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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE FILING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

Steven Day Jan. 13, 2022

Sometimes, accidents happen not due to pure chance, but due to negligence on the part of another party. For example, you may be in a car accident that could have been avoided had the driver been driving more carefully. This could be the basis for a personal injury claim. Other times, personal injury lawsuits are a bit clearer and less ambiguous; perhaps your doctor delivered improper care, which could be the basis for a personal injury claim focused on their medical malpractice. No matter what, if you're pursuing a personal injury claim, you need a good personal injury lawyer on your side.

Your lawyer will likely go over some of your options during your initial consultation. Nevertheless, you need to be prepared for a few things that may come up when you file a personal injury claim. With that being said, let's look into a few of them below.

1. YOU WILL PROBABLY SETTLE

It's understandable if you want to have the person that injured you admit fault. But keep in mind that this may not happen, and this is not necessarily what constitutes a "win" in a personal injury lawsuit. The goal in many personal injury lawsuits is to ensure that you are financially compensated and able to resolve debts that you may have incurred due to the incident. This can be done by settling the lawsuit. With 96% of personal injury lawsuits being settled before trial, this is quite likely to happen.

2. A LAWYER IS CRUCIAL

Though you legally don't have to work with a lawyer when pursuing a personal injury claim, working with a lawyer is exponentially better for you in most cases. Typically, people that hire a lawyer when pursuing a claim following a car accident are compensated three times more than those that don't.

3. YOU MUST ESTABLISH NEGLIGENCE

If you can't establish negligence, you probably won't have a case. Establishing that the other party acted negligently could ensure that you are compensated for everything from lost wages to pain and suffering.

4. YOUR TIME IS LIMITED

Don't assume that you have all the time in the world to file your claim. The statutes of limitations for filing a personal injury claim will vary from state to state. Know what your state offers, and file before it is too late.

If you need a personal injury lawyer, turn to the professionals at Day Nance. Call us today to schedule a consultation.