Personal Injury
A personal injury occurs when one person suffers physical or mental harm due to someone else’s negligent actions or inactions. It may lead a devastating impact on your life. Sustaining an injury can leads to significant setbacks for a victim and their family.
Personal Injury Claim
A personal injury claim is a legal action you can file if you were injured in an accident that was the fault of another person. It is the formal process of obtaining compensation from the other party who caused your damage. This is usually provided by their insurance company.
Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Workplace Accidents
- Premises Liability/Slip & Fall
- Animal Bites and Attacks
How Long the Process May Take?
It largely depends on the case. Each case falls on its own facts. On average, a personal injury lawsuit can take anywhere between 6 months to even 3 years depending on the complexity of the case.
The process may long but it is important to get better physically. The most important aspect is the plaintiff, the injured party, seeking and completing the medical treatment if applicable. Once released from treatment by a medical doctor, the process begins with the attorney and the insurance company.
How Long the Plaintiff Can Take to File a Claim?
If the carelessness or negligent actions of another individual or business have caused the plaintiff harm, it is important to talk to attorney as soon as possible after the injury is happened. While the statute of the limitation differs depending on the type of incident which led to the injury, it is imperative to knows there is a cut-off for all personal injury claims which could preclude from any type of settlement. Attorney will make sure that the plaintiff does not accidentally waive the rights by waiting too long to file as per the state law.
What is a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
A personal injury lawsuit is a civil action filed by a person who has been hurt against the person or organization who has caused their injuries. The personal injury lawsuit seeks financial compensation for losses incurred because of the accident, including medical costs, lost wages, and suffering and pain.
Importance of Attorney for a Personal Injury
Insurance companies do not have best interests in mind. They just want to settle the claim quickly and cheaply as they make billions of dollars in profits each year. Having a trained attorney on a plaintiff side is important for getting what they have to deserve.
Expectation of Plaintiff After Hired an Attorney
Free initial consultation and basics of personal injury law. They want to put their steps forward with much awareness in terms of settlement and potential litigation process.
Who Pays Plaintiff’s Medical Bills?
After being injured in an accident and receiving medical care, most people worry about how they will pay their medical bills. It depends on the case and what happened during the personal injury accident. The plaintiff’s car insurance or health insurance could cover the medical costs or might have to rely on the at-fault party’s insurance carrier or a personal injury settlement.