What is a Personal Injury Lawyer?

What personal injury lawyers do?

Personal injury lawyers are lawyers who work helping people who have been injured in one way or the other. For example, it may be a trip and fall, car accident, medical malpractice, exposure to harmful materials like a mesothelioma case (asbestos), an injury that led to a death, abuse or many other things. Most who do this type of law primarily practice in this field. Like most personal injury attorneys, fees are typically collected on a contingency fee basis which means that the attorney working with you is a like a partner who only gets paid if he/she recovers money for you.

What is personal injury law?

Personal injury law is the area of the law regarding individuals and injuries they have sustained usually because of the fault of someone else. It is a very broad area and encompasses many different types of injuries from simple physical injuries such as a bee sting, slip and fall to something as drastic as the loss of a bodily function, loss of a limb and even death.

What is a personal injury attorney?

A personal injury attorney is an attorney who practices primarily in the field of law that encompasses how someone was hurt at no fault of their own but rather the fault of someone else. They help injury victims and their families recover damages for their loss and try to make them ‘whole,’ the best our legal system can accommodate them without turning back the hands of time to take the victim right before the incident occurred. And, importantly, most personal injury attorneys will only get paid if there is a recovery through a contingency agreement.

What does a personal injury attorney do?

A personal injury attorney will typically assist a client from the very beginning after an incident has happened. There will likely be some form of investigative work to ascertain the facts of what happened. As part of that process, the attorney will need to identify ‘deep pockets’ or sources of recovery for the victim/client so to ensure monetary sources to pursue. They will likely need to be in contact with insurance companies about the status of the case/claim, status of medical treatment and as such be in contact with medical providers and their staff. They will need to collect evidence, whether that be in the format of photographs, videos, repair reports, estimate of repairs, medical records, billing, No-Fault PIP log indicating billing submitted and paid, perhaps even health insurance should bills have been routed there, and all other relevant parties. They should be in contact with the client on a regular basis learning about treatment status, health, repairs and the like. If the matter involved a death or an injury making the injured party represented by someone else, an Agent, Personal Representative, Guardian, etc.,  even another family member, being in touch with that person/persons so to help facilitate whatever needs to be done. Eventually, when the attorney acquires enough information, he/she will typically prepare a demand letter accompanied by all relevant documentation to submit for consideration with the insurer or responsible party or their counsel for consideration. If all else fails, they will also facilitate the need to prepare and file a Complaint and serve process on the responsible party in a process called litigation where the court and typically 6 jurors will ultimately decide the outcome of your case…

What does a personal injury attorney make?

A personal injury attorney usually makes a percentage of the total recovery as their fee via a written contingency fee agreement. In other words, the more the attorney makes for you, the more the attorney makes. Likewise, if the attorney makes no recovery, typically the client is not responsible for an attorney fee. Attorney’s fees are governed by Statute in Florida and vary from pre-litigation to litigation.

What do personal injury lawyers charge?

That depends. Typically, personal injury attorneys will charge a percentage of any recovery. That percentage is typically via Florida Law. For example, if involving a private party, many times attorneys are only allowed to collect a 1/3 contingency rate up to the first $1 million dollars. If the matter involves litigation, that fee can escalate to 40%. Another example is if you are hit by a government vehicle, the contingency is usually fixed at 25% regardless of outcome. So it depends on the circumstances of the situation.

What is personal injury lawyer?

personal injury lawyer is a lawyer that practices law primarily in the field of law involving victims of other people’s negligence. In other words, the personal injury lawyer will help those who have been injured and their families by the act or omission of another party.

What do personal injury lawyers get paid?

That depends. Typically, personal injury attorneys will charge a percentage of any recovery. That percentage is typically via Florida Law. For example, if involving a private party, many times attorneys are only allowed to collect a 1/3 contingency rate up to the first $1 million dollars. For example, if a case settles for $300,000.00 in that scenario, the attorney fee would be $100,000.00. Keep in mind that many, many hours of the attorney are invested into a claim and/or case. If the matter involves litigation, that fee can escalate to 40%. It is not uncommon for a lawyer to invest 200 hours of their time in a matter in litigation. Another example is if you are hit by a government vehicle, the contingency is usually fixed at 25% regardless of outcome. So it depends on the circumstances of the situation. Costs are typically separate and apart from same.

What is personal injury law in Canada?

Canada is a different country from the USA and different from Florida Law. Any questions regarding an injury that would take place in Canada (which is how jurisdiction is often decided) would be determined by Canadian law and you should consult a Canadian Injury lawyer concerning your specific questions.

Who is personal injury lawyer?

A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who practices law primarily in the field of law involving victims of other people’s negligence. In other words, the personal injury lawyer will help those who have been injured and their families by the act or omission of another party.  An attorney usually calls him/herself as a personal injury attorney

Which personal injury lawyer?

Which personal injury lawyer you go to is an important decision that should not be based on advertising alone. Many firms have thrown hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars in to slick Madison Avenue produced television advertising, radio advertising, print advertising such as billboards and the like, but same is NOT a good reason to select an attorney. Check out the attorney’s experience, qualifications and background. Look at what others are saying about that attorney. We offer a curriculum vitae on our website and welcome your perusal with the hope that we can be the lawyers for you.

What personal injury lawyers do?

Personal injury lawyers will typically assist a client from the very beginning after an incident has happened. There will likely be some form of investigative work to ascertain the facts of what happened. As part of that process, the attorney will need to identify ‘deep pockets’ or sources of recovery for the victim/client so to ensure monetary sources to pursue. They will likely need to be in contact with insurance companies about the status of the case/claim, status of medical treatment and as such be in contact with medical providers and members of their offices. They will need to collect evidence, whether that be in the format of photographs, videos, repair reports, estimate of repairs, medical records, billing, No-Fault PIP log indicating billing submitted and paid, perhaps even health insurance should bills have been routed there, and all other relevant parties. They should be in contact with the client on a regular basis learning about treatment status, health, repairs and the like. If the matter involved a death or an injury making the injured party represented by someone else, an Agent, Personal Representative, Guardian, etc.,  even another family member, being in touch with that person/persons so to help facilitate whatever needs to be done. Eventually, when the attorney knows enough information, he/she will typically prepare a demand letter accompanied by all relevant documentation to submit for consideration with the insurer or responsible party or their counsel for consideration. If all else fails, they will also facilitate the need to prepare and file a Complaint and serve process on the responsible party  in a process called litigation where the court and typically 6 jurors will ultimately decide the outcome of your case…

What personal injury law?

Personal injury law is the area of the law regarding individuals and injuries they have sustained usually because of the fault of someone else. It is a very broad area and encompasses many different types of injuries from simple physical injuries such as a bee sting, slip and fall to something as drastic as the loss of a bodily function, loss of a limb and even death.

What is personal injury attorney?

A personal injury attorney is an attorney who work helping people who have been injured in one way or the other. For example, it may be a trip and fall, car accident, medical malpractice, exposure to harmful materials like a mesothelioma case (asbestos), an injury that led to a death, abuse or many other things. Most who do this type of law primarily practice in this field. Like most personal injury attorneys, fees are typically collected on a contingency fee basis which means that the attorney working with you is a like a partner who only gets paid if he/she recovers money for you. All attorneys go to law school similar to all doctors. Like doctors who focus or practice medicine in a specific area, an attorney also can focus their practice into a particular area of the law like personal injury law.

What does personal injury attorney do?

personal injury attorney will typically assist a client from the very beginning after an incident has happened. There will likely be some form of investigative work to ascertain the facts of what happened. As part of that process, the attorney will need to identify ‘deep pockets’ or sources of recovery for the victim/client so to ensure monetary sources to pursue. They will likely need to be in contact with insurance companies about the status of the case/claim, status of medical treatment and as such be in contact with medical providers and members of their offices. They will need to collect evidence, whether that be in the format of photographs, videos, repair reports, estimate of repairs, medical records, billing, No-Fault PIP log indicating billing submitted and paid, perhaps even health insurance should bills have been routed there, and all other relevant parties. They should be in contact with the client on a regular basis learning about treatment status, health, repairs and the like. If the matter involved a death or an injury making the injured party represented by someone else, an Agent, Personal Representative, Guardian, etc.,  even another family member, being in touch with that person/persons so to help facilitate whatever needs to be done. Eventually, when the attorney knows enough information, he/she will typically prepare a demand letter accompanied by all relevant documentation to submit for consideration with the insurer or responsible party or their counsel for consideration. If all else fails, they will also facilitate the need to prepare and file a complaint and serve process on the responsible party  in a process called litigation where the court and typically 6 jurors will ultimately decide the outcome of your case…

Can a personal injury lawyer drop your case?

A personal injury attorney can drop your case. Typical reasons are if they cannot locate ‘deep pockets’ or sources of recovery for the victim, if the client has not been totally truthful with the lawyer or has not disclosed all the pertinent facts that can affect the case/claim, if the facts eventually reveal that the client was at fault for the incident, when a lawyer and client cannot agree on the prosecution of the claim/case or even disagree as the valuation of the case/claim. If the case is in litigation, often the lawyer has to ask the Court permission to withdraw from a case.

Can you fire personal injury attorney?

Typically the answer is yes, a client can fire a personal injury attorney. However, keep in mind that most retainer agreements are in writing in Florida and the retainer agreement may have provisions in same as to how you can discharge a personal injury attorney and what you may owe that attorney for their time and money already invested/spent on your matter prior to firing him/her. Sometimes, if contingency, the attorney would be able to receive, for example, what is called ‘quantum meruit’ which is basically what the attorney would have collected per hour times the amount of hours spent on the case until fired but that money often is not due until the client realizes the contingency…when there is a successful settlement or jury verdict favoring the client either resolving the case on his/her own or with the assistance of other personal injury attorney.

Can i change personal injury attorney?

A client can change personal injury attorney. This is often the case when a client is unhappy with the work being done or not done or even if there is a disagreement about the value or manner in which the case is proceeding. However, keep in mind that most retainer agreements are in writing in Florida and the retainer agreement may have provisions in same as to how you can discharge a personal injury attorney and what you may owe that attorney for their time and money already invested/spent on your matter prior to firing him/her. Sometimes, if contingency, the attorney would be able to receive, for example, what is called ‘quantum meruit’ which is basically what the attorney would have collected per hour times the amount of hours spent on the case until fired but that money often is not due until the client realizes the contingency…when there is a settlement or jury verdict from the client either resolving the case on his/her own or with the assistance of other personal injury attorney. In that situation, you will owe your new attorney a contingency fee from what is collected or won while still owing fees and costs owed to the initial attorney.

Can you change personal injury attorney?

You can change personal injury attorney. This is often the case when a client is unhappy with the work being done or not done or even if there is a disagreement about the value or manner in which the case is proceeding. However, keep in mind that most retainer agreements are in writing in Florida and the retainer agreement may have provisions in same as to how you can discharge a personal injury attorney and what you may owe that attorney for their time and money already invested/spent on your matter prior to firing him/her. Sometimes, if contingency, the attorney would be able to receive, for example, what is called ‘quantum meruit’ which is basically what the attorney would have collected per hour times the amount of hours spent on the case until fired but that money often is not due until the client realizes the contingency…where there is a settlement or jury verdict from the client either resolving the case on his/her own or with the assistance of other personal injury attorney. In that situation, you will owe your new attorney a contingency fee from what is collected or won while still owing fees and costs owed to the initial attorney.

What can a personal injury attorney do for me?

The answer is typically to attempt to maximize your recovery and be there for you every step of the way during an unfamiliar, often confusing and if not experienced in these matters, a difficult, process.  Most people who are injured by the negligence of another don’t know how to process of a claim and do not know how to start it.  This can cause stress, anxiety and nervousness over the process itself. Most often, those that are injured already have enough to worry or become anxious about.  A personal injury attorney can alleviate some of that anxiety in a variety of ways throughout the claims process.  Keep in mind that the insurance companies, the party you will likely be going up against, do this type of thing every day…it is part of their job.  Injured people do not.  This is why having an experienced personal injury attorney is advisable.

How much can a personal injury attorney make?

How much a personal injury attorney can make is usually governed by law. In Florida for example, there is a statute that limits the amount of an attorney fee.  Typically, personal injury attorneys will charge a percentage of any recovery. That percentage is typically via Florida Law. For example, if involving a private party, many times attorneys are only allowed to collect a 1/3 contingency rate up to the first $1 million dollars. If the matter involves litigation, that fee can escalate to 40%. Another example is if you are hit by a government vehicle, the contingency is usually fixed at 25% regardless of outcome. So it depends on the circumstances of the situation. Naturally, these fees are separate and apart from the costs needed to prosecute a case.

What does personal injury attorney do?

Personal injury attorneys will typically assist a client from the very beginning after an incident has happened. There will likely be some form of investigative work to ascertain the facts of what happened. As part of that process, the attorney will need to identify ‘deep pockets’ or sources of recovery for the victim/client so to ensure monetary sources to pursue. They will likely need to be in contact with insurance companies about the status of the case/claim, status of medical treatment and as such be in contact with medical providers and members of their offices. They will need to collect evidence, whether that be in the format of photographs, videos, repair reports, estimate of repairs, medical records, billing, No-Fault PIP log indicating billing submitted and paid, perhaps even health insurance should bills have been routed there, and all other relevant parties. They should be in contact with the client on a regular basis learning about treatment status, health, repairs and the like. If the matter involved a death or an injury making the injured party represented by someone else, an Agent, Personal Representative, Guardian, etc.,  even another family member, being in touch with that person/persons so to help facilitate whatever needs to be done. Eventually, when the attorney knows enough information, he/she will typically prepare a demand letter accompanied by all relevant documentation to submit for consideration with the insurer or responsible party or their counsel for consideration. If all else fails, they will also facilitate the need to prepare and file a complaint and serve process on the responsible party in a process called litigation where the court and typically 6 jurors will ultimately decide the outcome of your case…

After the incident happens and the claim moves forward, insurers will want updates and if you don’t have a lawyer, you will be the responsible party to keep them updated.  For example, this would give the insurance company several times to use your own words against you so to defend themselves against your claim.  Typically, a personal injury attorney can provide status updates to the other side for you. They do this by requesting and obtaining information and regularly providing same to the other side so to keep your claim active.  Another matter can be harassed by past due bills secondary to the injuries sustained.  A personal injury attorney can help with this situation so your number one priority is getting better.

Should pre-trial settlement negotiations no longer be an option for one reason or another, a personal injury attorney typically organizes the information obtained for the future should the matter need to go to trial.  That possibility can never be overlooked and needs to be thought of throughout the process and not shortly before you need to file suit.  While otherwise obvious, the average person shouldn’t proceed with a personal injury lawsuit on their own.  This is where a personal injury attorney could be helpful.

Another complication is related to your health or other insurance you may have. They may assert liens for reimbursement of injury-related treatment bills they have paid out of your recovery…the process is called subrogation.  It is important not to ignore same since there are laws in some instances that mandate reimbursement to them from any recovery. Also, sometimes bills for unpaid services or liens are invalid and should be protested and perhaps not paid out of an award.  Which liens are valid then?  This becomes a legal question all of its own. Often on valid liens you do not have to fully reimburse them.  There are often formulas used to calculate lower payments and a qualified personal injury attorney knows how to deal with this.

Typically once medical treatment has completed, when bills, liens and all other damages are known, including how the injuries affect your life, your medical bills, liens for reimbursement claimed by your own health insurance, wage loss and costs made necessary by the incident, at that time a personal injury attorney can value your claim better.  Most people do not know how to do this and this is where a personal injury attorney can help. Unlike a mathematical formula, it is often not as easy or certain to ascertain values of a case/claim.  Since every case/claim is different, both in fault and liability as well as with injuries and damages, a qualified personal injury attorney can help evaluate same.

Once a personal injury attorney evaluates the claim and gives it a value range, we usually try to prepare a demand for consideration to the insurance carrier and/or responsible party so to see if the matter can resolve amicably by reaching a settlement.  Personal injury attorneys should go this route since trial/litigation is expensive and, like Las Vegas, is a ‘gamble’ as to what a jury verdict can be. By trying to go the settlement route, injured person can come to a ‘sure thing’ and be is compensated relatively quickly.  In that process, a qualified personal injury attorney can often assist you on whether you should accept an offer of settlement, or, if insufficient, whether to proceed to trial and take your chances.  Often, the decision is not complicated. Unfortunately, at times, it could be. By negotiating back and forth, the personal injury attorney can gauge the direction of the case/claim.  It is important to keep in mind those insurance companies and their attorneys are very experienced in negotiating settlements; their goal is to pay the least amount of money possible so to resolve the claim/case.  Most victims of accidents and the like do not have a clue on how to value their claims or negotiate thereafter so they unfortunately have little chance of maximizing settlement value on their own. In that case, only the insurance companies and responsible parties will achieve their goal but at your expense! However, if the responsible party/insurance carrier does not extend a fair value for the case, unfortunately trial and filing suit becomes the only route to possible recovery.  Most people can be intimidated by the litigation process and the presence of being in Court.  The whole process from the rule of court, the rules of evidence, how to select a jury and how the information is presented to a jury can be overwhelming.  Additionally, medical experts/doctors are deposed and such can be a painstaking and expensive process.  Other expert testimony may be needed such as an accident reconstuctionist, engineer, vocational rehabilitation expert, economist, etc. so their statements can be used to help elaborate your damages.  Legal and factual arguments will need to be made.  Ultimately, a jury needs to be persuaded to rule in your favor. Most victims of an accident or injury cannot do this alone. In the end, it is important to appreciate that a qualified and experienced personal injury attorney can help maximize your recovery whether by settlement or verdict.

Are personal injury lawyers worth it?

Personal injury lawyers are worth it since with their experience and skill they can garner far more than you can get on your own. Often, clients would come in with stories how they were offered $1,500 or some crazy number like $2,354.68 as if a viable formula was used to calculate exactly what their case was worth by an insurance carrier. Many times, the settlement values of these cases can be 10 times or more than what these initial offer are. Keep in mind that insurance companies are experienced and it is their business to minimize your claim and thus their payout of your damages so to maximize profits for the company. While they are trained to sound friendly and some clients actually believe they are friends with the insurance representative after the incident, the insurance company is NOT your friend. An experienced and qualified personal injury attorney can help you identify these and other pitfalls therefore making what they get for you despite their fee well worth it for you. Additionally, knowing that you do not have a personal injury lawyer actually can hurt you since ‘lowball offers’ will likely be what will be headed your way without a personal injury lawyer.

What are personal injury attorneys?

Personal injury attorney are attorneys who practices primarily in the field of law that encompasses how someone was hurt at no fault of their own but rather the fault of someone else. They help injury victims and their families recover damages for their loss and try to make them ‘whole’ the best our legal system can accommodate without turning back the hands of time to take the victim right before the incident occurred. And, importantly, most personal injury attorneys will only get paid if there is a recovery through a contingency agreement.

What are personal injury lawyers?

Personal injury lawyers are lawyers who practices primarily in the field of law that encompasses how someone was hurt at no fault of their own but rather the fault of someone else. They help injury victims and their families recover damages for their loss and try to make them ‘whole’ the best our legal system can accommodate without turning back the hands of time to take the victim right before the incident occurred. And, importantly, most personal injury lawyers will only get paid if there is a recovery through a contingency agreement.

How personal injury lawyers work?

That depends. Typically, personal injury lawyers work for a percentage of any recovery. That percentage is typically via Florida Law. For example, in Florida, if involving a private party, many times attorneys are only allowed to collect a 1/3 contingency rate up to the first $1 million dollars by Florida law. For example, if a case settles for $300,000.00 in that scenario, the personal injury lawyers’ fee would be $100,000.00. Keep in mind that many, many hours of the personal injury lawyers are invested into a claim and/or case. If the matter involves litigation, that fee can escalate to 40%. It is not uncommon for personal injury lawyers to invest 200 hours of their time in a matter in litigation. Another example is if you are hit by a government vehicle, the contingency is usually fixed at 25% regardless of outcome. So it depends on the circumstances of the situation. Costs are typically separate and apart from same.

How do personal injury attorneys get paid?

That depends. Typically, personal injury attorneys will get paid a percentage of any recovery.  That process is called a contingency fee meaning personal injury attorneys get paid if they recover for their clients. That percentage is typically via Florida Statute. For example, if involving a private party, many times attorneys are only allowed to collect a 1/3 contingency rate up to the first $1 million dollars. If the matter involves litigation, that fee can escalate to 40%. Another example is if you are hit by a government vehicle, the contingency is usually fixed at 25% regardless of outcome. So it depends on the circumstances of the situation.

How to choose personal injury attorney?

How to choose a personal injury attorney is an important decision that should not be based on advertising alone. A personal injury attorney may have thrown hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars in to slick Madison Avenue produced television advertising, radio advertising, print advertising such as billboards and the like, but same is NOT a good reason to go with a personal injury attorney. Check out the personal injury attorney’s experience, qualifications and background. Look at what others are saying about that personal injury attorney. As personal injury attorney, I offer curriculum vitae on our website and welcome your perusal with the hope that I can be the personal injury attorney for you.

How much does personal injury attorney make?

How much does personal injury attorney usually make depends usually on a percentage of the total recovery as their fee via a written contingency fee agreement. In other words, the more the personal injury attorney make for the client, the more the personal injury attorney make. Likewise, if the personal injury attorney make no recovery, typically the client is not responsible for a personal injury attorney fee. Personal injury attorney make a fee governed by Statute in Florida and vary from pre-litigation to litigation.

Why personal injury law?

Why personal injury law is when someone is typically hurt by the act or omission of another. You need to look at legal remedies (sometimes referred to as damages) for all losses coming from an accident or other incident. The purpose of the personal injury system is to allow the injured person or their family to be compensated financially or “made whole” after he or she has suffered harm due to someone else’s carelessness or intentional conduct without actually being able to take a time machine and turn back the clock the moment before the injury or loss was sustained.

There are a wide variety of different situations where personal injury law works and they include  accidents, situations where someone acts in a negligent manner, and that carelessness causes harm to another person, like a car collision, slip and fall incidents, and medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, etc., intentional acts, where someone intentional behavior causes harm to another person, like assault and battery, etc., defective products, where someone can be found legally responsible for injuries without any negligent or intentional misconduct, like product liability claims arising from a defective products, defamationwhen one person’s offensive statement causes harm to another person’s reputation and there are monetary damages.

Why hire a personal injury attorney?

Why hire a personal injury attorney is typically to attempt to maximize your recovery and be there for you every step of the way during an unfamiliar, often confusing and if not experienced in these matters, a difficult, process.  Most people who are injured by the negligence of another have never know how to process of a claim and do not know how to start it.  This can cause stress, anxiety and nervousness over the process itself. Most often, those that are injured already have enough to worry or become anxious about.  A personal injury attorney can alleviate some of that anxiety in a variety of ways throughout the claims process.  Keep in mind that the insurance companies, the party you will likely be going up against, do this type of thing every day…it is part of their job.  Injured people do not.  This is why having an experienced personal injury attorney is advisable.

If making a list of why hire a personal injury attorney, keep in mind that most won’t charge a fee if you don’t recover, the personal injury attorney should have experience assessing the value of claims when victims usually do not, these are complicated situation that most people are unfamiliar with the process of that a personal injury attorney can work through such as the volume of paperwork that needs to be gone through, the personal injury attorney will usually investigate the claim to figure out what is needed, a personal injury attorney will be objective since they are your partner in assessing the claim/case, a personal injury attorney should have experience with working insurance companies, other lawyers, presenting your claim/case for the best possible settlement outcomes and if that is not an option, trying to get you the best possible jury verdict should litigation become the only avenue for recovery.

Why become personal injury lawyer?

Why become personal injury lawyer is sometimes a personal question that has different answers from one to another personal injury lawyer.

Too often the” ambulance chasing personal injury lawyer” is a brunt of jokes, vilification and caricature our popular culture. While sometimes true as with all professions having ‘bad apples’, a personal injury lawyer is often painted in a bad light as being ruthless and aggressive without any ethics.

So why become a personal injury lawyer? There are many reasons.

I have seen the wrongs that remain unresolved when left unattended. From the simple piece of copper wire left in a salad could lead to broken teeth…who is going to pay for all those dental bills, lost time from work, pain and suffering, etc. to a member of the family who had been involved in a bad car accident and loses a limb. Who is going to be help accountable. It is a matter of justice, accountability and being made whole in recovering damages.

Often, the stereotype is wrong. While a personal injury lawyer can be unscrupulous and out for the all important dollar, the same can be said about some doctors, accountants, architects, or anyone in any of the professional services for that matter. But most of us enter this profession of the law because we’re motivated by a number of things other than money. Personal injury lawyers are usually passionate about justice. We see people who have suffered injuries through no fault of their own, and we want to help them obtain resolution.  Personal injury attorneys are curious people who like meeting new people. That is why personal injury attorneys like to represent the individual rather than large entities. The satisfaction of seeing a client’s case through victory in court or a satisfactory settlement is paramount. Personal injury lawyer should communicate. It’s about argument, too – for example, your client’s claim will be opposed by insurers. Working in personal injury law means that you’re always ready as a communicator and an advocate. These are transferable skills that you can apply across the board in your life. Personal injury law is about a passion for justice, for helping people, for doing the right thing.