Personal Injury Lawyers

My firm just landed a HUGE, potentially career-changing case. But the lead partner on it is known for being a nightmare to work with. Should I jump at the opportunity despite the risk, or play it safe… more

Does anyone have experience with a situation where the client has retroactively gotten their medical records “corrected” and can tell me how it’ll impact the case? Client herniated discs in back 2 yea… more

hello! i am moving from ID to plaintiff’s work at my own firm. anyone have tips on getting referrals/clients?

I feel like I'm losing my empathy the longer I do this job. Cases that used to break my heart now just feel like transactions. Is this a sign I need a career change, or a normal part of the proces… more

Question: do both parents need to sign a retainer for a lawsuit on behalf of a minor child? (NM) both parents are amenable to the lawsuit. Just wondering.

Client suffers from total blindness (recent onset). What would you all suggest in terms of handling written discovery responses and verifications? Is it sufficient for attorney/paralegal to review t… more

Did law school adequately prepare you for the realities of being a PI attorney?

Does anyone have familiarity with interpleaders? Defense just filed one. Unsure why they went this route instead of a global settlement.
Thank you in advance!!

What would you choose? Both full remote other than court appearances. Have 8 years of experience doing both in-house ID and plaintiff work. 1) In-house ID for a carrier, $165k-$185k total comp, mind n… more

Plaintiff attorneys - when you asked for a raise, what did you propose and what was the final result?

Why do recruiters feel the need to tell me the firm is confidential but go on trying to sell the firm....thanks for all the information becky, but i need the firm name or their amazing attributes mean… more

I'm terrible at celebrating my own wins. How do you get over feeling like every success is a fluke?

Quick poll: Remote, hybrid, or fully in the office? What's your IDEAL work setup?

How long did you stay in your first law job before you started looking elsewhere? I feel like I'm ready for something different, but I've only been here 1.5 years.

A case I'm on finally made the local news, and all the comments are trashing me for being an "ambulance chaser." I know I shouldn't let it get to me, but it stings. Does anyone else … more

My firm is pressuring me to take on way more cases than I can realistically handle. How do I push back without seeming like I can't handle the workload?

I’m a new attorney and have been in a PI firm for about 6 months. The partner is letting me try a case with him this summer. He told me this morning that I’ll be on cross-exam of the def’s vocational … more

On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with your current firm's culture?

I have a weird habit of stress-cleaning my office when I'm procrastinating on something difficult. Does anyone else have a quirky coping mechanism?

Airbag recall litigation. Does anyone know of a firm, preferably in NY, that handles these cases?

Automatic breaks will now be required in all cars by 2029… anymore with an auto practice worried?

Plaintiff lawyers: do you see yourself doing that long term? Is the money there? I want to make the jump but nervous of being stuck litigating forever. For the record, I love litigation I just get wor… more

I just bought an old 2 family home and the tenants shower door broke leaving her with some scrapes in her arm. I’m a second year attorney in commercial lit and have no experience in PI. If she has no… more

I think I'm starting to see my clients as dollar signs instead of people. Is this the beginning of burnout, or just how the job works?

Pi guys, how do you get clients from drs etc? I feel like all i do is shmooze, waste money and piss my wife off doing college-like activities at 35 years old. Nobody gives me work unless i give them work. This is… more

Anyone work for Morgan & Morgan in NYC or Jersey City? Am I correct in that the base is $125k and the commission on non-originated cases is 10%?

If you are not biglaw/graduated a top law school how the hell do you make good money (>200k). I am a 6th year in florida and it seems impossible unless you sell your soul to a morgan and morgan wit… more

Had 2 of my cases blow up in the last few hours due to clients lying to me about matters that I could have explained/worked around had they been up front. Instead the defendant gets to have a fun “dro… more

How often do you work on weekends?

Plaintiff-side attorneys that get commissions on non-originated cases: do you get annual base salary raises?

I have about 5 years of experience with decent firms doing insurance defense. I’ve always thought it would be awesome to switch sides of the table to represent plaintiffs. Beyond being interesting, I … more

Okay, here's my numbers: $95K salary, 4 years' experience, mid-sized firm. Am I getting underpaid or is this decent? Location matters, I'm in the Midwest.

Connecticut resident gets involved in an accident in NY. Since Connecticut is not a no fault state, am I correct in assuming the Connecticut resident is not entitled to NY no fault benefits?

I'm starting to notice the toll this job is taking on my mental health. How do you find healthy coping mechanisms for the stress and emotional weight?

I’m sure you’ve all been bombarded with ads and emails trying to sell you AI powered products etc. My question is, for Plaintiffs attorneys, what tools or resources have you tried that actually worked… more

I'm tempted to lie about my current salary during negotiations. Is this a terrible idea, or does everyone inflate their numbers a little?

Anyone know anyone in Chicago who might be looking to hire an associate later this year? No PI experience but a couple of years in mass tort/PL defense.

A mentor told me it's "bad form" to admit I don't know the answer to something in court. Is faking confidence always the best strategy?

About to start with a biglaw firm, but plan to leave to a PI shop in 2-3 years after I get my debt settled. What should I be doing to make my application attractive for when I apply later down the road. more