What is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If an accident occurs because of another person’s negligence, it falls under personal injury law. According to the Legal Information Institute, “Personal injuries include every variety of injury to a person’s body, emotions, or reputation.” A personal injury lawyer can be hired to: Determine who is liable for your injuries Investigate the accident and acquire evidence Negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf Take your case to trial if needed If you’ve been injured in an accident because of another person’s wrongdoings or negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover your damages. To speak with an experienced attorney, contact us online or by calling (800) 320-HELP. Types of Personal Injury Cases At Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, we handle a wide variety of personal injury cases. Here are just a few types of cases that fall under personal injury law: Car Accidents Car accidents are one of the most common personal injury cases, often resulting from driver negligence, speeding, or impaired driving. These incidents can lead to a variety of injuries, ranging from minor bruises to severe conditions such as whiplash, fractures, or even traumatic brain injuries. Engaging a skilled personal injury attorney can...
Client Spotlight: Veterans Percy and Daniel
WHG Clients Daniel and Percy Cycle Coast to Coast in Florida Meet Percy Canteenwalla and Daniel Friedline who are clients, veterans, and personal friends of Attorney Michael Hoffman and WHG. Recently, they made the cover of Lake Mary Life as they embarked on their adventure to ride coast to coast on Florida's new network of bike trails. According to the magazine—which they were on the cover by the way—the idea for the Journey started early in 2023 when Percy was thinking about his pending 40th birthday. He knew he wanted to do something challenging and fun, and since he had recently taken up casual cycling, he thought a long-distance bike trip might be quite the challenge. “I wanted something that would challenge me. Something that would make me realize I’m not old!” Percy told Lake Mary Life. He ran the idea by Daniel, his friend and fellow veteran, who immediately agreed to join him. Even though he isn't a cyclist. Learn more: Bicycle Accident Lawyers Both Percy (Marines) and Daniel (Air Force) are U.S. Veterans who both did tours in Iraq. After his service, Percy met pre-law firm owner and fellow U.S. Veteran Michael Hoffman (Navy) in college where they...
