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 claim is a legal action taken against an individual or organization who has caused harm to another person. These claims are typically filed in civil court and seek compensation for physical, emotional, or financial losses resulting from the injury.
The amount that insurance companies pay for pain and suffering varies depending on the severity of the injury, the type of injury, and other factors. Generally, insurance companies will use a formula to calculate a settlement amount based on the details of the case.
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.
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.
Wrongful death settlements are usually paid out in a lump sum, though in some cases they may be paid out in installments. The amount of the settlement will depend on the specific circumstances of the case and the laws of the state where it is being litigated.