№ MIAMFL
CM
Attorney
Carlos Mendez
Mendez Injury Advocates
Personal InjuryProduct Liability
- City
- Miami
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Personal Injury
Counsel
12+
Avg. experience
14 yrs
Free consultations
68%
Sub-practices
8+
§ Editorial
What to look for in a personal injury attorney.
— The Counsel editors
Representation for victims of accidents, negligence, and wrongful death.
Finding the right personal injury attorney requires careful consideration of experience, communication style, and fee structure. The attorneys listed here represent a broad cross-section of practitioners serving clients in this area of law.
“Insurance companies are in the business of paying as little as possible. They have in-house attorneys, claims adjusters, and years of data about what juries in your area award for cases like yours. Your attorney's job is to level that playing field — and the best personal injury lawyers do it by being willing to take cases to verdict. Ask any prospective attorney about their trial record before signing anything.”
§ What to look for
- 01Contingency fee arrangement — good attorneys don't charge upfront in personal injury
- 02Experience with your specific injury type (auto accidents, medical malpractice, etc.)
- 03Resources to hire expert witnesses and fund the litigation costs
- 04A record of significant verdicts or settlements, not just volume of cases
- 05Willingness to take cases to trial — insurers offer better settlements when they know you will
- 06Clear explanation of the fee split and case costs before signing
§ Questions to ask at your consultation
- ›Have you handled cases involving my specific type of injury?
- ›What is your contingency fee percentage, and what costs are deducted from recovery?
- ›How do you value my case — what factors drive the damages calculation?
- ›Are you willing to go to trial if the insurer won't offer a fair settlement?
- ›What is the statute of limitations in my case, and are we close to it?
- ›Will you personally handle my case or hand it to a junior associate?
§ 01 — Sub-practices
Within personal injury.
The matters most often brought to counsel.
§ 02
Counsel in personal injury.
A selection of attorneys in this practice area.
№ HOUSTX
MC
Attorney
Marcus Caldwell
Caldwell Injury Law
Personal InjuryWorkers Compensation
- City
- Houston
№ HILLNJ
TG
Attorney
Timothy Gallagher
Gallagher Injury Attorneys
Personal InjuryNursing Home AbuseWorkers Compensation
- City
- Cherry Hill
№ NAPLFL
Robert Hanaford
DUI/DWIPersonal InjuryCriminal Defense
- City
- Naples
№ PARKIL
Camilo Oceguera
DUI/DWIPersonal InjuryCriminal Defense
- City
- Orland Park
№ CLEVOH
SN
Attorney
Steven Novak
Novak Workers' Rights
Personal InjuryWorkers CompensationSocial Security Disability
- City
- Cleveland
§ 03 — Legal News
Recent coverage in personal injury.
Newsroom and court coverage curated for this practice area.
Law360Aug 10, 2026
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Lowe's, Chubb Unit Reach Deal To End $90M Settlement Fight
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Law360Aug 10, 2026
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Lowe's, Chubb Unit Reach Deal To End $90M Settlement Fight
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Law360Aug 4, 2026
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RJR Urges Fla. Appeals Court To Toss $34M Smoker Verdict
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Law360Jul 16, 2026
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NC's WakeMed Hit With $18.2M Verdict Over Birth Injury Claim
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Lawsuit Information CenterJun 29, 2026
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AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit
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Lawsuit Information CenterJun 18, 2026
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