and claims involving government entities can require formal notice within months. Missing a deadline can end a claim permanently.
Most cases settle, but insurers evaluate claims partly on whether the lawyer is prepared to litigate. When a fair settlement is not offered, filing suit may be the right next step.
Attorney Fees
Most people who need a personal injury lawyer are already dealing with medical bills and missed paychecks. That is why we handle injury cases on a contingency fee: you do not pay an hourly rate or a retainer, and you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
You can hire a personal injury attorney without paying anything out of pocket to start. The consultation and case review are free.
If we win a settlement or verdict, the attorney fee is a percentage of the recovery that is agreed in writing before any work begins.
Investigations, records, filing fees and expert reports cost money. Your written fee agreement explains how those costs are paid and when they are reimbursed.
If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The contingency arrangement means our interests are aligned with yours.
Compensation
There is no average settlement that fits every case. The value of a personal injury claim depends on the evidence, the injuries and the insurance available. These are the factors insurers and juries weigh most heavily:
What you can recover depends on the facts of your case and the law of the state where it arises. Some states limit certain damages, and shared fault can reduce a recovery.
Fractures that heal differ from spinal injuries, brain injuries or amputations that change a life permanently.
The cost and length of treatment — including surgery, therapy and future care your doctors expect — is a central measure of damages.
Missed paychecks and a reduced ability to work in the future can make up a large part of a claim.
Clear proof of fault — video, witnesses, police findings, vehicle data — supports a higher value than a disputed account.
In most states your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, and in some states significant fault can bar recovery.
Policy limits, commercial coverage and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage often set the practical ceiling on recovery.
Damages you may pursue: Medical Expenses · Future Medical Care · Lost Wages and Earning Capacity · Pain and Suffering · Property Damage · Wrongful Death Damages
First Steps
Taking the right steps after an accident can protect your health, your rights and your ability to recover compensation.
Some serious injuries, including concussions and internal bleeding, are not obvious at first. Prompt treatment protects your health and creates a medical record linking the injury to the accident.
Call the police after a crash, or report the incident to the property owner, employer or business in writing. Ask for the report number.
Photograph vehicles, hazards, road conditions and visible injuries, and collect names and phone numbers of witnesses.
Avoid recorded statements to the other side's insurer and do not sign broad medical authorizations or quick settlement releases before getting advice.
Save medical bills, pay stubs, receipts and repair estimates, and keep a simple journal of pain and limitations.
Video is often overwritten within days and deadlines can be short. Early advice helps preserve evidence and protect your claim.
The Process
Tell us what happened. We listen, answer your questions and explain your options — confidentially and with no obligation.
We evaluate liability, insurance coverage, your injuries and the deadlines that apply.
We gather and preserve evidence: reports, photos, video, witness statements and electronic data.
We identify every party who may be responsible and every available insurance policy.
We collect records and bills and document lost income and future needs as your treatment progresses.
We present a detailed demand and negotiate for a fair settlement.
If the insurer will not be reasonable, we discuss filing a lawsuit and proceed through discovery and mediation.
When your case resolves, we review the settlement statement with you and work to reduce medical liens so you keep more of your recovery.
Every case is different, and no lawyer can guarantee a particular outcome. You make the key decisions, including whether to accept a settlement.
Statute of Limitations
Every state sets a statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits — commonly between one and several years from the date of injury. If you miss it, the claim is usually barred for good, no matter how strong it is. Statutes of limitations by state.
Injuries involving a city bus, public property or a government vehicle often require a written notice of claim within months.
Malpractice claims may have their own deadlines, pre-suit notice rules and expert affidavit requirements.
The clock for a wrongful death claim usually starts on the date of death, which may differ from the date of the injury.
Many states extend deadlines for minors or for injuries that could not reasonably have been discovered right away.
Choosing Counsel
The right personal injury attorney is one who will investigate your case thoroughly, keep you informed and be prepared to go to court if the insurer will not be fair. Questions worth asking at your free consultation:
Truck crashes, medical malpractice and product cases each have their own rules, experts and evidence. Ask how often the attorney handles cases like yours.
Insurers evaluate claims partly on whether the lawyer is prepared to litigate. Ask how cases are prepared if settlement fails.
Ask who will handle your case day to day, how you will receive updates and how quickly calls are returned.
A reputable lawyer explains the contingency fee and case costs in writing before you sign anything.
Personal injury law is largely state law. Confirm the attorney is licensed in, or properly associated with counsel in, the state where your claim arises.
Experienced advocates dedicated to protecting your rights at every stage.
Locations
Personal injury law is largely state law, and lawyers must be licensed in — or properly associated with counsel in — the state where they represent a client. Our location pages provide a starting point for people in every state, and office details are being added as they are finalized. When you contact us, we will explain how representation in your state would work, including whether we can represent you directly, work with properly licensed local counsel, or refer you to an attorney who can.
Firm Updates
Our new website brings together 28 practice areas, more than 400 case-type guides, and plain-language resources on injuries and compensation — designed to help injured people find clear answers quickly.
Read announcement: Introducing Our New Website and Personal Injury Resource Library →Every injured person deserves access to legal help regardless of their finances. We explain our free case review process, how our contingency fee works, and what you can expect when you contact us.
Injured people should not have to travel to get legal help. You can now schedule a free, confidential video consultation with our team from your phone or computer. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
We have launched location pages for every U.S. state, giving visitors a single place to find state-specific information and contact our team. Here is what the pages include and how representation across states works.
Our new legal newsletter delivers occasional, plain-language updates on safety developments, changes in the law and practical guidance for injured people and families. No spam, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
NHTSA's final rule will require automatic emergency braking, including pedestrian detection, on nearly all new passenger vehicles. Here is what the rule requires, when it takes effect and how it could shape future injury claims.
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An assault by a rideshare driver may support a civil claim against the driver and, in some circumstances, another responsible party. The facts, available evidence, and state law matter.
A pedestrian or cyclist injured by a rideshare vehicle may have a claim, but responsibility and available insurance depend on the crash facts, driver conduct, app status, and state law.
FAQ
A personal injury lawyer represents people who were hurt because of someone else's negligence or wrongful conduct. That work typically includes investigating the incident, preserving evidence, identifying responsible parties and insurance, documenting injuries and losses, negotiating with insurers and, when necessary, filing and litigating a lawsuit.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis: you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you, and the fee is a percentage of the recovery agreed in writing at the start. Case costs and how they are handled are also explained in the written fee agreement. The initial consultation is free.
As early as possible after a significant injury — especially if you needed medical treatment, fault is disputed, a commercial or government vehicle was involved, or an insurer is asking for a recorded statement or offering a quick settlement. Early involvement helps preserve evidence and protect deadlines.
Common cases include motor vehicle crashes, slip and falls, dog bites, workplace and construction injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, defective products and wrongful death. A claim generally requires that someone else's negligence caused your injury and that you suffered losses. Our practice areas page lists 28 areas and more than 400 case types.
Simple claims may resolve within months after treatment ends; cases involving serious injuries or lawsuits often take a year or more. The biggest factor is usually medical recovery, because settling before your prognosis is known can leave future needs uncovered.
Most states use comparative negligence, which reduces your recovery by your share of fault. Some states bar recovery once your fault reaches 50 or 51 percent, and a few jurisdictions follow stricter contributory negligence rules. How fault affects your case depends on your state.
Value depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, long-term effects, the strength of the evidence and the insurance available. No one can responsibly promise an amount at the outset, but a thorough evaluation can explain the factors involved.
Photos of the scene and your injuries, witness contact information, the police or incident report number, medical records and bills, records of missed work, damaged property, and any letters from insurers. Ask businesses to preserve video quickly, because it is often overwritten.
Not always. Minor property-damage claims can often be handled without a lawyer. If you were injured, fault is disputed, or the other driver was uninsured or driving for work, speaking with an attorney is wise — and a consultation costs nothing.
Each state sets a statute of limitations, commonly between one and several years for personal injury claims, with different deadlines for some claim types. Claims against government entities may require written notice within months. Contact an attorney promptly to identify your deadline.
Tell us what happened. Your consultation is free and confidential, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
