Personal Injury

You are likely to find a "contingency fee" in personal injury cases, accidental claims, property damage cases, or other cases where a large amount of money is in contention.

For a number of reasons, personal injury is an area of the law that is generally not suited to self-representation. This section will give you an overview of the law, give you some tips on things to look out for and help you to find an attorney.

Generally, recoveries for physical harm are not taxable. Other types of monetary settlements are taxable.

​Medical malpractice happens when a doctor’s actions, or failure to act, during patient care do not meet accepted medical standards and cause harm to the patient.