Information About Personal Injury Claims
Personal injuries in a variety of situations, but some basic principles
apply.
Common Types of Personal Injury Claims
- Automobile
accidents: rear-end accidents, fender-benders, failure to yield, drunk
drivers, car crashes, etc.
- Product liability - defective or dangerous products that
cause injuries
- Slip and Falls / Premises Liability - injury occurring on
the property of another person or business
- Medical Malpractice - patient
injured by the failure of a health care provider to treat the patient within
the requisite professional standard of care
- Construction Accidents - injured on
a construction site either as an employee or worker
- Dog Bites / Animal
Attacks - attacked by an animal with a vicious propensity
- Worker's Compensation Injuries - individuals who are
injured in the course of employment and miss time from work
How to Help Your Personal Injury Claim
- If you believe you have a claim, contact a lawyer immediately
- Document
the facts of your injury
- Collect physical evidence and take photos
- Maintain records of where you were treated, by whom, and
when
- Keep all receipts related to your claim, such as medical
bills, property damage, other costs incurred
- Identify all witnesses by name, address and phone number
What is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
The value of your personal injury case depends on a number of factors,
including:
- Severity and duration of the injuries
- Amount of medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- How the injuries have affected your ability
to work
- How the injuries have affected your lifestyle
- Your age
- Your future medical prognosis
- Any pre-existing injuries
Basic Elements of a Typical Personal Injury Claim:
- Prove
that the responsible party was careless or negligent
- Did the act of carelessness cause the injury
- What is the extent of the injury
- Compliant with statue of limitations and other deadlines -
the time limit within which you must file or or give notice of a claim
Personal Injury Time Limits
In many cases there are time restraints
imposed by law on claimants. There are "statute of limitations", which
are state imposed deadlines that bar a claim if it is not filed in court by
a certain date. There are
also various notice requirements imposed by procedural rules, which severely
limit the amount of time a claimant has to notify the responsible party that
a claim exists. A claimant needs to consult with an experienced
attorney in order to comply with the time deadlines imposed by these laws and
rules.
Do You Need An Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you or a loved one have been injured, you should speak to an attorney
immediately to learn more about possible remedies and preserving your rights.