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Suffering a personal injury can have devastating health and financial consequences. If involved in an accident, there are ways for you to prevent considerable strain on your well-being and wallet and gain compensation for what you may have lost.
However, the journey of a personal injury lawsuit can be long and involve many steps. Understanding this process can better equip you in facing a personal injury lawsuit and give you the knowledge needed to succeed.
What Constitutes a Personal Injury?
When determining whether to file a claim and pursue a lawsuit, you need to understand if you are able to do so. Personal injury has many facets, but pinpointing which injury best applies to you can facilitate the process. Personal injury is one in which you were either intentionally injured by someone or received an injury from another’s negligence.
Causes of personal injuries often include:
Such accidents can result in concussions, neck and back injuries, broken bones, or even traumatic brain injuries. Suffering conditions like these are appropriate grounds for filing a personal injury lawsuit.
However, to ensure that you are following the correct process, it is important to hire a qualified attorney for expert guidance.
Gathering Evidence
There are two parts to gathering evidence: establishing fault and calculating damages. Establishing fault means collecting proof that another individual caused you harm. Calculating damages means determining your compensation amount. This can be done by considering factors like medical expenses, loss of income, or emotional distress.
Gathering evidence starts at the scene of the accident. After a personal injury accident, document the scene and take down witness contact information if you are physically able to. That way, you’ll have resources to provide your attorneys so they can follow up with witnesses and gather testimonies. In addition to medical records, eye-witness accounts are crucial in establishing fault and proving that a personal injury occurred.
Taking It to Court
The foremost step in taking the issue to court is filing the lawsuit. Afterward, both parties must start the process of discovery, in which they gather as much evidence as they can from each other. Once the evidence and facts are gathered, an attorney will speak to you about settlement. These conversations determine whether you will conduct the entire trial or settle for less before its conclusion. Finally, conducting the trial is a lengthy process that can take several weeks.
Personal Injury Lawsuit Professionals
Creating a smooth and simple process may not be achievable on your own. Because personal injury cases can be quite complex, it is important to trust in professionals to facilitate and ease the process.
The lawyers at Lanzotti & Rau can expertly guide you through the process of a personal injury lawsuit. Our knowledge will shape a favorable outcome for you and allow you to receive your due compensation. If you want to learn more about our services or how we handle personal injury cases, call us today to schedule a free consultation at 573-335-9300.
