The purpose of a personal injury claim is to return the plaintiff back to their pre-accident state—where possible and as circumstances provide—through the awarding of economic damages. As such, in theory, any type of accident in which a careless or negligent defendant causes a plaintiff’s damages could be resolved through a personal injury civil action.
Personal injury suits take on all sorts of forms, and the process of each could be determined by the defendant’s willingness to negotiate or even settle out of court. Personal injury lawyers can elect to specialize in a particular area of personal injury, but often they work as generalists that employ a wide knowledge of personal injury law in order to get favorable results for their clients.
If you’re wondering what kind of accident qualifies for a personal injury suit, read on to find out.
An accident can happen any time, but just because they’re a relatively common occurrence doesn’t make them any less impactful. Accidents leading to personal injury can require immediate or urgent medical treatment, and patients can incur charges while paying for this care or even paying their insurance deductibles. Missed time away from work can make the financial strain even tighter.
Things such as medical expenses and lost wages are considered economic damages. Plaintiffs in personal injury claims might also demand compensation for non-economic damages, such as emotional trauma. Filing a claim against the at-fault party is a common tactic, especially following some of these common accidents:
Car accidents
Construction accidents
Premise liability
Medical malpractice
Wrongful death
Others
Often, personal injury cases can be settled outside of court by negotiating with the at-fault party’s insurance company. This allows both plaintiff and respondent in a civil action to bypass the formal process of filing a lawsuit in order to come to an agreement.
The other possibility in a personal injury case is to take the official action of presenting a claim in court. Because personal injury cases can be long, emotionally straining, and costly for both the plaintiff and defendant, many opt to resolve their cases out of court.
Having the option to settle a claim out of court doesn’t mean receiving the compensation you deserve will be easy. Insurance adjusters will fight tooth and nail in order to avoid paying you the settlement you deserve, which is why negotiation is often a must. If you’re unsure about the process of negotiation for your claim, consulting a personal injury lawyer is a good place to start.
When you’ve been injured in an accident, an experienced attorney could give you the upper hand in negotiations with the insurance company. The personal injury lawyers at Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski LLC can help you get the compensation that’s rightfully yours.
Call 1-866-494-5387 or visit our website to speak with a Columbus personal injury lawyer from Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski LLC.
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