Understanding Personal Injury

Personal injury refers to both physical and psychological injury incurred as the result of an accident or negligence. Physical examples include any pain and suffering, disabilities, permanent injuries, and even death, due to the actions of another individual (i.e. another individual operated a motor vehicle carelessly). The injured individual may be entitled to an array of substantial monetary damages, including hospital and medical expenses, the cost of medication, and the cost of personal therapy. Wrongful death laws and litigation can help surviving family members recover damages in the event of the death of a loved one. Psychological examples of personal injury that may entitle an individual to damages include emotional distress and verbal abuse.

Personal injury claims are frequently resolved using mediation to come to a reasonable compromise settlement, instead of resolution by a jury verdict. This can save the injured individual a large amount of expenses. If successful, the claim can be ended without further cost to the client. If unsuccessful, standard litigation and jury trial procedures can proceed without any the injured individual incurring any penalties.

Clients are often represented by their attorneys on a "contingency basis" in personal injury claims. This means that the attorney will not charge the client for their services until the case has been resolved. At the Law Offices of Arthur S. Charchian our contingency fees start at 25%.