Injured? You Deserve Compensation
Have you been injured do to the neglect or negligence of someone else? Do you have or do you expect to have high medical bills because of an injury caused by others? If so, you may be in need of a personal injury lawyer. Learn a little about what personal injury lawyers are and when you may need to hire one.
What is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Also known as a plaintiff or trial lawyer, a personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who represents clients who have been injured due to the neglect of others. They specialize in tort law, which includes injuries, civil wrongs, breach of contract or defamation of character acts. Personal injury lawyers help clients get settlements or reimbursed for lost wages or medical expenses.
What Circumstances Might Require Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
With so many different types of lawyers and legal actions available today, it’s often difficult to determine when to use what kind. The following circumstances may require or need the help of a personal injury lawyer.
• Injuries causing long-term or permanent disability
• Medical bills caused by others
• Medical malpractice
• Work-related injuries
• Car accidents
• Falling in public place
• Dog bite
Why You May Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
Unless you’re very familiar with and have experience in legal matters and procedures, it’s best to have a lawyer represent you in court when you’re suing someone. Lawsuits also cost money, and personal injury lawyers typically charge on a contingency basis. In other words, although they take a percentage of any settlement you may get, they usually don’t charge until the settlement is awarded. You’re not usually required to put up any money upfront.
Often when there is an accident, each party denies responsibility. If you’re the victim, you may have a difficult time proving that it was the other person’s fault. A personal injury lawyer has the experience, knowledge and resources to investigate and help you prove your case. Personally injury lawyers not only represent you in court but can also help you with past-due bills due to the accident or injury by speaking with the bill collectors.
Personal injury lawyers also have the knowledge of how certain procedures work, what paperwork needs to be filed and what they can expect in the way of a settlement. In many cases, people or businesses who cause accidents or injuries are more likely to settle if they know a personal injury lawyer is representing the victim.
