US PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

Personal injury law seeks to protect victims who have been harmed by the action or inaction of another person or entity. Personal injury lawsuits typically involve medical malpractice, intellectual property rights, consumer fraud or job discrimination.

The main concerns in a personal injury case are negligence and liability. Before you can collect an award, your attorney will have to prove that the defendant is liable. To prove liability, your attorney must establish negligence. If there is a failure to exercise reasonable care to prevent injury or damage then there may be negligence.

Once liability and negligence have been established, the judge or the jury may award money to compensate for medical costs, lost wages and lost future earnings as well as for pain and suffering.

What's Your Personal Injury Case Worth?

How much your personal injury case is worth depends on a number of factors, including:

• Severity of the injuries
• Amount of medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• How the injuries have affected your ability to work
• How the injuries have affected your lifestyle
• Your age
• Your future medical prognosis
• Any pre-existing injuries

How to Help Your Personal Injury Claim

• Document the facts of your injury
• Collect physical evidence and take photos
• Keep all your medical records and receipts
• Locate witnesses

Common Types of Personal Injury Matters

• Automobile accidents: rear enders, fender benders, failure to yield, drunk drivers & car crashes
• Product liability: defective or dangerous products that cause injuries
• Slip & Falls (Premises Liability): injury occurring on the property of another person or business
• Medical Malpractice: patient injured by a health care provider
• Construction Accidents: injured on a construction site either as an employee or worker
• Dog Bites or Animal Attacks: attacked by an animal with a vicious propensity

Like many cases there are time restraints put on when you must file your personal injury matter in court. These time limits are called "statute of limitations" and each state has different ones. Consult with a local attorney if you are unsure of the statute of limitations in your area.

If you or a loved one have been injured, you should speak to an attorney immediately to learn more about preserving your rights and remedies.