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
It is impossible to determine the exact value of a personal injury case without knowing the specifics of the case. Factors such as the severity of the injury, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering all play a role in determining the value of a personal injury case. An experienced personal injury attorney can help evaluate your case and determine its potential value.
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.
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. The percentage typically ranges from 33% to 40%, but we have seen some attorneys negotiate contingency agreements as high as 60%.
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.
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