People in this country typically have a negative view of personal injury law until they are actually the victim of an accident. Unfortunately, these misconceptions have been created by large companies and politicians that want the public to believe these cases are unfounded and frivolous. The truth of the matter is, people do legitimately get injured as the result of someone else’s carelessness and they then have to face the social stigma that they are just out to make a quick buck. This is not to say that there aren’t fraudulent cases because there are some people who abuse the civil justice system which perpetuated the stereotype, but this is a small percentage of the time.
The following books all show a side to personal injury and personal injury law that may surprise people. Through the tales of real life stories and experience the following novels and memoirs shatter the misbeliefs and reveal the true suffering behind an accident. They are moving and could change the way you view personal injury forever.
1. An Almost Life – Kevin Mednick
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In this fictional story of a personal injury lawyer, readers get to see a side rarely portrayed—the motivations behind a lawyer representing those injured in an accident. The main character is Mike Samuels, he has been working at a New York personal injury law firm for 20 years and his world is changed forever with one case. He seems to be stuck in a rut in his life, just going through the motions until Evelyn Walker seeks his legal help. She had been seriously injured in a workplace accident. The novel follows Mike through the trial, keeping readers at the edge of their seat as they take on a big company that delves into tricks meant to thwart Evelyn’s valid claim. This ignites a fighting spirit within Mike pushing him to aggressively defend his client’s rights. It also has a humorous side to it with Mike’s musings on life and the justice system. Mednick’s debut novel takes personal injury law and exposes the truth, breaking the barriers of public belief.
2. The Unbearable Truth of Reality: Life After Head Injury – Terry Ann Johnson
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This memoir immediately removes the barriers and thrusts the reader into a sobering world. A world that was once blissful and unaware until it is suddenly turned upside down after a tragic accident that resulted in a brain injury. Johnson allows the readers to come into her family, taking them through all the pain, frustrations, and confusion suffered by the family and friends of an accident victim. It is a story of one family’s strength that will inspire those who have never been in this situation and will reveal the truths of those who have.
3. Unthinkable: A Mother’s Tragedy, Terror, and Triumph Through a Child’s Traumatic Brain Injury – Dixie Coskie
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Imagine you sent your child off to the bus stop only to receive a panic-stricken call from a neighbor saying there has been a car accident and your child has been hurt. It is one of the hardest things for a parent to hear. This memoir follows Coskie through her experience with her son’s accident and resulting brain injury. A necessary read for anyone faced with caring for an injured loved one, Coskie offers insight and useful tips to help get through this extremely difficult time. It portrays all of the emotions, the pain and despair, the anger and frustration, the need for answers, and the result is a moving story of overcoming these feats with strength and love.
4. An Excellent Life: One Family’s Experience with Traumatic Injury – Jody Cramer
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In this memoir, Jody Cramer gives a moving account of her and her family’s struggles with her son’s traumatic injury. It sheds light on what an injured person and their friends and family must endure after an accident resulting in a serious injury. It is a stirring portrayal of the sacrifices and pain surrounding this type of injury and shows the struggles outside of the courtroom. The book also serves as a step-by-step guide for other families and caretakers of someone who is severely injured. It gives advice on everything from working with the medical staff to choosing an attorney to battling with insurance companies. Cramer selflessly lets readers into her life and the trials she has faced and will help many people as a result.
5. Wrongful Death: A Memoir – Sandra M. Gilbert
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This is the moving story of one women’s experience with the loss of her husband in one of the worst ways possible. He went in to the hospital for prostate cancer surgery and never came out due to the negligent actions of his doctors. It follows Gilbert though dealing with the loss of her husband and the battle for justice. Reviewers praise Gilbert for shedding light on the taboo subject of medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. It is a women’s quest for justice and answers as to why the love of her life was taken away from her.
Whenever someone is injured as the result of someone else’s negligence the effects are long-felt and can be extremely traumatizing. As illustrated above, people really are affected by injury and accident, and the social belief that these people are greedy is far from being true. All of these books are available on Amazon.com.
If you or someone you love has been injured you need a New Jersey personal injury lawyer you can trust, one that will fight aggressively for your rights. The attorneys at Console & Hollawell have been doing just that for the past 17 years and we are ready to help you. Call us today at (866) 778-5500 to find out your legal rights and options. You don’t have to endure this on your own.
