Looking For a Personal Injury Lawyer? Call 1-800-ATTORNEY For a Free Consultation!
Although the circumstances that create the need for a personal injury attorney can be wide ranging, they are almost always unexpected, life-altering, and often tragic. Whether you were hurt in a car accident, injured by a defective product, or suffered injury due to medical malpractice, the choice you make in legal representation can be one of the most important decisions in your life.
Personal injury law exists to help injured victims recover compensation from the party (or parties) at fault. This compensation includes medical expenses as well as other damages relating to an injury such as pain and suffering, lost wages, diminished earning capacity. and more.
1-800 ATTORNEY accepts personal injury cases involving a wide range of circumstances, including:
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Birth Injury (Including Cerebral Palsy)
- Premises Liability (Including Slip and Falls)
- Product Liability
- Dangerous or Defective Drugs
- Nursing Home Abuse
- And much more…
Evidence is Key
Evidence is very important in a personal injury case. The sooner your attorney is able to start on your case, the better your chances are of obtaining and preserving the key pieces of evidence. Witness testimony needs to be gathered before memories fade, surveillance video needs to be obtained before it is overwritten, and defendants may need to be issued a “Stowers Demand” to ensure additional evidence isn’t destroyed.
Once you’ve been injured, the clock starts running – and time is NOT on your side. It’s imperative to seek out a lawyer as soon as possible. We advise our clients to seek medical treatment immediately, and can often help victims find a local treatment facility which requires no out-of-pocket expenses. It’s important to seek treatment for your injuries, even if you are worried about the cost. Not seeking treatment will allow the defendant’s insurance company to claim that you suffered no injuries, making your claim difficult (if not impossible) to prove in court.
Be Wary of Insurance Companies and Their Agents
When it comes to a personal injury case, it’s important to know that the defendant’s insurance company is going to do everything in their power to escape liability. They may downplay your injuries, trick you into signing away your right to sue, or even deny your claim outright by claiming that their policy does not cover illegal acts or a specific driver. Some less-scrupulous companies will even manipulate physical evidence in their favor. By hiring a law firm, you can focus on recovering while we aggressively fight these tactics.
These insurance companies will send agents to the scene of the accident so they can try to dissuade you from carrying out any form of legal action. We’d like to stress to you that under no circumstance should you speak to the other party’s insurance agents. Hang up if they try to track you down after an accident, do not give a recorded statement or sign any papers without your attorney present. Hire an attorney by calling 1-800-ATTORNEY today, and we’ll deal with the insurance company.
It’s Your Right to Seek Compensation
It is your right to seek the compensation that you deserve. Why should you have to pay for an injury which wasn’t your fault? Personal injury cases aren’t about being litigious or “sue happy”. It’s about exercising your rights and getting the compensation and justice you deserve.
Call 1-800-ATTORNEY or fill out the email form on this page and let us lay out a plan for your case.
