Why Our Personal Injury Attorneys for Your Case
Dedicated to Fighting for Your Rights
When you're hurt and need help, the attorneys at Prince & Associates are your comprehensive solution. We fight to get you what you deserve, handling car accidents, workplace injuries, slip and falls, and other serious injury cases with the personal attention your case needs. Our experienced trial lawyers know how to stand up to insurance companies and win fair compensation for our clients. We handle everything - from medical bills to insurance negotiations - so you can focus on getting better. Our team treats you like family, and we'll fight for you like family.
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Experienced in Handling a Wide Range of Injury Cases
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Premises liability claims
- Product liability cases
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Wrongful death claims
No matter what type of injury you have suffered, we have the knowledge and resources to effectively advocate for your rights.
Treating Clients Like Family
When you choose Prince & Associates for your personal injury case, you can count on us to treat you like family. We will take the time to listen to your story, understand your unique needs and concerns, and develop a personalized legal strategy tailored to your specific case. Your well-being is our top priority, and we will be by your side every step of the way.
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of Cases Our Attorneys Handle
Types
Car Accidents
When you're hurt and need help, the attorneys at Prince & Associates are your comprehensive solution. We fight to get you what you deserve, handling car accidents, workplace injuries, slip and falls, and other serious injury cases with the personal attention your case needs. Our experienced trial lawyers know how to stand up to insurance companies and win fair compensation for our clients. We handle everything - from medical bills to insurance negotiations - so you can focus on getting better. Our team treats you like family, and we'll fight for you like family.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents, 18-wheeler crashes, and big rig collisions are among the most devastating types of accidents on our roadways, often resulting in catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. Our truck accident lawyers understand the complex federal regulations governing commercial carriers and have extensive experience handling cases involving driver fatigue, improper maintenance, overloaded trucks, and hours of service violations. When you've been injured in a semi-truck accident, you need attorneys who know how to investigate trucking companies, secure black box data, and hold all responsible parties accountable. We fight aggressively to obtain the full compensation our clients deserve.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents, 18-wheeler crashes, and big rig collisions are among the most devastating types of accidents on our roadways, often resulting in catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. Our truck accident lawyers understand the complex federal regulations governing commercial carriers and have extensive experience handling cases involving driver fatigue, improper maintenance, overloaded trucks, and hours of service violations. When you've been injured in a semi-truck accident, you need attorneys who know how to investigate trucking companies, secure black box data, and hold all responsible parties accountable. We fight aggressively to obtain the full compensation our clients deserve.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can devastate victims and their families, causing catastrophic injuries from brain trauma to spinal cord damage. Our motorcycle accident lawyers understand the unique challenges riders face when dealing with negligent drivers, unsafe road conditions, and insurance companies that try to blame the victim. We have extensive experience handling cases involving defective motorcycles, distracted drivers, drunk driving collisions, and wrongful death claims. Our dedicated attorneys aggressively pursue maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs.
Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers present unique legal challenges due to complex insurance coverage and liability issues. When passenger injuries occur during rideshare services, determining responsibility between the rideshare company, individual driver, or other motorists can be complicated. Our experienced rideshare accident lawyers understand the nuances of these personal injury claims and aggressively pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Whether you were a rideshare passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian injured in a rideshare collision, our attorneys will fight to protect your rights and secure the accident compensation you deserve.
Train and Railroad Accidents
Train accidents, railroad crossing accidents, and railway injuries often result in devastating consequences due to the massive size and force of locomotives. Our experienced railroad accident lawyers handle cases involving derailments, track defects, signal malfunctions, FELA claims, and crossing gate failures. If you've been injured in a train collision or railway incident, whether as a passenger, railroad worker, or vehicle occupant, our train accident attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case and aggressively pursue the maximum compensation for your injuries.
Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents, construction site injuries, and industrial accidents can devastate workers and their families, causing catastrophic injuries that impact your ability to earn a living. Our experienced workers' compensation lawyers understand the complex challenges injured workers face when dealing with workplace injury claims, OSHA violations, and occupational illnesses. Whether you've suffered a fall injury, machinery accident, repetitive stress injury, or toxic exposure, our dedicated workplace injury attorneys will aggressively fight for the workers' compensation benefits and third-party compensation you deserve. We help injured workers navigate complex claims while protecting their rights to secure maximum recovery.
Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents, construction site injuries, and industrial accidents can devastate workers and their families, causing catastrophic injuries that impact your ability to earn a living. Our experienced workers' compensation lawyers understand the complex challenges injured workers face when dealing with workplace injury claims, OSHA violations, and occupational illnesses. Whether you've suffered a fall injury, machinery accident, repetitive stress injury, or toxic exposure, our dedicated workplace injury attorneys will aggressively fight for the workers' compensation benefits and third-party compensation you deserve. We help injured workers navigate complex claims while protecting their rights to secure maximum recovery.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims arise from devastating accidents including fatal car crashes, deadly truck accidents, medical malpractice deaths, and workplace fatalities. When families lose loved ones due to another's negligence, the emotional and financial impact can be overwhelming. Our wrongful death lawyers help surviving family members pursue justice and secure compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, medical bills, and loss of companionship. We understand that no amount of money can replace your loved one, but holding responsible parties accountable can provide financial security and help prevent similar tragedies. Our wrongful death attorneys fight tirelessly to protect bereaved families' rights.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents, trip and fall incidents, and premises liability injuries occur daily at retail stores, restaurants, parking lots, and apartment complexes, often causing severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and broken bones. Our experienced premises liability attorneys understand how dangerous property conditions, inadequate maintenance, poor lighting, and negligent security can devastate lives. We thoroughly investigate every slip and fall claim, documenting hazards, gathering evidence, and aggressively pursuing compensation from property owners, management companies, and insurance carriers who failed to maintain safe premises. Our personal injury lawyers fight to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents, trip and fall incidents, and premises liability injuries occur daily at retail stores, restaurants, parking lots, and apartment complexes, often causing severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and broken bones. Our experienced premises liability attorneys understand how dangerous property conditions, inadequate maintenance, poor lighting, and negligent security can devastate lives. We thoroughly investigate every slip and fall claim, documenting hazards, gathering evidence, and aggressively pursuing compensation from property owners, management companies, and insurance carriers who failed to maintain safe premises. Our personal injury lawyers fight to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
Fire Accidents
Fire accidents, explosions, and burn injuries often result in devastating, life-altering injuries. Whether caused by defective products, electrical fires, chemical burns, building fires, gas explosions, or industrial accidents, these catastrophic events demand experienced legal representation. Our fire injury lawyers understand the complex nature of fire-related claims, including cases involving smoke inhalation, third-degree burns, wrongful death, and permanent disfigurement. We work with fire investigators, medical experts, and safety specialists to determine liability and pursue maximum compensation for victims of fire disasters and their families.
Dog Bites
Dog bites and animal attacks can cause devastating physical injuries, emotional trauma, scarring, disfigurement and even wrongful death. Our experienced personal injury attorneys thoroughly investigate your case, collect vital evidence, and aggressively pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. We handle claims involving dog bites, animal attacks, negligent owners, dangerous dogs, leash law violations, and premises liability. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a vicious dog bite or animal attack, contact our dedicated legal team for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.
Dog Bites
Dog bites and animal attacks can cause devastating physical injuries, emotional trauma, scarring, disfigurement and even wrongful death. Our experienced personal injury attorneys thoroughly investigate your case, collect vital evidence, and aggressively pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. We handle claims involving dog bites, animal attacks, negligent owners, dangerous dogs, leash law violations, and premises liability. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a vicious dog bite or animal attack, contact our dedicated legal team for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.
Birth Injury
Birth injuries resulting from medical malpractice during labor and delivery can lead to devastating consequences for newborns and their families. Our skilled birth injury attorneys thoroughly investigate cases involving cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brain damage, fractures, and other birth traumas caused by negligent prenatal care, improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors, delayed c-sections, and failure to monitor fetal distress. We passionately fight for justice on behalf of innocent victims, seeking maximum compensation for lifelong medical expenses, pain and suffering, and wrongful death. Trust our experienced birth injury lawyers to guide you through this challenging time.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents involving cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles often result in devastating injuries or wrongful death. As an experienced personal injury law firm, we thoroughly investigate your pedestrian crash to determine liability and build a strong case. Our dedicated pedestrian accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. If you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle while walking, jogging, or crossing the street, contact our skilled legal team for a free consultation. We are committed to protecting your rights and achieving.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents involving cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles often result in devastating injuries or wrongful death. As an experienced personal injury law firm, we thoroughly investigate your pedestrian crash to determine liability and build a strong case. Our dedicated pedestrian accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. If you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle while walking, jogging, or crossing the street, contact our skilled legal team for a free consultation. We are committed to protecting your rights and achieving
Determining in Personal Injury Cases
Negligence
If you've been injured due to someone else's careless actions, you may wonder how to prove negligence and hold them accountable for your losses. Negligence is a key factor in most personal injury cases, from car accidents and slip-and-fall incidents to medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. Understanding how negligence is determined can help you build a strong case and pursue the compensation you deserve.
What is Negligence?
Negligence occurs when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm or injury to another person. It can involve actions or omissions - things the at-fault party did or failed to do that put others at risk.
To prove negligence in an injury claim, you must establish four key elements:
- Duty of Care: The defendant owed you a legal duty of care
- Breach of Duty: They breached that duty through their actions or inaction
- Causation: Their breach of duty directly caused your injuries
- Damages: You suffered actual damages as a result
Proving these elements often requires gathering evidence like accident reports, medical records, witness statements, and expert testimony.
Examples of Negligence
- Distracted driving accidents caused by texting or other reckless behavior behind the wheel
- Slip and fall accidents due to property owners failing to address hazards
- Dog bites resulting from owners failing to control or restrain their animals
- Medical malpractice incidents where healthcare providers deviate from the standard of care
- Defective products that harm consumers when companies cut corners on design or testing
In some tragic cases, negligence can even lead to fatal injuries. When this happens, certain family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking damages like funeral expenses, loss of income, and loss of companionship.
Shared Fault and Modified Comparative Negligence
In some injury cases, the defendant may argue that you are partially to blame for causing the accident or your injuries. This is where the concept of modified comparative negligence comes into play.
Under modified comparative negligence, fault is apportioned between the parties involved. The jury assigns a percentage of fault to each party based on the evidence. As long as you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages - but your assigned percentage of fault will reduce your award. So, if you are found to be 30% at fault, you can only collect 70% of the damages awarded.
However, if you are found to be 51% or more at fault, you are barred from recovering any damages under modified comparative negligence laws. This is why working with an experienced personal injury attorney who can build a persuasive case, refute allegations of comparative fault, and protect your rights is crucial.
Selecting the Right Personal Injury Attorney
Proving negligence in an injury case can be complex, requiring knowledge of the law, investigative skills, and persuasive argumentation. The right personal injury lawyer will have experience with cases like yours and a track record of success. They will also have the resources to handle your case effectively, from conducting in-depth accident investigations to consulting with expert witnesses.
Look for an attorney who offers personalized attention, keeps you informed at every stage, and has trial experience in case settlement negotiations fall through. Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only collect legal fees if they recover compensation for you.
Discuss Your Case with Our Negligence Attorneys
If someone's negligence has harmed you or a loved one, our dedicated personal injury attorneys are here to help. We offer free consultations to review your case, explain your legal options, and fight for the full and fair compensation you need to move forward after a serious accident or injury.
Contact us today to discuss your case and take the first steps toward accountability and recovery.
The of a Personal Injury Lawyer
Role
Evaluating Your Case
- Discussing the details of your accident
- Reviewing your medical records to assess the extent of your injuries
- Calculating your damages, including lost wages, medical expenses (both current and future), pain and suffering, and other losses
Your attorney's case evaluation will help determine the strength of your claim and the best strategy for proceeding.
Gathering Evidence
- Interviewing eyewitnesses
- Obtaining police reports, accident scene photos, and other documentation
- Consulting with accident reconstruction experts if needed to establish how the incident occurred
- Collecting your medical records, bills, pay stubs, and other proof of damages
The more evidence your attorney can compile, the stronger your case will be when negotiating with the insurance company or presenting in court.
Establishing Liability
- Other drivers in car accidents
- Property owners in slip and fall incidents
- Product manufacturers in defective product cases
- Doctors or hospitals in medical malpractice claims
Once the liable parties are identified, your attorney will demonstrate the duty of care they owed you, how they breached that duty, and how their negligence directly caused your injuries.
Negotiating a Settlement
- Assess the full value of your claim
- Present evidence and arguments to counter any lowball settlement offers
- Aggressively negotiate to obtain the maximum compensation possible
Having a skilled attorney in your corner levels the playing field against insurance companies that may try to minimize or deny your claim.
Litigating Your Case
- Draft and file legal complaints and other documents
- Interview witnesses and take depositions
- Cross-examine the defense's witnesses
- Present compelling arguments to the judge and jury
- Object to improper questions or evidence introduced by the defense
With an experienced trial attorney by your side, you can feel confident your case is in capable hands.
The Importance of Legal Representation
If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, don't hesitate to contact a personal injury attorney for a free consultation. The sooner you have dedicated legal representation, the better protected your legal rights and interests will be.
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Potential Damages
Compensatory Damages
If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to monetary damages to compensate you for the harm you've suffered. The exact damages available depend on the specifics of your case, but in general, personal injury plaintiffs can recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
Medical Expenses
Medical expenses encompass all treatment costs related to the accident, including ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor visits, physical therapy, medications, and medical equipment. Your personal injury lawyer will gather medical records and bills to prove these damages. Even if health insurance covered some costs, you can claim the full amounts billed.
Lost Wages
Lost wages include salary, bonuses, and self-employment income lost while recovering, as well as vacation days or sick leave used. If your injury will affect your future earning potential, you may claim reduced earning capacity damages. Proving lost income often involves submitting past pay stubs, tax returns or employer documentation.
Property Damage
Property damage, such as vehicle repair costs after a car accident or destroyed personal belongings, is proven with repair bills, receipts, or photographs. The at-fault party's insurance may cover property damage separately from injury compensation.
Pain & Suffering
Pain and suffering damages compensate for physical discomfort, emotional distress, disfigurement, activity limitations, and loss of spousal companionship. These subjective damages can be significant in severe, long-lasting injuries. Your attorney will use their knowledge of jury awards and settlements in similar cases to determine an appropriate figure.
Punitive Damages
In rare cases of egregious or reckless conduct, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar misconduct. Wrongful death cases, where negligence caused a fatality, allow damages like funeral expenses, the deceased's medical costs and lost financial support, and the survivors' emotional anguish.
Many factors affect the potential value of an injury claim, including the severity of injuries, amount of financial losses, strength of fault evidence, and insurance policy limits. An experienced personal injury attorney can evaluate your case and estimate what it may be worth. Most work on contingency, meaning you pay no fees unless they recover money for you. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options and potential compensation.
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