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A personal injury can cause a person to miss out on time at work, wages, and time with their families, commutes to errands, and several other valuable tasks. The medical expenses alone can create a debt that very few people can pay off on their own. For these reasons many people file a personal injury claim against the person at fault.
When filing a personal injury claim there may be several questions that you are unsure of. These questions can easily be answered by a lawyer who specializes in personal injury cases. However, other questions you might want to research before speaking with a lawyer. Some of these frequently asked questions are as follows:
What is a Personal Injury Claim?
There are thousands of injuries that fall under the personal injury category of claims. These injuries can include automobile accidents, work related injuries, motorcycle accidents, slipping and falling injuries, and a multitude of others. To sum up what can be classified as a personal injury, any injury sustained to an individual by another party.
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What is Classified as Negligence?
Negligence is when someone who normally would lead a normal life acts carelessly and causes pain, injury, or damages to another individual because of their carelessness. There are many examples of what negligence can encompass. The most common forms of negligence are seen in automobile accidents, animal bites, and on the job.
Who Should Handle the Insurance Company?
Normally when an individual sustains a personal injury the last thing they would want to do is fight with an insurance company about their claim. Lawyers are hired to help the individual work with the insurance company and in the event of a denial or rejection, work against the insurance company. Although anyone can handle their own insurance claims if they prefer, it is recommended to seek professional help with filing insurance or court claims.
Will There Be a Trial Because of my Personal Injury Claim?
The likelihood of a personal injury claim actually seeing the inside of a courtroom is slim. A quarter of the cases filed may be tried in a courtroom, but the remainder is normally settled before going to trial. The majority of the cases that do see a court room will be settled long before the trial is completed. The odds may be in your favor if you wish to stay out of the court room and settle, but your case could be a very unique one. Statistics can sometimes not apply. To know for sure whether or not you have a personal injury claim, contact a lawyer who specializes in personal injury cases.