Accident Lawyers Helping Injured Victims

Being injured in an accident can be very overwhelming and difficult to deal with, but understanding your legal options can help. By speaking with an experienced personal injury attorney, you can find out whether you may have a legitimate personal injury claim against the person or entity that caused your accident. If you do, you may be able to recover enough money to pay for medical bills, lost wages, loss of future income, and other damages resulting from your injuries. Talking to an attorney doesn’t mean you have to take legal action, but being aware of your rights will make sure you make an informed decision about what is best for you and your family.

Do You Have a Case?

This is a complicated question and is dependent on the specific circumstances of an accident, but, generally, you may have a valid personal injury case if your accident injuries were caused by the negligence or recklessness of another.

Negligence may be thought of as a lack of care for the health and safety of others. If a speeding driver hits another car, injuring its occupants, that speeding driver was being negligent, and reckless. If a restaurant leaves liquid on the floor where customers can slip and fall, without identifying the hazard, the restaurant staff and even owner may be considered negligent. There are many types of injury accidents that could occur when someone or some company doesn’t act with proper care and/or duty and any of these may potentially qualify for a personal injury claim:

• Drunk driving accident
• Slip and fall accident
• Fatigued truck driver accident
• Medical malpractice
• Distracted driving accident
• Defective product injury
• Auto defect accident

This list is not exhaustive and there are many other situations that may qualify as a personal injury accident. It is best to discuss your situation with an attorney to know whether your accident qualifies.

Helping You on the Road to Recovery

A personal injury accident can result in minor injuries, such as bumps and bruises, but it can also result in more serious injuries, such as broken bones, spinal cord injury, and brain injury. Recovering from your injuries can be a long and challenging process and full recovery may not even be possible.

By taking legal action to hold the at-fault party accountable, you may get the money you need for the medical treatment and care necessary for optimal recovery. Compensation can also ensure that you are able to support your family and that you have the resources to make any modifications to your home or lifestyle to cope with your injuries or resulting disability.

Don’t wait, talk to a personal injury lawyer today to learn about your legal options.

We will provide you an analysis of your situation, a discussion of your options and our recommendations as to your best course of action.