Attorney Michael Akiva: Helping the Injured Regain a Sense of Normalcy

Some people have been led to believe that attorneys working for well-known personal injury law firms treat clients like case numbers, but Jacoby and Meyers Partner Michael Akiva wishes to change this narrative. He understands that an injury completely uproots your sense of normalcy and he works tirelessly to help you recoup the compensation you need and deserve. 

 

The Challenges Presented by Personal Injury Law Cases

Success in a personal injury case requires a lawyer to meet specific challenges such as demonstrating that another party caused your injuries, minimizing your level of fault in precipitating said incident, proving your injuries are related to the accident in question and are not the result of any other illness or physical issue, and assuring that the compensation you seek is related to those injuries. 

 

How Michael Akiva Meets These Challenges 

Akiva brings a wealth of education and experience to his position. That said, he credits his ability to yield positive outcomes to attempting to understand the emotional difficulties accidents cause his clients. Akiva is keenly aware such an experience is one of the worst times in a client’s life and their struggles inspire him to work harder to help them recapture as much of their pre-incident life as possible. 

 

His Journey Up the Legal Ranks

Early in his legal odyssey, Akiva’s employer was a large, renowned corporate law firm. However, he soon learned this work seemed too impersonal and not fulfilling enough. 

“Something was missing from my work,” he said. “Something personal. Something impactful.” 

After reaching this epiphany, he switched courses and dedicated himself to protecting the rights of the injured. 

 

Why Should You Work with Him?

Akiva possesses additional skills and knowledge that he believes prove beneficial to clients. Before entering law school, he studied business and finance. He said these

subjects heavily influence his cases and enable him to better understand the economic implications and complexities associated with each client’s circumstances. 

He also holds an extensive communications background. As a law student at UCLA, he was a Law Review Editor. This job strengthened his writing and research skills, which often prove critical to devising strategies for each case and voicing suitable arguments on a client’s behalf. 

 

The Outcomes He’s Most Proud Of

Akiva won a $19 million settlement for a client who became a quadriplegic following an accident in which they were a passenger in a ride-share vehicle. He also represented a client who was awarded $17.5 million after becoming a paraplegic after being run over by a truck while operating a bicycle. To Akiva, these outcomes stand out because of how they benefited the client more than as a badge of achievement for himself. 

 

If Akiva Could Influence the Future?

In a perfect world, he sees himself and Jacoby and Meyers continuing to grow and establish their reputation as one of the most trusted and successful personal injury firms in the country. On a personal level, he hopes to expand his reach and aid even more people who experience adverse life changes resulting from accidents.

“I aspire to build a team of dedicated professionals who share my passion and advocacy for client care fostering an environment where clients feel supported and valued every step of the way,” he said. 

 

Encapsulating Akiva’s Career 

Michael Akiva knows personal injury law can sometimes be cold and impersonal. However, he puts you first. The struggles his clients experience as a result of accident-related injuries inspire him to fight to hold responsible parties accountable and recoup damages needed to regain the sense of normalcy his clients once enjoyed. 

For additional information about Akiva or Jacoby & Meyers Injury Lawyers, visit their website at JacobyandMeyers.com.

 

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