Often, both the insurance company and at-fault party will be responsible for paying damages through a settlement or verdict. This can vary considerably, however, depending on the specific facts of each personal injury case.
If you’ve suffered an injury (essentially any type of harm – whether physical or psychological) that has resulted in financial loss, it is in your best interest to file a personal injury claim seeking to recover those losses. The goal of a personal injury claim is to make a victim “whole” following an accident or injury via financial compensation.
Personal injury claims can vary dramatically, as the personal injury law arena covers a number of different subsets. Such claims can result from car accidents, sex crimes, wrongful deaths, product liability injuries, slip and falls, medical malpractice, dog bites, and much more.
The best way to determine whether or not you should pursue a personal injury claim is to contact an experienced, qualified, and dedicated personal injury lawyer in your area for a free consultation. A personal injury attorney will be able to assess the facts of your accident and determine if you should pursue a case. Be sure to be prepared to present as much information as possible during your consultation. The more information and evidence you are able to provide, the more accurate assessment you will receive from a personal injury lawyer.
If you develop an injury after consulting with an attorney, it’s important that you follow-up to provide all facts and records related to your new condition. Injuries that develop after an accident are common, and should not be ignored. The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years, and it is recommended that accident victims act as soon as possible to ensure no deadlines are missed.
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