Personal Injury Lawyers

I’ve only been in PI for a little while so forgive me for this basic question. It seems to me that 1) a significant number of plaintiffs PI attorneys (understandably) hate going to trial, 2) a signifi… more

I've been in practice for about a year at a high stakes plaintiffs litigation firm. I make $85/year, I'm in the office at 8 and leave around 5:30. I work occasionally on Saturdays. When we have something big coming u… more

Having trouble navigating salary for a top end plaintiffs law firm salary for senior associate position (2012 grad). Mainly handling class actions and MDLs. I’ve only been in single events practice s… more

Anyone have experience working at Chad Jones Law who can offer insight into firm culture, pay, benefits, etc.?

Does anybody have a spreadsheet to keep track of cases they’ve settled and fees generated that they wouldn’t mind sharing?

Started my own pi firm with no experience in PI. Still don’t have clients but have associated with top attorneys. Been consuming West Law and reading court filings of attorneys I admire. No money comi… more

I haven’t had a raise in 18 months. I have a review coming up in a few months. Our firm does not believe in raises - they push the bonus structure. I have been working my ass off - working up cases, f… more

Anyone going to the AAJ conference in Vegas? It'll be my first time to an AAJ conference AND Vegas! Is it usually more fun or educational?

Recently offered a job with a firm with no time off for first year and then only 2 weeks off after first year. Owner's response was that with Court holidays, that's 2 weeks off. Seemed like an… more

What’s your average case load and type of case? Firm wants around 75-100. Basic car wrecks.

1st Party vs 3rd Party? Any attorneys handled both case types? Specifically, roof damages against home owners insurance vs. motor vehicle accidents; curious to learn the major differences and whether … more

Is it expected that a paralegal should be answering discovery? What are your team procedures when you get served with propounding discovery? Which part does the paralegal play?

Mates- I’m getting a new iPad Pro and trying to decide between the Smart Keyboard and the magic keyboard. Also has anyone tried the white keyboard? I’m getting it tonight. Your thoughts would be appre… more

Currently at a medium sized firm but want to make the jump to big law - doing Plaintiffs PI and just need some advice on how to make myself more attractive to larger firm.

Can anyone advise what their ballpark startup costs were, how long it took to get “afloat” with clients, and anything you wish you knew before hanging a shingle?

Has anyone ever dealt with Geico UM case where they insist that a release needs to be signed? Geico extended our client’s policy limits but wants him to sign a release. We offered to sign an acknowled… more

Has anyone dealt with lawsuits against Uber or Lyft? Also, has anyone driven for Uber or Lyft that is willing to talk? I'm really trying to understand the relationship so I would like to talk to a… more

Is there much of a difference between trying a 5 figure case vs a 6/7 figure case? In regards to preparation, work-up, etc?

What are your favorite and least favorite insurance companies to deal with as a PI attorney?

What are your hours at a small, PI, medmal firm?

I'm a first year at a 5 attorney PI and Medmal firm. The only other associate announced that he is leaving due to inability to spend time with family--and the stories he to… more

Looking for some guidance with handling my first litigation case. Just filed a complaint. I am a solo practitioner in Kentucky. I have worked on stages within litigation but never from start to finish… more

Hey everyone - does anyone have any advice for building a book of business. Really want to start taking on my own clients but there are so many marketing options out there: ppc, Facebook ads, etc. any… more

Working in plaintiffs PI has made me see all the ways I could be injured doing anything. I get nervous to do things knowing that there’s an extremely rare chance I get catastrophically injured. Anyone… more

This Bowl needs some life!

Any plaintiff PI lawyers have any good trials, verdicts, or settlement stories to tell of?

Would enjoy hearing some success stories!

We’re looking for a first or second year associate to join our litigation team. Large PI firm in Los Angeles. Please DM if interested.

Does anybody know the work culture of Cole Scott & Kissane?

What are the top Chicago plaintiff personal injury firms?

I have a question about attorney referrals. I work at a small firm. A case was referred to the managing partner, who is not actively working, by a third party. A second partner handled the matter. Dur… more

For any Pennsylvania attorneys, does anyone know the work culture of Saltz, Mongeluzzi, and Bendesky in Phildelphia?

How do most plaintiff attorneys get into class actions and high value products liability cases?

Do they start out doing general PI and work their way up? Or do they get into a bigger plaintiff firm right away and … more

6 attorney Plaintiff PI Law firm in Chicago is hiring an associate, if anyone is looking DM me.

Plaintiffs lawyers, we are looking to hire. What do you pay your legal assistant? (Please include state/ city and their years of experience and how many attorneys they work for) thanks!!

Anyone in CA?

I recently launched a new company called EsquireTek it's a software that helps automate discovery.

First, you upload the PDF and within 60 seconds it extracts the questions so you dont have to re type or copy an… more

I’m just over a year in at a plaintiff’s PI firm doing mostly medmal. Numerous successes, including wins on motions and generated a few clients. I just looked at Robert Half, and the low end for my ex… more

Does anyone have any insight to wage loss in a personal injury case. We have a client that lost her contract as a result of a policyholders negligence by not following the rules of the road and injur… more

What’s everyone’s salary, average commission per year, and year of practice? Salary 90, 6k commission, third year.

Does anyone have experience with the firm culture at Maune Raichle?

In CA, does anyone know the attorney’s duty when client’s UM/UIM tendered policy but client went missing. Is the attorney obligated to accept the settlement and put it in a trust in case the client sh… more

First-year associate here. I’m curious about standard compensation for small plaintiff’s PI firms in big cities. If you’re a first-year, how does your pay structure work? If you’re an experienced atto… more