Making The Decision To File A Personal Injury Lawsuit
Posted on: 29 March 2019
If you are hurt in an accident, filing a personal injury lawsuit may be the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, if you have been hurt bad enough that you can't work, have extensive medical bills, you may need to file a lawsuit to get the financial compensation you deserve. If you are injured because of the negligence or willful misconduct of another person, you are entitled to receive money for your damages. You can meet with a personal injury attorney for an initial consultation to talk about your case, the extent of your injuries, and whether you should file a case or not.
Bring Your Medical Records to Your Appointment
A personal injury lawyer will need to take a careful look at your medical records to see if you have a viable personal injury lawsuit to file. The treatment you receive for your injuries will help determine the severity of your injuries and can lead to a medical end of treatment. You may even discover that you are now permanently disabled and not able to provide for your own future because of your injuries. Your medical records are essential when looking over your case.
Your Level of Fault
You may be partially responsible for causing your own injuries and still have a personal injury lawsuit to file. As long as you were less than 50% responsible for your injuries, the other party is more at fault. If you win your case, your compensation will be figured out by looking at your overall damages and multiplying your award by the percentage you were not at fault.
The Seriousness of Your Injuries
If you are back to work the next day after an accident, it will be hard to prove significant losses because of your injuries. While you may have been hurt, your losses are calculated based on your actual financial losses, pain and suffering. When you are able to resume your normal life after a day or two, you probably don't have a strong case to file.
When Your Future is Uncertain
When you are looking at mounting bills and have no way to pay them because of your injuries, it's time to meet with a personal injury lawyer. You don't have to make the decision on whether your case is strong or not, that is up to the attorney.
As an injured person who is not able to work, a personal injury lawyer can help. You can get your case assessed to see if you should file a personal injury lawsuit, or not, in an initial consultation.
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