Personal Injury Litigation
Cornell & Greene, PLLC represents people who've been hurt by another person's or company's carelessness. From the moment you call, our attorneys take on the insurance companies and corporations so you can focus on getting better.
What is a Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury law covers situations where someone is physically, emotionally, or financially harmed because another person, company, or organization failed to act safely. Instead of criminal charges, a personal injury claim seeks to make the injured person financially whole by covering medical bills, lost income, and the toll the injury has taken on their life.
These cases can arise from a single moment, like a car crash, or from ongoing exposure to something dangerous, like a defective product.
In either case, the goal is the same: hold the responsible party accountable and recover what you're owed
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Personal injury cases are handled on contingency
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Talk to an attorney before you decide anything
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We represent clients across the country, associating with local counsel where required
Motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare collisions)
Premises liability and slip-and-fall injuries
Defective and dangerous products
Types of Cases We Handle
Workplace accidents and injuries
Catastrophic injury
Wrongful death
Proving Your Case
To recover compensation, an injured person generally has to show four things:
Duty of care: The responsible party had an obligation to act safely toward others.
Breach of duty: They failed to meet that obligation, whether through carelessness, recklessness, or a violation of the law.
Causation: That failure directly led to your injury.
Damages: You suffered real, provable harm as a result.
Some cases rely on straightforward negligence, like a driver who runs a red light. Others involve strict liability, where a company can be held responsible for a dangerous product regardless of intent.
Our attorneys build the record — medical records, witness accounts, expert testimony — needed to prove each element clearly.
What You May Be Able to Recover
Depending on the facts of your case, compensation may include:
Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Property damage
Punitive damages in cases involving especially reckless or intentional conduct
Why Work With Cornell & Greene
Personal injury victims often face insurance companies and corporate legal teams with far more resources than they do. Katherine Cornell and Ethan Greene built this firm to level the playing field by thoroughly investigating claims, pushing back on lowball offers, and preparing every case as if it were going to trial.
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You're not required to have one, but the party you're up against almost always does. An attorney helps make sure evidence is preserved, deadlines are met, and you're not pressured into settling for less than your claim is worth.
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Every state sets its own statute of limitations, and missing that deadline can permanently bar your claim. Timelines vary by state and case type; it's best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an injury.
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Depending on your state's comparative or contributory negligence rules, you may still be able to recover compensation even if you share some fault. How much you can recover and whether you can recover at all depends heavily on the state where the injury occurred.
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Cornell & Greene handles personal injury cases on contingency meaning that there's no upfront cost, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
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It depends on the complexity of the case and whether it settles or goes to trial. Straightforward claims may resolve in months; more complex or contested cases can take longer. We'll keep you updated at every stage.
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