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Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay nothing upfront. The fee is a percentage of the recovery set in your written fee agreement, and it is only taken if they win. Many attorneys offer a free first consultation. This no win, no fee structure makes quality legal representation available to every American regardless of financial situation.

The statute of limitations varies by state — typically 1 to 6 years from the date of injury. Most states allow 2–3 years. California: 2 years. New York: 3 years. Texas: 2 years. Florida: 2 years for most negligence claims (since March 2023). Missing this deadline permanently forfeits your right to sue. Contact an attorney immediately.

You may recover: all medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering damages, emotional distress, property damage, loss of consortium, disfigurement damages, and in cases of gross negligence, punitive damages. The total depends on your injury severity, liability, and your state's damage caps.

There is no reliable "average". A settlement depends on the injury, medical bills, lost income, proof of fault, your own share of fault, the insurance available and your state's law. Be careful with anyone who quotes a figure before seeing your records; an attorney can estimate a realistic range after reviewing the evidence.

1) Seek immediate medical attention. 2) Call 911 — get a police report. 3) Document everything with photos/video. 4) Get witness contact information. 5) Do NOT admit fault or give recorded statements to insurers. 6) Contact a personal injury attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Every step you take in the first 72 hours matters.

Yes, in most states. Under comparative negligence, you can recover damages even if partially at fault — your compensation is reduced by your fault percentage. In "pure comparative" states (like California), even 99% at fault still allows recovery. In "modified comparative" states (50% or 51% bar rules), you can't recover if majority at fault. An attorney will advise based on your state's rules.

It depends on how long your medical treatment takes, how clear fault is and whether a lawsuit is filed. Many claims wait until treatment is finished so the full cost is known. Cases with disputed fault, serious injuries or several defendants take longer, and cases that go to trial take the longest.

Pain and suffering covers physical pain, mental anguish, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, loss of enjoyment of life, and the impact on your daily activities. It's a non-economic damage often estimated in negotiations as a multiple of economic damages or a daily (per diem) rate; at trial a jury decides the amount, and some states cap it.

For truly minor incidents with full recovery and small medical bills, you may handle it alone. However, even "minor" injuries can have delayed complications, and insurance companies routinely underpay unrepresented claimants. A free consultation costs you nothing — always at least speak to an attorney first.

Essential evidence includes: medical records and bills, police/accident report, photos and videos of scene and injuries, witness statements, employment records proving lost wages, surveillance footage if available, expert testimony (medical, accident reconstruction), and documentation of all communications with insurers. Your attorney will gather what you can't get on your own.

Your attorney handles all communication with insurance adjusters. Insurance companies use tactics like recorded statement requests, early lowball offers, delays, and disputing causation. Your attorney knows these tactics and counters them with evidence, medical documentation, and legal pressure. If the insurer acts in bad faith, additional damages may be recoverable under bad faith insurance laws.

Any physical or psychological injury caused by another's negligence may qualify: broken bones, TBI/concussion, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, burns, soft tissue injuries, whiplash, amputations, internal organ damage, nerve damage, scarring and disfigurement, PTSD, emotional trauma, and fatal injuries (wrongful death). If someone else's negligence caused your harm, you likely have a viable claim.

A settlement is a negotiated agreement between you and the defendant (usually their insurer) to resolve the case without going to trial. A verdict is a decision by a judge or jury after a trial. Most personal injury cases end in a settlement — they're faster, less costly, and more predictable. Verdicts can sometimes result in higher awards but carry more risk and time. Your attorney will recommend the best approach.

Yes, in many circumstances. While emotional distress claims are stronger when paired with physical injury, standalone emotional distress claims are possible in cases involving extreme or outrageous conduct (intentional infliction of emotional distress), witnessing a traumatic event, or cases where physical symptoms result from the emotional harm (such as PTSD, anxiety disorders). Speak to an attorney about your specific situation.

A strong personal injury case has four elements: Duty (defendant owed you a duty of care), Breach (they violated that duty), Causation (their breach caused your injury), and Damages (you suffered real, measurable harm). The strongest cases have clear liability, documented injuries, a clear causal link, and significant damages. A LawMillion attorney evaluates all four elements in your free consultation.