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Personal Injury

Posted on : 05-01-2007 | By : | In : Legal Articles, Other Legal Topics

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Individuals who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another may have the opportunity to receive compensation for their injuries? Those individuals who have been injured may be asking how much is my accident worth to me and my family? Setting a price on a personal injury case can be very difficult and the process can be very long and drawn out prior to receiving a claim. A lawyer that represents personal injury cases may determine several factors prior to taking a personal injury.

The factors can include, who was at fault, what were the extent of the damages, and lastly does the lawyer feel he can win the personal injury claim. Most personal injury attorneys are compensated on a contingency basis, which means, the lawyer doesn’t receive compensation unless they are successful at winning the case. It is typical for an attorney to take 33% of the winnings but this percentage varies. There are some personal injury attorneys that do charge an hourly rate for taking injury cases.

Some examples of personal injury areas can include:

  • Animal & Dog Bites
  • Amusement Park Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Asbestos / Mesothelioma
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • Birth Injuries
  • Bus Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Construction Accidents
  • Defective Products
  • Head Injuries
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Railroad Injuries
  • Slip & Fall Accidents
  • Swimming Pool Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Workers Compensation

There are a lot that depends upon how much someone may receive if injured. While many lawyers tend to settle personal injury claims outside the courtroom there are many times the case will go to trial. Regardless of the circumstance, some of the compensation your attorney may fight for include but not limited to the following:

  • medical / hospital / physical therapy expense
  • loss of wages
  • cost of aides
  • cost of counseling
  • pain and suffering
  • property damages

If you have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another it may be advantageous for you to contact a personal injury lawyer.

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