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
The amount of money a personal injury lawyer gets from a settlement depends on the type of fee arrangement that has been agreed upon between the lawyer and the client. Generally, personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win or settle the case. The percentage typically ranges from 33% to 40%, but we have seen some attorneys negotiate contingency agreements as high as 60%.
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 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.
When choosing a personal injury lawyer, it is important to consider the lawyer’s experience, reputation, and track record. You should also make sure that the lawyer is knowledgeable about the area of law relevant to your case. Additionally, you should feel comfortable communicating with the lawyer and confident that they will be able to handle your case effectively. At The Bourassa Law Group, you will have attorneys with over 30 years of experience working for the defense and insurance companies taking those skills and fighting for you.
They can include the following:
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Product Liability
- Dog Bites/Animal Attacks
- Defamation of Character
- Wrongful Death Claims
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