The folk at Kevin P. Landry, P.C. have put this wonderful infographic together. I thought it well worth sharing: Legal systems have existed in some forms since ancient history, but personal injury laws did not truly come into their own in the United States until the 20th century. Before personal Injury lawyers first began advertising their services in the late 1970’s, personal injury law did indeed exist, but as a more common form of law. Find more details of The History of Personal Injury Law as mention below : 
J. Price McNamara
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Losing my own brother, then my father and sister after long, disabling illnesses just a few months apart drove a career change for me. Before that experience, I never truly understood the place you’re in. I never understood the dramatic impact that receiving (or not receiving) the disability and life insurance benefits you paid for and counted on can have on your life especially when you need to focus on family and healing. What I experienced with my own family now drives the way I view my clients and my work, and I will never forget it!
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