When you’re hurt in a severe accident, you may know pretty quickly whether you’re eligible for a personal injury claim. But not all claims are so obvious. Maybe your injuries don’t seem that bad, so you’re starting to doubt you’re qualified for an injury settlement.
How do you know whether you’re qualified? It can be difficult to determine without some answers, especially since every claim is difficult. If you’re struggling to get answers, you may need a Manhattan personal injury lawyer on your side to determine whether you’re qualified.
To justify filing for an injury settlement, you’ll need to prove you suffered because of the other person. For many people, that means providing evidence that their car was destroyed, or that they were in the hospital. Those aren’t the only ways you could have suffered, though.
For example, your injuries may not have been so bad, but your traumatic experience left you suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Now, you may suffer from nightmares and flashbacks of the event. Now, you may have a hard time getting back to your normal life.
Not all your losses will be financial, or even tangible. However, you do have a chance for compensation if you suffered any losses because of the accident. Review your losses with an attorney if you’re not sure you’ve suffered “enough” to qualify.
One of the biggest factors for a personal injury settlement is whether someone else’s carelessness caused your accident. Their negligence may be grounds for your injury settlement, but you’ll need to prove they acted carelessly and caused your accident.
All of us have a duty of care to uphold for others. This duty states that you should do everything in your power to avoid causing harm. That doesn’t mean you have to jump in front of a speeding car to save someone, but it does mean you shouldn’t be the driver in that speeding car.
Because of this, you may need to prove their carelessness caused your injuries. For example, you may need to show they were texting behind the wheel, made a faulty product, or failed to keep their pets restrained. If they were careless with the safety of those around them, they may be held responsible for those losses.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s normal to have some concerns about your claim. You may be unsure whether you’re even eligible for compensation, which can make it tough to recover from your losses. You need to know what to expect and how to get the compensation you need, but you have some doubts about your claim.
At Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP, we know it’s tough to recover from a serious accident. That’s why we offer guidance, starting with a free consultation about your injury claim. If you’re worried you’re not qualified for an injury settlement, seek answers by calling 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or visiting us online to learn more about your claim.
Accidents happen, while being an accident victim may be unavoidable, choosing the wrong attorney is not. The experienced team of lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP have more than 15 years of handling highly complicated personal injury claims. Contact our personal injury attorneys to learn how we can help you secure the compensation you are entitled to get back on your feet. 1800-842-8462... View full business profile here: Profile Report: Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
