Mikayla Shaw’s practice is dedicated to personal injury litigation, general litigation, and contract litigation. She represents plaintiffs who have been negligently injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death lawsuits, mass tort cases, and oil and gas explosions.
Mikayla was born in Utah and raised in North Carolina. She played Division I soccer at Elon University. She then completed her Masters of the Law from Nottingham Trent University in England and Juris Doctorate from Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to joining the Bourassa Law Group, she was involved in complex litigation surrounding some of the largest personal injury lawsuits in Colorado.
Mikayla is admitted to practice in Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, and Utah. She is also a recipient of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Award in the state of Colorado.
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.
If you have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and will work to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries. The at fault party will likely have an entire insurance company working on their side. Shouldn’t you have someone on your side too?
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%.
Yes, you may have to pay your medical bills from a personal injury settlement. Depending on the terms of the settlement, you may be required to use a portion of the settlement funds to pay for medical expenses related to the injury.
The best way to find a personal injury lawyer near you is to search online for local attorneys. You can also ask friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. Additionally, you can contact your local bar association or state bar association for a list of qualified personal injury lawyers in your area.
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