Personal Injury Lawyers

Does anyone like ID work? Currently doing work at a PI/Medmal plaintiffs firm while in school and trying to figure out where I’ll be happiest post-grad. I LOVE it, but don’t know if ID will provide mo… more

Definitely going to be a noobie question!

My client's medical provider asked for his PIP ledger: how do I get that? Just send a LOR to the carrier and ask?

Workload for Plaintiff’s PI associate? I’m trying to get a feel for (1) the number of cases handled at any given time and (2) the ideal number of cases (whether more or less than they currently have).

I was offered partnership w/ equity at a small firm (15 attorneys, half are PI). Midsize market, not in a large city. I have 10 years of experience.

Pre-Partnership total comp was approx., $200,000 plus health insurance fu… more

4th year at a mid size PI firm. Got pulled from litigating MVAs to help this solo we hired start a med Mal/nursing home practice. 1 year in and it looks like I’m two steps backwards in terms of gettin… more

I’m a defense attorney who has been developing a PI practice on the side. I have a case where the at-fault driver is insured by State Farm. I’ve been told to “be careful” with State Farm bc they’re ve… more

1st trial (1st yr lawyer) and no one’s overseeing me. What is the average number of Motions in Limine to file? (Defending employer-entity and the part-owner/alleged harasser on hostile work environmen… more

Anyone work in personal injury department for Morgan and Morgan in Orlando or any other central Florida office? If so, what is pay/salary for a 4th year? What can I expect case load wise? Easy transit… more

Has anyone worked with a recruiter who really knows the high caliber PI and mass tort firms? So many recruiters only know the white shoe or ID defense landscape.

I’m finally getting to lead my own PI trial and need to work on my speech and cadence. I’m in the South but talk way to fast and cut off words without realizing it. Being excited or passionate makes i… more

Is there anybody out there with kids who maintains a busy litigation practice simultaneously? I know it’s difficult so need to beat a dead horse on that. What I’m asking about are whether there are … more

Is it worth it to have a litigation department or is it better to farm out litigation for a firm?

Should a company go out of business if it hurts consumers? 3M is facing lawsuits for their defective ear plugs, surgical blankets, firefighter foam, PFAs, etc. Someone just got $77.5 million on 1 ea… more

Chicago 1-3 year associates: how much is your base salary before commission?

I’m going to get flames for this but F’it. If you as a Plaintiff’s attorney pull your client from one doctor who doesn’t recommend surgery to another who will solely for increasing the value of your … more

When you sue a business, do you send notice of rep, notice of claim to that business or to the insurance company of that business ? If you can’t find the insurance company info, do you meet your duty … more

We were referred a case which we worked up for trial with an understanding that the referring attorney would receive a 1/3 referral fee. We now are bringing in a third firm in as trial counsel. We let… more

Looking for a Mentor (Nashville, TN). Seeking an experienced attorney who can teach me how to practice Personal Injury Law.

I give my cell phone to all clients routinely. However, there are always 1 to 2 clients who abuse this and it seems as soon as their cases are over I find a new one and it is making me rethink. I … more

How hard (or easy) is it to go solo as a PIL? Has anyone here done it? What do people think or recommend?

How often should a PI attorney get a raise on base salary if also getting percentage of cases resolved? Would you ask after one year of employment on the anniversary? Wait until end of calendar year? … more

I’ve been trying to recruit attorneys to join our team at my firm but it’s been incredibly difficult to do so, even for friends of mine who I know are working at firms which are really terrible. It seemed a lot … more

I want to go from corporate biglaw into personal injury work. Any advice on getting my foot in the door? Would you advise this move?

Has anyone here gone solo with their practice?

How do you approach asking partners for a raise?

Between inflation and a hot associate market, it doesn't seem like my firm is keeping up.

Has anyone dealt with medical malpractice claims regarding COVID? Just looking for some input or advice if so

Can anyone recommend some orthopedic and/or neurologist experts in California?

What % of settlements do you take home as an associate? Trying to gauge what I should be seeking in my next contract. Currently at 3% split prorated with all handling attys. Is this normal?

I've been having an interesting debate and convo with some attorney friends. Which PI cases do you feel are your favorite to take on, or easiest for you?

Does a PI attorney have the duty to investigate/find or know whether defendant has a coverage ? Defendant never interposed an answer and default judgement was granted! By the time the insurance carrie… more

I’m a new associate at a boutique personal injury firm in NYC. Salary is $70k. Accepted it because I wanted the experience. I’m working more hours than I’m comfortable with considering my pay is pret… more

Do I have a duty to followup on Geico scheduling an IME for my Client if I am trying to build a bad faith case against then? It’s been over a month and no phone call to schedule. They also offered onl… more

Tips for compartmentalizing outside of work? I've had some issues with lashing out when I get overburdened. I know it's a problem, I'm working on it, but wondering if anyone else deals wit… more

I have been in the public sector but am trying to make the switch into plaintiff personal injury. It’s so taboo to discuss salary, but I have no idea what to ask/expect as a 4-5 year Associate (but al… more

Client involved in MVA, can’t drive for Uber or Lyft for 2.5-3 weeks, vehicle owned by Client, so rental only given in his name, 3P suggesting Client cant claim LWs because his wife should’ve illegall… more

Has anyone made the leap to big law and can provide some insight? I've been at a small firm for a while and I'm looking to aim higher. Any advice or feedback is welcome. Thanks

Any NY state plaintiffs lawyers regularly handle $25k policy MVA cases? Any tips for profitably handling these? Thanks!