Common Types of Personal Injury Claims Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin GlassA personal injury claim is filed when you are the victim of injury because of the negligence of another party. In most cases, a personal injury claim is first filed with an insurance company that carries auto, homeowners, business, malpractice or Workers' Compensation insurance, depending on the nature of your accident.Once you file a personal injury claim, you will...more
When you are involved in an accident and you want to file a personal injury claim, you will need to know of the steps that you need to take. As with everything else, these steps are a form of a checklist for you to make sure that you have everything you need to proceed. There is nothing worse than proceeding with a claim only to get it tossed out due to a lack of evidence or something. Here are some basic steps that you can follow when you want...more
Often times when an accident occurs that is not our fault, we always hope that the guilty party will step up and do the right thing. However, it is hard to do the right thing, when the right thing involves giving away money. That is why personal injury cases are on the rise right now, people are starting to realize this and that they have rights to get a compensation for their injuries.Hiring a personal injury is the first step in protecting your rights. When you are involved in an accident, you will start to notice the short comings of others. Supposed you are injured during work and your boss decides to give you a small settlement. You might just agree to it if you do not know what you are worth. You might also sign a waiver so that your boss will not be held responsible for future claims, because you think that this is what's best for you. You would also assume that your boss is doing the best he can for you because he said he would do so. Sadly, this is far from the truth. When you are involved in any type of accident, the other party will of course want to settle things at the lowest price possible. I am not saying that this would take less time; this could drag on for years...more
When you are in an accident, you do not necessarily need personal injury lawyer to help you. If you can, you can settle the case on your own. But, if you find the work too overwhelming (which you will), the best thing to do is just to hire a lawyer. Basically, someone does all the work for you and you just pay them. That's a good enough excuse to...more
Hiring a personal injury attorney is definitely a must when you or your loved ones are victimized under any type of personal injury cases due to the negligence and the wrongly behavior of a third party. With a personal injury attorney, the victim is seeking for his rightful compensation claim under a full legal litigation process with proper...more
When an accident happens and it is not your fault at all, take ease in knowing that you can actually file a claim against the person responsible for your injuries. Normally, the claim will first be filed with the insurance company that is used by the negligent party. However, you will need to be diligent in following up with them and you will also need to document your injuries, you need the evidence of the accident, and you need proof of financial damages that was incurred. In most cases, the insurance company will proceed to offer a settlement quickly to close the file but often at a lower price, and you could also be denied of a settlement completely.With cases that involves negligence; it is often difficult to file a claim as the case will not be strong and hard to prove. Your best bet would be to hire a personal injury lawyer to handle the case for you. Below are some examples of the most common personal injury claims:1. Slip and fall claims: This would be the most common type of claim, also known as premises liability and is often filed against homeowners, businesses or local governments, depending on who owns the property that caused the injury. Being the owner of such...more
Many might not be aware that it is a big decision when it comes to choosing a personal injury attorney. Getting the right choice to run for your case helps to win you the appropriate settlement; in the event of searching for this legal professional,...more
Personal injury attorney might not be popular in the last decade, however they are commonly known today because of the advantages of having a personal injury attorney. There are many situations where hiring a personal injury lawyer is necessary, such...more
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