When an accident happens to you, one of two things might happen. You might get injured or you might not; good for you if you were not harmed, but what happens if you are injured? What do you do then? Who is going to pay your bills? What about your job, the kids, the house, the car? So many things to think about, so much room for potential stress and when you are stress the body takes more time to recover because your central programming system...more
Getting a personal injury attorney is something everyone should do. Personal attorney hunting should not be reserved for after accident, but preferably it should be done before an accident occurs. Why? The reason is, if you do it before an accident, you would have more time to choose your attorney. You could really get to know the person and decide if you are comfortable with them and their practice. As opposed to after you are in an accident,...more
Personal Injury claims are designed to help people who were injured as a result of some one else negligence pay for all their bills. Most of the time, these claims are used to pay medical bills, lost wages and to compensate for all the suffering and inconvenience that they faced as a result of the accident. In the US, there are 14 million lawsuits filed ever year and not all of them are successful. In cases where the lawsuits are unsuccessful, the victim will have to pay for their own medical bills and even the lawyer fees of the guilty. It's unfair, but that is the risk that has to be taken when filing a personal injury claim. Hopefully, the tips below can assist you to win a claim.1. Determine a claim amount: when you are involved in an accident and you are intending to claim for personal injury, you will need to have idea about how much money you would need. Remember, this is not your lucky number or a number you pull from the sky, this amount has to include your medical bills, your lost wages, lost bonuses, and it has to cover the costs to repair the car. Make sure the amount will satisfy all this and you would have a good compensation. You should only tell your lawyer of this...more
The moments after an accident are actually the most crucial time and it would need your undivided attention. It is time to gather all the details, take pictures, talk to witnesses, making sure you do not speak to strangers about what just happen, making sure you do not accept responsibility for an accident that was not your fault and at the same...more
Sometimes, when you are involved in an accident and the damage is not too serious, you do not necessarily need a lawyer. You can, on your own, negotiate compensation from the guilty party to cover your discomfort. But, if you were involved in a much serious accident which caused you to be hospitalized and damaged your property as well, then it is...more
If you have engaged the help of a personal injury lawyer, then you can rest assured knowing that the lawyer will be doing their best to protect your rights. Sometimes, you would not even know that you have these rights unless the lawyer informed you about them. When you have experienced an accident, your main thought is to get back on your feet and getting your life on track. A lawyer will help you to achieve this by protecting your rights and assisting you with your personal injury claims. Below is a list of things that your lawyer will do to protect your rights. Recovering monetary damages for negligent and intentional damages: if you are hurt as a result of someone's action either on purpose (they meant to hurt you) or by accident, you will still be able to claim damages. Applying different laws to different types of injuries: when you are suing someone, there are many things that you will need to prove, such as that the legal duty was not adhere to and that led to you being injured and causing you damages. Legal duty differs for every situation and your lawyer will know which law applies to which type of injury. Statute of limitation: there is a time limit in filing claims and...more
When an accident occurs as a result of someone else's negligence, a claim can be filed by the victim, seeking compensation for the damages to them or their property. However, the only way to prove negligence is to determine that the accident could be...more
Suffering an accident that results in an injury that wasn't your fault can be a very traumatic experience. It can turn your life upside down, as all of a sudden you are forced to worry about your financial situation, especially if you are injured to...more
It can be a life-changing, dramatic and very trying experience to suffer an injury that was not your fault, whether at work, in the car or elsewhere. Not only do you have to suffer with the often incredibly painful and long-lasting implications of...more
Personal injury claims solicitors are a highly popular means of winning compensation in the event of becoming injured as a result of an accident that was not the fault of the suffering party. Compensation won in this way can be an invaluable lifeline...more
Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Personal Injury Case There are a few things that everyone should be aware avoiding after an accident in order to make sure they do not jeapardize their chances of pursuing a successful injury lawsuit or...more
There are a number of reasons to call on a Chicago personal injury attorney. The greatest cause for calling on a lawyer for help is after an automobile accident. When a person has been the victim of a collision that was not their fault and has...more