Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions

Nobody starts their day with the idea that they will be involved in an accident. Unfortunately, good people are injured every day.

If you find yourself in this position, we urge you to think about one thing above all else: your health. Although there will be a lot running through your mind if you’re injured in an accident, your health and well being is priority number one.

No two personal injury accidents are the same. Some of the most common types include:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Recreational vehicle accidents
• Slip and fall accidents

As you can see, there is danger lurking around every corner. It doesn’t matter if you’re behind the wheel of your car or walking through a shopping mall, there’s always the chance you could be injured in some manner.

We discuss personal injury accidents on our website in great depth, noting the following:

“Victims of personal injury are entitled to a money settlement for their medical and property expenses, incidental costs caused by the injury, and are often entitled to recover other damages to pay for future expenses and pain and suffering.”

With that in mind, you need to realize that there is nothing easy about collecting compensation for your injuries. Instead, this can be a detail-oriented process that is full of challenges. Fortunately, there is help to be had and steps you can take to put yourself in a better position.

Top Personal Injury Questions

If you are injured in an accident, it’s only natural to have a number of questions going through your mind. As noted above, you need to focus most your effort on your health. This includes obtaining immediate treatment, as well as implementing a long-term plan for regaining your former level of health.

It’s also important to address any questions that may be on your mind. Here are several personal injury questions that deserve your attention:

What was the cause of your accident?

This is one of the most important questions to address, as you need to know who caused your accident and why it happened.

For example, you may find that your car accident was the result of another driver who was distracted behind the wheel. Or maybe you were involved in a slip and fall accident because a place of business neglected to clean up a spill in a timely manner.

Once you know the cause of your accident, including the other parties involved, it’s much easier to determine how to move forward.

Do you have a lawsuit?

As you can imagine, this is one of the top questions that people ask if they are injured in an accident.

Before we move on, remember this: just because you were injured in an accident does not necessarily mean you are in position to file a lawsuit. At the same time, you may soon realize that you can absolutely move in this direction with the idea of receiving compensation for your injuries and other damages.

We realize that this is a difficult question to answer, which is why we address it on our website in many ways. Here’s an excerpt that will provide some guidance:

“Although you may have been involved in an automobile accident, it does not necessarily mean you are in position to file a lawsuit. Fortunately, we have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you understand how to move forward. Best yet, we will provide you with a free initial consultation. During your free consultation we can tell what your legal rights are and find out if you are entitled to damages such as lost wages and medical bills.”

What steps should you take after an accident?

We’ve mentioned it above several times already, but it’s always worth saying again: the first thing you should do after an accident is receive medical help. This typically means calling for an ambulance and being transported to a local hospital for treatment.

From there, once you receive treatment and have a better idea of what the future holds, you can begin to take other steps. These can include but are not limited to:

• Implementing a treatment plan to help you make a full recovery.
• Examining the finer details of your accident with an eye towards pinpointing what went wrong.
• If applicable, contact your insurance company to report the accident.

Along with these steps, don’t hesitate to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible (more on this below). This person can give you the guidance you require from the start, ensuring that you don’t misstep along the way.

Do You Need to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?

Here’s one last question that is worth thinking about. You don’t have to hire a personal injury attorney, but most people who are injured in an accident find that it would be in their best interest.

In this guide, we discuss the many benefits of working with an attorney. For example, an attorney will make sure that your legal rights are protected at all times. Along with this, your legal team will do whatever it takes to hold the negligent party responsible for his or her actions.

If you are serious about receiving compensation for your injuries and damages, you need to get on board with the idea of hiring a personal injury attorney.

Contact a Qualified Personal Injury Attorney Today

Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident? Are you hoping to collect compensation in the future? If so, don’t wait to contact us to learn more about your rights and to formulate a strategy.

We know it’s never easy to deal with the aftermath of an accident, but it’s our goal to make your life less stressful during this extremely difficult time. We are available online or via phone at 800-431-9776. Once you get in touch, you’ll feel confident in what the future will bring.