Personal Injury Litigation

Personal injury law is a legal area that deals with cases where individuals suffer harm or injury due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another person or entity. Personal injury law allows individuals who have been injured to seek compensation for their losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Personal injury cases can arise from various situations, such as:

• Car accidents: When a person is injured in a motor vehicle collision due to another driver's negligence.
• Slip and fall accidents: When a person is injured on someone else's property due to unsafe conditions, such as a wet floor or uneven walkway.
• Medical malpractice: When a healthcare professional's negligence or wrongdoing causes harm to a patient, such as a surgical error or misdiagnosis.
• Nursing home negligence:  Where a nursing home or its staff fail to provide the expected standard of care and treatment to residents, resulting in harm or injury, due to various factors including understaffing, inadequate training, improper protocols, or neglectful behavior.
• Product liability: When a defective or dangerous product causes injury or harm to a consumer, such as a malfunctioning appliance or a hazardous pharmaceutical drug.
• Workplace accidents: When an employee is injured on the job due to unsafe working conditions or employer negligence.

In personal injury cases, the injured party, known as the plaintiff, must establish that the defendant's actions or negligence directly caused their injuries. To do so, they typically need to provide evidence such as medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions.

Personal injury law allows injured individuals to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for their losses. In some cases, the parties involved may reach a settlement agreement outside of court, while other cases may proceed to trial where a judge or jury determines the outcome.

Our firm has the resources and experience to make sure you get the skilled counsel you deserve while guiding you through the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit, gathering necessary evidence, engaging experts and witnesses, and advocating on your behalf.  We advise and litigate personal injury issues including:

• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home negligence
• Car accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Products liability
• Dram shop claims

At our firm, we understand the importance of transparency and clarity when it comes to legal fees. We believe in open communication and ensuring that our clients have a clear understanding of the financial aspects of their legal representation.