There are several types of injury claims, and a personal injury attorney can evaluate the case in order to determine who could have liability and how to proceed with the case.  It is important to identify this early on so that everyone with liability can be included in the suit.  In any case, there is a chance that more than one party has liability for the accident and injuries.

In order to identify who has liability for your injuries, a lawyer needs to know all of the facts leading up to when you became hurt.  Here are some of the things to think about:

• Where were you when you were injured?
• What was involved in your injury?
• Could anything have been done to prevent your injury?
• Who was around at the time?
• What happened immediately before and immediately afterwards?

The answer to these questions will help your lawyer to identify if more than one party could have liability. Here are some situations in where this may apply, many of which we see as a personal injury attorney.

• Hurt at work.  If you were injured while on the job because your safety equipment failed, the manufacturer of that equipment could be at fault along with your employer, if they were aware that the equipment had problems. We can dissect the case to find out and create a strategy for compensation.
• Car wrecks.  People that get into a car wreck with a truck driver need to look for whom to hold liable.  It isn’t as cut and dry as if a regular driver hit you because the driver was on the job for another company.  We need to determine which insurance company to file a claim with and the best way for you to receive compensation for your injuries.
• Injured in front of a store.  If you were doing your Christmas shopping and injured in front of a retail store, we need to determine if the store is liable, the property management company that maintains the building or the building owner themselves.  This takes research and planning in order to find the responsible party and hold them liable for any negligence that led to your injuries.

These are a few examples of how in many cases, identifying who is liable and proving they were responsible for your injuries, is not exactly cut and dry.  It takes someone that is experienced with personal injury cases in order to properly locate the responsible party and build a case for why they should compensate you for your injuries.  This process starts during your consultation, where we can ask detailed questions.

Once retained, we go to work investigating the circumstances leading up to your injury and building a solid case for liability.   As a personal injury attorney, we will use the information you provide as a starting point for doing our research and then build a strategy around the facts. To learn more or to experience personalized service from a local attorney, schedule your consultation.

If you have been hurt in an accident, you need a personal injury attorney to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the financial compensation you need to take care of your family along with receiving prompt medical attention.  Each accident is different, and some insurance companies are more likely to cooperate than others. Hiring a lawyer right away will give you the best shot at getting the treatment you need and moving your case forward in an expedited timeframe.

Before you hire a lawyer there are things you need to know, including:

Location Matters.  Working with a local attorney who practices in the county where your claim will be filed is extremely important.  It will save you money by reducing or eliminating travel time fees and will also give you a local advantage.  Each county has a different set of nuances that are present in the courtroom.  This is as simple as knowing how judges respond to situations to how a document needs to be filed.  The more experience your attorney has in your county, the more efficient they will be at the process overall.

Personal Injury Law is Unique.  When looking for an attorney, keep in mind that a personal injury lawyer is a specialist at practicing this type of law.  Hiring a specialist can help you to get better results because they have the experience and resources that other practitioners may not have.  For example, you wouldn’t want a divorce lawyer handling a business lawsuit.  Similarly, it doesn’t make sense to hire someone other than a specialist for your personal injury case.

Hire Someone that Will Work Your Case.  Not every attorney is willing to put time into researching your case and looking for evidence to back up your claim.  In fact, some won’t put any evidence together unless you provide it to them.  It is important to find out what an attorney’s style is and how they build a case before hiring them. This way you can work with a personal injury lawyer that is willing to fight hard to make sure that you receive the compensation that you deserve.

Ask About Fees. Each attorney charges differently.  It is important to find out how much they charge and how they charge.  Having the right expectation from the beginning will ensure that there is no confusion on either side down the road.  Make sure to ask if you are responsible for any third party fees during the course of your case and if so, what they anticipate those charges to be.  This way you can budget for them.

The Taylor Law Firm, PLLC handles a variety of personal injury cases and will provide you with the representation you need in order to receive the best possible outcome for your case.  There is no guarantee what will happen during negotiations or at trial.  The best thing you can do is hire a lawyer that you know will fight for your rights and work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.  Call (903) 392-2275 to schedule your consultation.