Personal Injury Lawyers

Hello. Does anybody have a CA loss of consortium demand they are willing to share.

🎉January Job Thread!

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I am a defense attorney. I handle 10-13 cases tops. I hear Potsdam attys handle 50-60 cases. I don’t understand how this is possible. Can anyone explain to me how plaintiff attys can handle so many c… more

What's your preference for plaintiff's side? Steady pay at approximately $120k with no bonuses, or a base salary of $70k plus a cut of what you close over a minimum threashold? Midwest-ish mar… more

🎇What’s your biggest win from 2021?

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🎄How do you plan to recharge over the holiday? Are you taking time off? Do you plan to reset or rest at all before the New Year?

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Wrapping up 2021...

Do you have any reflections on this year? Biggest takeaways? How will you close it out?

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In CA, how long does one have to file a motion to compel further testimony from competent PMK or another PMK?

Has anyone used a recruiter to find an in house job? Really want to get out of insurance defense, but I feel I'm not marketable.

Question: what do associate comp structures look like out there?

I’m an associate at a PI firm. I’ve been asked to help find a lawyer for an acquaintance in another state in a PI sub-specialty that my firm does not practice in. If I help him find a good lawyer can … more

⭐️DECEMBER JOB THREAD!

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What’re the primary differences in PI when practicing in NJ v. NY? Benefits? Drawbacks? Which do you prefer?

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What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

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Second year associate at a mid size firm. I was approached today about moving from the firm’s insurance defense to coverage. Has anyone made this transfer? Looking for any and all advice.

Usually want things with high reward low risk, what areas of law do you think I should go into?

I am currently a 32 yr old mid-level associate at a small PI firm in Chicago, mainly auto cases. I have been practicing in Chicago for 4.5 years now and I’ve tried 15 cases with varying results. I lov… more

I have a dumb question... I have my first jury trial coming up in a few months. It's a 3-day auto accident trial. I'm the plaintiff attorney. My question is, should I have my client present th… more

How long does it take for an insurance adjuster to review a demand letter and contact with an offer? Fault is not contested in this case. I sent the demand and records 3 weeks ago. They contacted me a… more

Does anyone have a Complaint in Interpleader sample they are willing to share. I have a medical provider who wants the entirety of his bill paid but there’s no money since it was only a $15k policy.

🍂November JOB THREAD!

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What is one thing you love about being a personal injury lawyer? Is it helping others achieve their rights? Another inspiration? Drop it below! 👇

For personal injury firm owners, what is your payroll percentage? Ours is 50% used to be 39% last year, just gauging where we stand. We believe we are very gracious with what we give our employees … more

Does anyone want to quit this area of law due to the nature of the attorneys in this area of law? My friend and I were discussing it. She has had the most contentious petty motion filings lately. H… more

Craziest Case Story!

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I have my first jury trial as a plaintiff’s attorney next week. I’ve first-chaired 12 jury trials as a insurance defense attorney but this is my first trial on the plaintiff side. I’m really nervous a… more

Anyone who worked at Saiontz and Kirk have any insights or tips if they worked there as an associate?

How normal is it to be pulled off a trial team because you tell your boss you are moving after trial? I have a trial coming up first week of Oct. This case has been my baby, and I’m going to try it wi… more

As a former Corporate Counsel, now mostly solo practitioner in Federal Court specialty practice is a mixture of Bankruptcy, Immigration, Business Transactions and Employment law.
My question is could I aff… more

I’m preparing to renegotiate my employment terms. I’m a 8yr associate with trial experience and combined verdict/settlement north of $25mil. How much should I be asking for? Due to COVID, I took a hu… more

So I took over a case recently (maybe a month ago?) and was told by the previous handling attorney that he’d stipulated to a second IME (neurological) and I’d need to get dates on that to OC. Got it d… more

Just looking for strength in numbers. Has anyone ever been ready to stick a fork in their leg because opposing counsel is talking slowly and asking tons of repetitive questions at deposition?? Serious… more

My mother was in a collision. Other driver admitted fault. Her vehicle needed and entirely new frame. She lost 9 days of work. She is treating with chiro on lean. She has not spoken to the other drive… more

Anyone have any experience working for Monge & Associates in the SC/GA/FL area?

I am a civil defense lawyer and realized we did not file responses to requests for admissions eight months ago when we responded to the other discovery the plaintiff served on us. It was an attorney e… more

I'm looking to hire a new attorney, but have no idea what to pay them. My gross revenue is about $240k-$250k. I mainly only do criminal and family law. New attorney will do criminal cases and pers… more

Seeking recommendations for recruiters or headhunters in the Charleston, SC area. 6 years of PI at mid size firm who advertises. 350 case load, averaging around $65k in fees per week.

Wrongful death folks. How do you handle your letters of rep?

Whenever I send a wrongful death letter of representation, I'm always struck by the weight of what I'm alleging: this person is dead and it'… more