What is a Personal Injury Attorney?

6 million car accidents happen annually in the U.S.  That is about one accident every 10 seconds. In the time it takes you to read this article about 20 car accidents have happened. 

About 5 million dog bites will occur and 17,000 slip and fall accidents will happen this year as well. 

If you’ve been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you should consult a personal injury attorney to help you receive a settlement that covers your medical costs and any other costs that might be incurred due to your injury. 

Personal Injury Attorney Defined

A personal injury attorney is a lawyer that provides legal services to a person who has been physically injured or psychologically traumatized, as the result of negligence at the hands of another person, company, government agency or any other entity.  

What Makes Personal Injury Attorneys Different from Other Lawyers? 

There are different aspects and types of law that lawyers can become experts in. 

The lawyers you see on TV are usually criminal defense attorneys who represent people that have allegedly broken the law and are seeking to help find them innocent.  

There are also lawyers who focus on immigration, estate planning, intellectual property, workers’ comp, corporate law, bankruptcy, and divorce. 

These types of attorneys usually charge a retainer fee to hire them on as counsel. 

One thing about personal injury attorneys is that typically you do not pay any upfront fees to retain them. This is called an if-come fee that a firm will collect if the outcome of the lawsuit results in a recovery, or compensation for the claimant (the injured party). 

Personal injury attorneys are also different because they are experts in Tort Law and most commonly focus on this in their practice.

What is Tort Law? 

Tort is defined by Cornell Law as “an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability. In the context of torts, “injury” describes the invasion of any legal right, whereas “harm” describes a loss or detriment in fact that an individual suffers.” 

In simpler terms the main goal of tort law is to help those injured at the fault of another person or company receive relief in the form of monetary compensation from the party that caused the injury. 

How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help You? 

When you are injured you should be focused on recovery and rehabilitation, not how your next medical bill will be paid or how you are going to buy necessities for your family while you’re out of work. That’s where personal injury attorneys can help. 

They will help you cut through all the red tape of filing a claim, speaking to the insurance companies and seeking damages on your behalf. 

Your lawyer will fight for every bit of compensation that you deserve. This can be compensation for: medical treatment, loss of income, property damage or loss, emotional distress, pain and suffering, punitive damages and more. 

Injured in an Accident that Wasn’t Your Fault? Call Us Today! 

At Montero Law we take a genuine interest in our clients, understand their objectives and meet or exceed their expectations. We are dedicated to helping those injured at the fault of another person or company receive the benefits they deserve. 

We represent people living in Los Angeles county, Riverside county, San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego counties. 

If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, auto accident, slip and fall or any other accident that wasn’t your fault, call us today to schedule a free consultation. We are here and ready to provide you with legal assistance.