Aviation Disasters: FAA and NTSB rulings generally take precedence over state laws for these tragic cases.

Vehicle Accidents: Auto wrecks, car wrecks, truck wrecks, motorcycle accidents and public transportation accidents such as bus accidents.

Professional Malpractice: Medical malpractice or negligence, legal malpractice or negligence and other professional malpractice or negligence which may include police officers, public officers, dentists, etc.

Major Accidents

Workers Compensation: These laws are different in that they are designed to compensate employees who are injured or disabled on the job, possibly without the need for litigation. Benefits for dependents are also provided under these laws. More information on Raleigh Workers Compensation, Winston Salem Workers Compensation, and Greensboro Workers Compensation.

Product Liability: Defective products such as gas tanks, tire defects, air bag injuries, toxic chemicals, some environmental pollution as well as products that do not live up to their respective guarantees or warranties.

Nursing Home Abuse

Wrongful death: Canctrialrophic and fatal injuries due to negligence or other liability may bring compensation to heirs or estate.

Personal injury damages are monetary compensation, which the law awards to one who has been injured by the actions of another. There are two types of damages: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages, sometimes known as "actual damages", are intended to compensate the injured party for his actual and proven losses or injury. Punitive damages are compensation in excess of actual damages and are awarded as punishment to a wrongdoer. You may hear of "liquidated damages," (contractually established damages) and "nominal damages" (a court awards a nominal amount such as one dollar). There are many court guidelines establishing what types of damages may be awarded in a given circumstance.

In today's world, a complete picture of personal injury must include information on insurance. The burden of an economic loss falls on the individual who suffers the loss, the individual causing the loss through negligence or unlawful conduct, or a third party who has been allocated the burden by the legislature (such as employers under the Workmen's Compensation Statutes) The goal of insurance is to allocate the risks of a loss from an individual to several people. Losses are paid out from a pool created by non-refundable "premiums" paid into by insured individuals, who share a risk in exchange for protection from massive loss. The insurance company becomes the safe-keeper of the premiums. Maintaining economic stability is a government function and the courts take their regulatory responsibility very seriously.

Prior to accepting an insurance settlement, it is generally wise to speak with a personal injury lawyer to evaluate your situation and to ensure that your interests are protected. Most personal injury attorneys provide free initial consultations and most will only be paid if you win your case and receive a judgment. Most frequently, personal injury attorneys will receive a percentage of the settlement awarded to you. Legal advice can save you time, trouble and money and can insure that you are treated fairly.

M. Reid Acree, Jr., Attorney At Law, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Asbestos, Social Security Lawyer, Salisbury, NC - (704) 633-0860

Adams, Portnoy & Berggren, PLLC, Raleigh Traffic Ticket Lawyer, Raleigh, NC - (919) 875-8773

Arthur M. Blue Law Office, P.A., Personal Injury Trial Lawyers, Carthage & Southern Pines, North Carolina - (910) 947-1500

Asheville Personal Injury Attorneys - The Elmore Law Firm handling accident claims, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and other serious injury cases. (828) 253-1492

Austin, TX Personal Injury Lawyers – Barry & Loewy LLP handling personal injury, accident, and products liability claims throughout Texas. 1(800)892-5044

Austin Criminal Defense Attorney & Texas DWI Lawyer - Minton, Burton, Foster & Collins represents those accused of felonies and misdemeanor crimes in TX. Free Consultation:(512)476-4873.

Anderson & Anderson Attorneys, LLP, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Criminal Law, Traffic & DWI, North Carolina - (888) 895-2962

Belluck & Fox - New York, NY - Motorcycle Accident Attorneys - U.S. - 1-866-6ACTION

Bentley Law Offices, Personal Injury, Consumer Fraud, Commercial Litigation, Predatory Lending & Deceptive Trade, Durham, NC - Phone: 919-682-3700

Birmingham Personal Injury Lawyers – Belt Law Firm, P.C. Attorneys: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Prescription Negligence, Workers Compensation, and Business Litigation.

California Divorce Attorneys - The Nielsen Law Group handles family law, divorce, and child custody concerns in Southern CA. Orange County Divorce Lawyers, Los Angeles Divorce Attorneys, and San Diego Divorce Lawyers. Contact our California Divorce Attorneys.

California Criminal Defense Lawyers - The Nielsen Law Group offers criminal defense services throughout Southern California: Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyers, Orange County Defense Lawyers. Contact our California Criminal Defense Lawyers

California DUI Lawyers - The Nielsen Law Group provides legal services for those accused of DUI/DWI in Southern California. Contact our California DUI Lawyers to speak with our attorneys. Los Angeles DUI Lawyers

California Business Law Attorneys - The Neilsen Law Group provides legal services to the business community in Southern California.

California Injury Lawyers - The Nielsen Law Group provides legal services throughout California for personal injury, workers compensation, social security disability, family law & divorce, DUI, and criminal defense.

Charleston, SC Injury Lawyers – Joe Griffth Law Firm: Personal Injury, Accidents, Criminal Defense and Commercial Litigation, South Carolina - (866) 386-6460

Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., experienced lawyers handling birth injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and wrongful death claims in Illinois and Wisconsin.  1(866) 997-2584

Columbia Injury Lawyer – Louthian Law Firm representing victims of personal injury, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and workers compensation throughout South Carolina.

Crouse Law Offices, James T. Crouse - Aviation Disaster & Personal Injury Attorneys, Raleigh, NC - (919) 861-0503

Elliott, Pishko, Morgan, PA, Civil Rights, Negligence, Family Law, Workers' Compensation, Employment Rights, Commercial Litigation, Winston Salem, NC - (336) 724-2828

Glenn, Mills & Fisher, P.A., Personal Injury lawyers, Durham NC - (919) 683-2135

Ted A. Greve & Associates, Auto & Truck Accidents, North Carolina Truck Accident, Wrongful Death, Mass Torts, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Immigration, North Carolina & South Carolina - (800) 984-7383

Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC, Personal Injury Lawyers - Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Premises Liabilities, Wrongful Death, Workers Compensation, Mass Tort Drugs, Wichita, KS - (316) 303-1411

Law Offices of Brian D. Iton - Bergen County - New Jersey Family Lawyers: Child Custody & Support, Divorce, Separation, Spousal Support, NJ - (201) 541-6477

Homesley, Goodman & Wingo, PLLC, Personal Injury Lawyers, Family law, Civil litigation, Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation, Wills and Estates, Mooresville, NC - (704) 664-2162

Howard, Stallings, From & Huston, P.A., Commercial & Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Raleigh, NC - (919) 821-7700, New Bern, NC - (919) 633-3006

William F. Horsley, P.A., Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Greensboro, NC - (336) 691-0077

The Law Office of Laura S. Jenkins, PC, Workers Comp, Social Security, Personal Injury, Business Startups, Raleigh, NC - (919) 846-7766

John J. Korzen, Appellate Lawyer, Kernersville, NC - (336) 758-5832

Joe Griffith Law Firm – Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Charleston, South Carolina - (866) 386 – 6460

Law Office of Brian D. Iton, Family Law, Traffic Law, Real Estate, Englewood Cliffs, Bergen County, NJ - (800) 274-6180.

Kansas City Missouri Lawyers – Peterson & Associates - injury accidents, prescription litigation lawsuits, and wrongful death claims. 1-877-DRUG-GIANT 

Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer – Frank Jenkins Law Office practices in the areas of wrongful death, car accidents, work related accidents, motorcycle injuries, truck accidents, and social security disability.

Louisiana Car Accident Lawyer – NBALawFirm.com handles serious personal injury and vehicle accident claim throughout LA including: Baton Rouge and Alexandria. 1-800-256-1050

Marks & Harrison, Personal Injury Lawyers, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Consumer Fraud, Richmond, Petersburg, Charlottesville, VA - (800) 283-2202

Missouri Personal Injury Lawyers – Peterson and Associates, P.C. handling accident, medical devices, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, defective products, toxic chemical exposure and prescription drug injury cases.