Should You Pursue a Personal Injury Claim?
Have you been hurt in an accident, fallen down, been bitten by a dog, been harmed by a defective drug or in any other way due to someone else's negligence? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical expenses, time off work, damage to your property, and even pain or suffering caused.
If you believe someone else is responsible for your injury, speak to a personal injury lawyer immediately. A personal injury attorney can help you decide whether to pursue a personal injury claim. To help with this decision, you and your lawyer will have to answer three basic questions:
Who's responsible for your injury?
You may have a personal injury claim if:
- You and your personal injury attorney can pinpoint a third party who is responsible for your injury; and
- Your lawyer thinks he can prove that party was responsible
Often, more than one party is at fault. If so:
- Your personal injury attorney may have to incorporate multiple defendants in your claim or file some separate claims.
If you are one of the parties responsible for your injury, your recovery may be reduced according to how much was your fault. Laws are different in each state and a personal injury attorney can tell you which laws apply in your state. Schedule a free consultation now and find out more about your particular situation.
What are your damages?
It's not enough just to show that another party was responsible--your personal injury lawyer must also prove damages like medical bills, lost work time, property loss or damage, and pain and suffering. In most states, pain and suffering alone is not sufficient, but is only compensated in conjunction with other, quantifiable damages.
How committed are you to pursuing the claim?
Filing a personal injury claim requires an investment of time and you must be prepared to face months or even years before you can settle the case or reach a trial.
Also, it's important to keep in mind that the insurance company, opposing parties and their lawyers, and even your friends may try to make you feel guilty for pursuing a personal injury case. You may have to appear for depositions, answer written interrogatories with help from your lawyer, and show documents and other pieces of evidence to the opposing parties.
If you've suffered real, quantifiable losses, you and your personal injury attorney will likely decide that the claim is worth pursuing, but you should have a realistic view of the investment required.
Take the next step and seek the compensation you deserve now! Call (877) 288-7564 or fill out our free case evaluation form.
Put a Personal Injury Attorney to Work for You Today!
The legal process can be very overwhelming and without having adequate knowledge of the law and your options, it is very difficult to move forward. A free consultation with a personal injury attorney may help you make some important and educated decisions.
