Currently focusing on general liability litigation, personal injury litigation, construction litigation and estate planning, Ms. Fornetti has been involved in multiple successful trials. She represents plaintiffs who have been negligently injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death lawsuits and need assistance putting their lives back in order.
Over the course of her career, Ms. Fornetti has litigated and resolved millions of dollars in claims ranging from small claims lawsuits to complex multi-party tort litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Fornetti was an attorney with a multi-jurisdictional law firm with a substantial litigation practice in complex multi-party tort litigation and general liability litigation.
Ms. Fornetti received her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law, where she was an articles editor of the Saint Louis University Public Law Review. She received her bachelor’s degree in communications, cum laude, from Bradley University. She is admitted to the Nevada, Missouri, Arizona and Colorado state bars.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A personal injury lawyer handles cases involving physical or psychological injury caused by the negligence or intentional harm of another person, company, government agency, or other entity. Common types of personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and defective product cases.
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of the amount recovered from the defendant. There really is no standard fee. The percentage typically ranges from 33% to 40%, but we have seen some attorneys negotiate contingency agreements as high as 60%.
The most common motorcycle injury is a broken bone, typically in the arm or leg. Other common injuries include road rash, sprains and strains, and head and neck injuries.
A personal injury case is a legal dispute that arises when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. Personal injury cases can involve physical injuries, psychological injuries, or both. Examples of personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, etc.
The amount of a personal injury settlement depends on the specifics of the case, such as the severity of the injury, medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. It is best to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can review your case and advise you on what a fair settlement amount should be.