Samuel Fishman is the Founding and Lead Partner at the Law Offices of Samuel Fishman, PC. Mr. Fishman represents seriously injured people in both state and federal court. Specifically, Mr. Fishman focuses his practice on Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation claimants.
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Carl J. D’Adamo is an attorney who focuses his practice on helping seriously injured people recover fair and appropriate monetary damages for their pain and suffering. Mr. D’Adamo’s practice includes representing victims injured in tractor trailer accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and more.
[Read More]A favorable personal injury case is one that contains liability, damages, and collectability. If any of these elements is missing, the injured person will not have a favorable result of his legal dispute. An experienced Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer will have to prove all of the above-captioned elements during settlement proceedings, an arbitration or a trial.
In a personal injury case, the injured person usually attempts to prove that the defendant is legally liable for the accident, and includes requests for monetary reparations for the harm / injuries caused.
Since "personal injury" is a very broad term that encompasses varying degrees of harm, the compensation issued by the court, arbitration panel, or agreed upon in a settlement may vary based on many factors, including but not limited to the injuries sustained, a degree of the defendant’s negligence (in a negligence-based case), the insurance coverage limits.
To maximize chances of success, it is usually a good idea to hire an experienced Pennsylvania Personal Injury lawyer. The insurance company of the person liable for the injury must make appropriate reparations for the loss faced by the victim. This can encompass medical bills, lost wages, distress, and several other types of damages.
Some instances of personal injury lawsuits may also include claims of medical malpractice. In these cases, it is helpful to have one of the Philadelphia Injury Lawyers by your side, because they can efficiently negotiate with the insurance companies as well as hospital authorities.
The attorney can oversee the process of getting compensation for losses pertaining to the injury. Attorneys will usually collect documents to present to the court to prove that the accident was not the victim’s fault. However, a personal injury case does not always have to go to court. Before any claims are formally filed, a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney may try to settle the case informally outside of court. Either way, a good attorney should do everything in his or her power to get the maximum possible compensation for the victim.
Each Injury Attorney that works for our firm has an in-depth understanding of personal injury cases. We can provide the guidance that you need, and explain all the pros and cons of settlements, arbitration, and litigation. You can call the Law Offices of Samuel Fishman, PC and ask us questions about your case.
