Do I need a lawyer?
Personal injury is an area of law that covers a broad spectrum of civil wrongful acts, and it is a part of so called tort law. It is created to protect those who were harmed by negligence and recklessness. If you've been hurt in an accident, it is not your fault. You are, probably, suffering, you're facing medical bills, time out of work, piles of paperwork. When you contact an insurance company for a fair compensation, they may want to settle your case cheaply. You're wondering if you need a lawyer. Wait a second before you're thinking about lawyers. You, probably, do not have an answer to another question which is ...
Do I have a case?
There are two essential elements required to establish a personal injury case:
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The first element is about liability. You will have to prove that an individual or a company, that you're charging, is truly legally responsible for your personal injury
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The second part of the equation is about damages. You will have to show that claimed damages are indicating the extent of the injury or loss,
If you can maintain these two elements you may have a personal injury case. Liability and damages may be established on one of three bases : negligence, strict liability, and intentional wrongdoing.
For example, someone was hurt in an auto accident. Who is liable for the damages? The negligent driver, maybe even his or her company. What are the damages? Medical bills, lost wages due to inability to work, and much more.
Now, ask yourself again: Can I handle it on my own?
You really need a lawyer
Just to make things clear, to evaluate you specific situation, you need a professional. Personal injury attorneys are equipped to explain these legal bases of liability and damages to you.
They have an experienced staff of legal investigators that can help tremendously. A law firm can perform a free evaluation of your claim, when it examines the details of your type of accident and tell you if you have a case. The common practice is that even if you do have a legal claim, there's no obligation to use services of this particular law office. |
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