If you have been injured in an accident, and that accident was the result of another person or entity acting recklessly or negligently, then you may have the grounds to file a personal injury claim. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we have been working with clients like you for many years. In that time, we have learned that some facts about personal injury claims are often surprising to our clients.
If you want to learn more about your specific case and what your chances for success are, we recommend contacting us at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. Otherwise, keep reading to learn some things you may not have known.
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Proving fault is more complex than you may believe
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Future damages must be taken into consideration
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Nothing about you is off limits
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The process can take years
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Not all claims need to go to court
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You do not have to pay to file a personal injury claim
In some cases, people assume they can move forward with their personal injury case without an attorney because their case is cut and dry. Clearly one person was at fault. The truth is that cases are almost never this simple. For a successful personal injury case, evidence must be collected, documentation must be made, many parties must be spoken with and consulted (including witnesses, doctors, insurance adjusters, police – the list goes on), and the insurance company needs to be negotiated with.
All too often, a person will suffer an injury, be offered a settlement from an insurance company, and take it. They may feel that the settlement is fair – it covers their medical bills, lost wages, and maybe even pain and suffering. However, if it does not also account for future damages – such as ongoing medical costs or changes in work – then it is not comprehensive.
The insurance company or the at-fault party has a legal right to look at your medical records, employment records, anything you post on social media, and almost all other types of personal information.
There is a lot of work involved in a successful personal injury claim, and it can take years to complete. This is one reason it pays to work with an attorney: We will handle all your legal costs upfront so that you are not forced to settle.
We run into people on both sides of this spectrum: Some believe that personal injury cases rarely go to court and others believe they all do. The truth lies somewhere in the middle.
If you have been injured due to another party acting recklessly or negligently then your best bet is to work with a personal injury attorney. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we do not charge for your first consultation. If we decide to take your case, you do not pay us – or any legal fees – until we win your case. In the event we are not successful, you owe nothing. Call us now at 909-982-0707 to get started.
