Some accidents result in injuries that significantly affect your physical capabilities or appearance for a long time, or even permanently. You should talk to an attorney to see how much such a serious injury is worth. Don’t assume you don’t have a case until after you have spoken with an attorney.
If you are injured as the result of an automobile accident and the insurance company or at-fault driver offers you a check for damages, accepting it may be construed as accepting a settlement, and you may not have a case.
Are you filing a personal injury claim against a town, city, state, or federal government? Then you want to get a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Government claims have strict filing deadlines, and can even having filing periods as short at 60 days.
When it comes to court cases involving personal injury, most attorneys agree that settling a case too quickly can backfire financially. When it comes time to settle, do not be in too big of a hurry or it can affect how much money you are awarded.
Remember, time isn’t always on your side after an accident or injury. Depending on where you live, you may only have a matter of months before the statute of limitations runs out and you can no longer file your personal injury lawsuit.
If you’re contacted by the party that injured you or their lawyers or representatives, it’s very important you contact us immediately. We’ll need to know the purpose of the contact and anything you may have said to them.
Any injury accident can be a chaotic situation. If your injuries don't require hospitalization, there are actions you can take to help your case. These include getting the names and contact information for any witnesses.
Don't be surprised if the opposing insurance company doesn't offer to pay your medical bills. Even if there is little question about who's at fault, the opposing insurer may prefer to pay the legal and medical bills in a lump sum.
If you are in an accident, it can be extremely helpful to take notes so that you can recall exactly what happened and who said what. If a trial becomes necessary, it can be months or even years later, and those notes will become precious.
Sometimes, an injury can be caused by a defective product. That could be anything from a chair to a car. It's very important to retain all the pieces of a product after any accident so that they can be examined by experts.
While you may have no problem understanding legal jargon from your insurance company normally, that may not be the case during your recovery. When you need to know in plain words what’s going on with your claim, you may want to work with a personal injury attorney.
Personal injury lawyers are often paid with a percentage of the final settlement, but that doesn’t mean that they take all of your money. A personal lawyer will be able to get you a much higher settlement than you could get on your own, more than enough to cover their fee.
If you are contacted by an insurance agent, lawyer or other representative of the driver in your wreck, don’t say or sign anything. Instead, give out the contact information for your personal injury attorney. Documents that you sign or statements that you make can be used against you in court.
In a personal injury case, “factual allegations” allow you to tell your side of the story. Your personal injury attorney will use factual allegations to preface your case before a judge or jury. Factual allegations are more effective if they are concise and included in your initial complaint.
One of the most important pieces of evidence at a car accident scene is the police report. What the officer notes or documents in the official report can be critical in establishing fault or liability.
In the case of an accident, one of the issues that many injured parties run into is the statute of limitations. If you don’t file suit within the prescribed time, you literally lose your rights. Your personal injury attorney knows the statute of limitations for your situation, and should be contacted right away to help you avoid exceeding that time frame.
Studies show that accident victims represented by attorneys get higher settlement offers from insurance companies than those not represented by attorneys. Make sure an expert in personal injury law is looking after your best interests.
Remember, you don’t have to be the injured party in a personal injury case to need the services of a lawyer. If someone is suing you, we may be able to help you prove you did nothing wrong.
Are you concerned that the details of your accident will grow fuzzy in your head if you wait too long to start the legal process? Even if you’re still in the early stages of your recovery, it’s never too early to bring in an attorney to handle your case.
After you’ve been injured, time may not be on your side to begin the legal proceedings that could provide you and your family with the compensation you need. Remember, it’s never too early to retain a personal injury attorney.
Product liability encompasses the following claims: negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, and various consumer protection claims. Most of these laws vary from state to state, and each case requires different elements that need to be proven for the case to be successful.
If you are filing a personal injury claim as a result of an accident that happened at work, then more than likely you will be required to have an IME (or independent medical examination). This is necessary so as to establish an objective analysis of your health for the court.
Did you know that billions of dollars are recovered each year for persons injured or killed in auto accidents? If you have been injured or disabled due to an accident, we can review your circumstances and determine if you have a case.
Most severe injuries, like brain injuries, back injuries or burn injuries, are the result of negligence or recklessness and leave both physical and emotional scars. Because of this, you are entitled to compensation for those injuries.
