There are many ways that you could be injured that are the fault of another party. An auto accident caused by another driver or in a car in which you are a passenger, a slip and fall caused by a faulty sidewalk or wet floor, or a mistake made by a medical professional are all examples. You are entitled to compensation for medical bills, time lost from work, and pain and suffering. When should you contact an attorney?
Contact an Attorney Immediately
In the case of an injury caused by another person or entity, you should contact a personal injury law firm immediately after the incident or when you are sufficiently recovered to do so. There are statutes of limitation in every state and if you wait too long, you may not be able to file a suit and not get the compensation you deserve.
Don’t Trust Insurance Companies
In most situations, such as car accidents, slips and falls, and medical malpractice, the offending party will have insurance that will cover damages. It is not advised, however, to just trust the insurance company will cover your compensation fully and on their own.
Like any company, insurers want to save money. They generally will look for any reason to deny part of or all of your claim. They will have attornies to make their case and in order to successfully fight them, you need a good attorney with experience in handling personal injuries.
Your Attorney Knows What You Should Get
A good personal injury attorney will know exactly what you should be compensated for. Damages to your car or property, reimbursement for doctors and medication, loss of wages due to the accident, as well as compensation for your pain and suffering are all justified.
If you’ve been injured because of the actions or neglect of a third party, contact a personal injury attorney right away to ensure that you are fully compensated.
