Our clients are sometimes happy to sue the at-fault party after an accident, usually when someone has acted very irresponsibly. After all, it is only justice that the offending party suffers the repercussions of their conduct. We also work with folks who do not wish to file a lawsuit. They do not believe they are “the sort” to file a lawsuit. It is possible they were hurt on a friend’s property or bitten by a family member’s dog.
We understand that you may not want to sue an individual, but the truth is that most personal injury claims are filed against a multibillion-dollar multinational organization, not an individual. Continue reading to learn more about this subject. If you are ready for a free legal consultation, call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 today.
You are pursuing an insurance company rather than an individual
When a person gets behind the wheel of their vehicle, they must be insured. Homeowners must carry insurance to cover incidents that occur on their property. This coverage exists for a reason: to ensure that if someone is wounded, they receive the best possible financial assistance.
How does the process work?
Consider the following scenario: you were hurt on your friend’s property. Although you could sue your buddy directly, if they have homeowner’s insurance, their insurer will give them with an attorney. Your conflict is with the insurance company, not with your pal. The check will be written by the insurance company, not your friend.
Clients will only sue the at-fault party in exceptional circumstances
There are very few situations in which directly suing the at-fault person is the best course of action, but they do arise from time to time. For example, if you were hit while riding your bike and incurred a $100,000 medical bill, but the vehicle who hit you only had $15,000 in liability insurance, you would be left with a significant debt to pay. If it is discovered that the at-fault party has multi-million-dollar liquid assets or owns many properties, they may be held liable.
Money cannot change the past, but it can brighten the future
We often work with customers who are hesitant to suit because they believe it will be ineffective. After all, the accident has passed. This is incorrect reasoning. Why? Because medical bills are almost certainly very real right now. Because the consequences of their injuries will follow them for the rest of their lives. A personal injury compensation might cover medical expenses, missed wages, and property replacement, among other things. To get started, call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away.
