Personal Injury Lawyers: An Overview
By Norman — What a personal injury lawyer does and why hiring one matters
Personal injury lawyers represent clients who’ve been harmed because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. These attorneys handle cases involving car accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, defective products, and more. Their role is to investigate the incident, gather evidence, negotiate with insurers, and — when needed — take the case to trial to secure compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Common Case Types
- Auto and motorcycle accidents
- Premises liability (slips, falls, property negligence)
- Medical malpractice
- Defective product and product-liability claims
- Workplace injuries and third-party claims
Personal injury attorneys typically work on a contingency-fee basis: the lawyer collects a percentage of the recovery only if they win or settle the case. This arrangement gives injured people access to legal representation without upfront fees.
