Personal Injury Lawyers

Does anyone use case management software specifically for Plaintiffs PI? If so, what do you use, what do you like about it, and what do you hate about it?

You are a young lawyer who wants to gain as much practical litigation skills and trial experience as possible in PI.

For your first couple of years, do you join a general high volume PI firm doing car wrecks, sli… more

What is a market level compensation package for a plaintiff's side PI attorney in NYC with 6 years of (defense) experience?

Looking to hire a lawyer with 0-3 years experience for our PI practice in Charlotte, NC. Any suggestions on where to post the job? (besides the local law schools)

Left old firm to go solo PI. Old firm has 1 outside referring atty. Outside atty approached me and sent me cases directly. Old partner angry & threatening.“I should have called before accepting ca… more

Do any of you tell your clients they should keep a pain journal following an injury? If so, do you worry about discoverability? And do you fight disclosing it in discovery?

I'm a 6th year attorney in NYC. Strictly defense work; started out with the City Law Dept, did a year and a half of med mal/construction, and for past year and a half have been at a well known def… more

Those who switched from Plaintiffs work to Defense, what was it like? What did you like about it, what didn’t you like? Considering a switch...

Are there any good document banks out there for plaintiff document samples such as complaints, bps, motions , etc. ? Specially looking for personal injury in NY.

Any tips for transitioning into a new firm? I was with my previous firm for 5 years. Came to a new firm a couple weeks ago, and I’m taking over around 25-30 cases, all in different stages of litigatio… more

I’ve been an atty for 5 years at a small firm where I started their PI with exp. from the firm I clerked for. Outside of books and seminars, I have no guidance or mentor. Despite this I’ve been somewh… more

I have a case that’s all pain and suffering damages. It’s a prisoner who got no treatment for a severely deformed hip for two years in county jail. He’s invested nothing in the case and I’ve fronted… more

I’m a first year big law associate in a major market. Leaving for two federal clerkships later this year. Plan was originally to go back to the firm but I honestly hate the work. Fine with the workloa… more

I have been working at a Plaintiff’s side firm for a year now after passing the bar. I felt lucky to be hired because of Covid, but suspected I was being slightly underpaid. In the past two months, tw… more

I'm interviewing at a firm for a litigation associate position. I've been moved on to the second round but they said it was to see if I was interested in "other positions" which I… more

Has anyone pursued a case successfully against an employer for contracting COVID in the workplace?

Active 73 year old male with frozen shoulder and atrophy for past 5 years. He was very industrious on his 22 acre lot and used to rehab houses and sell them. 30 year assembly line worker. MVA took… more

Can you help negotiate a settlement pre-suit with an insurance company when you’re not licensed in that state? Obviously should the case be filed, you’d have a local attorney take over.

What do my New York colleagues think about the new rules that took effect on feb 1st?

Thoughts on purchasing leads?

Hello all, I'm a very green attorney, never tried a single case or even was second or third chair, but managed to land a litigation associate position at a Plaintiff's firm. Does anyone remember the… more

American Disability Act question: if you, as a personal injury lawyer, needed an accommodation for a disability that was triggered by sleep deprivation - is that a reasonable accommodation or does tha… more

Anyone have experience with arbitrators at AAA and have recommendations for plaintiff friendly arbitrators?

I am a third year attorney at a well know PI firm in Southern California— what is a reasonable salary or other comp I should be asking for? I am licensed in several states and speak Spanish.

Any Plaintiff 🐠 here use a record request service instead of doing it yourselves? (I’m based in Chicago, if that matters).

How difficult is it to start your own PI firm? I'm sure there are countless lawyers that start their own firm, fail, and go back to working for someone else. But most PI lawyers I know were able t… more

How do you explain to your clients WHY their case is taking so long?

I am working on a case that just went into suit, although I’ve had it since right after the accident happened. Fatal accident. Pre-suit, we investigated and obtained recorded statements from 4 witness… more

In your practice, do you object when defending a examination under oath? Or make some sort of statement at the beginning that you reserve the right to make objections at a later date should the insur… more

What kind of split does your firm give you for bringing in cases? Trying to negotiate with my firm for an increase. Currently, I get 15% plus my base salary.

Hello All,
I am finishing up my second year of practice as a lawyer. I transitioned to plaintiffs pi work from a boutique commercial litigation firm. I like the work and not having to bill. The issue I… more

Have my first arbitration coming up (Plaintiffs personal injury) any advice?

Taking in an informal survey—who’s tried cases in the last year and in what jurisdiction? Curious about how it went with Covid lurking in the background.

I’ve been researching and demoing different case management software programs. I’m really looking for one that is tailored to personal injury and features document automation. Does anyone have any exp… more

I’m a young 4th yr atty and the managing partner has offered me the option to buy out the firm or receive a great recommendation if I choose I’d rather transition elsewhere. I love my firm and other p… more

I am starting my own plaintiffs personal injury practice, but I'm in a major city with lots of competition. Any tips on how I can differentiate myself to bring in cases?

Thinking about leaving corp transactional work for a personal injury firm, with the goal of starting my own PI firm after that. Anyone have any experience or advice?
Context: Started at V5 firm, M&A. Went i… more

NYC-area PI lawyers, who do you think is the best plaintiff-side lawyer or firm in the area? Who would you want to handle a major PI or product case for a friend? (Assuming, of course, that you couldn't… more

I know this is a broad question but how much should a 3 year PI attorney going into their 4th year make approx. I’m in Chicago, a range is fine too.