{"id":12850,"date":"2021-12-23T07:51:19","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T12:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=12850"},"modified":"2024-01-18T13:42:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T18:42:17","slug":"what-is","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/what-is\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personal injury lawyer handles cases involving injury to a person. They work to hold the negligent party accountable and seek fair compensation to help the victim move forward from their accident. A personal injury lawyer will take on every part of a case while their client focuses on their recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Which Case Types Qualify as Personal Injury?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personal injury lawyer may handle cases involving:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truck accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motorcycle accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicycle accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip and falls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trip and falls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defective products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negligent security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mass torts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suffer injury, lose a loved one, or suffer property damage, then a personal injury lawyer may help. They generally manage cases involving injury or death, rather than property damage alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personal injury lawyer does what their client needs of them. Responsibilities can vary from client to client, but a personal injury lawyer will generally:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Gather Accounts, Facts, Evidence, and Documentation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every client has a story. The personal injury lawyer must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell the client\u2019s story through the client\u2019s words, witness accounts, evidence, and the lawyer\u2019s own words<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document their client\u2019s damages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure and organize all evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present evidence and documentation during negotiations and other appropriate times<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal injury lawyers may rely on third parties for assistance with building a strong case. Investigators and experts can play critical roles in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/blog\/what-is-a-personal-injury-case\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">injury cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They may help gather evidence, provide testimony, and reconstruct an accident, to name a few examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Communicate with Insurance Companies and Attorneys<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An injury lawyer is the go-between in each case. Insurance companies and defendants\u2019 attorneys will contact your personal injury lawyer, not you. Lawyers may handle all case-related communications because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance companies and defendants\u2019 attorneys can violate a client\u2019s rights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personal injury lawyer can recognize deceptive practices (perhaps more keenly than a client can)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A client\u2019s words may be sued against them\u2014a lawyer allows the client not to speak with unfriendly parties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These communications can be time-consuming and stressful<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Identify the Client\u2019s Losses<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lawyer must determine their client\u2019s losses. By identifying and valuing those losses, the lawyer can then calculate fair compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Prepare for and Complete Negotiations<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal injury lawyers assist their clients with insurance claims. They will file your claim for you and negotiate for a fair settlement with claims adjusters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the adjuster refuses to agree to the settlement your lawyer proposes, your case may be taken to court. It is possible that the defendant will settle before being taken to court, though.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Complete a Trial<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a defendant will not settle outside of court, then a trial may ensue. A trial can be a long, costly process. Clients should ask their lawyer about a possible trial before hiring them. Some law firms are more comfortable going to trial than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Different Injury Cases Have Different Requirements<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific case types have unique requirements. In a defective product case, for example, a lawyer may obtain and review the product. They may speak with experts in product manufacturing and safety for further insight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a car accident case, a lawyer may obtain traffic camera footage. They may hire an expert to reconstruct the collision. A lawyer should be adaptable to each case type that they handle. A personal injury lawyer is a stand-in for their client.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They use their legal experience and knowledge to seek sufficient compensation. They should do everything necessary to secure a fair outcome for their client.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How Do You Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must find the right injury lawyer for you. First, find a lawyer who handles your case type on a regular basis. They may be best prepared to make an effective case for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other considerations when hiring a personal injury lawyer are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Consensus of Their Client Reviews<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client reviews can be all over the map, but you should review them nonetheless. You may get an idea of how clients generally feel about a firm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Strength of Their Results Record<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a law firm publishes their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/results\/\n\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">case results<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, review them. You may note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether they have won cases like yours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much compensation they\u2019ve secured for clients like you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether they\u2019ve secured settlements, judgments, or both<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results matter in the personal injury field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Impression You Get During a Consultation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most personal injury firms offer free consultations. You should take advantage of this offer. A consultation is a limited window into a law firm\u2019s practices. Ask yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did the firm\u2019s representative answer my questions to a satisfactory degree?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did the team member have a respectful demeanor?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you feel comfortable during the consultation?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you gain confidence in the firm based on the consultation?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check off each of these criteria before you hire a personal injury lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Call George Sink Injury Lawyers to Hire a Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our firm offers more than 40 years of experience.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will fight for the best possible outcome for you. Call George Sink Injury Lawyers today at <a style=\"white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"tel:(888) 612-7001\">(888) 612-7001<\/a> for a FREE consultation with a team member.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We take cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay nothing up front and out of pocket. We don\u2019t get paid unless you do, and our fees come out of your settlement or court award.*<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A personal injury lawyer handles cases involving injury to a person. They work to hold the negligent party accountable and seek fair compensation to help the victim move forward from their accident. A personal injury lawyer will take on every part of a case while their client focuses on their recovery. 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