Month: January 2010

Slips And Falls: The Most Common Personal Injury Cases

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When it comes to personal injury, the most common problem are simple slips and falls. These account for the majority of personal injury issues that don’t involve a drug or medical malpractice issue. Even though they’re common, they aren’t always winnable.

Slipping And Falling On The Job

Depending on where you work, slipping and falling on the job can be very common. If you work in wet conditions, or if you’re a construction worker or someone else with a more dangerous job, it could be almost expected. It can be hard to stay safe in those kinds of jobs.

Minor Injuries Are Very Common

It’s quite common to see minor injuries on the job and just from daily life. These can include trips and slips, cuts and sprains, and even a small broken bone. Bruises happen, too. Generally, these minor injuries aren’t something you can sue over.

Ask A Lawyer About Your Case

If you have a bigger injury or you believe someone else’s negligence caused you to get hurt, you may have a case. Talking to a lawyer is the best thing to do at that point, because he can advise you as to what action you can and should take.

Don’t assume you automatically do or don’t have a case, because each situation is different. Talk to a lawyer and find out what you can do to ensure you’re fairly compensated for serious injury. It’s the best way to move forward with any potential case that you might have against a person or a business.

Author --- Robert D. Curran@7:00 am

How To Determine If You Have A Legal Case

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If something unfortunate has happened to you and you’re considering suing over it, you may want to think twice. It can be expensive in some cases, and you might not get the kind of compensation you’re hoping for. It’s best to understand and weigh all your options.

Ask A Lawyer For Advice

When you’re not sure what to do next but you think you might have a case, it’s best to talk to a lawyer. Getting legal advice can help you move forward if you’re due compensation, and can also help you determine what your goals are regarding whether you want to pursue specific aspects of a case – or any case at all.

Be Your Own Advocate

Lawyers generally know best, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be your own advocate, too. Talk to others who’ve had similar experiences and do some Internet research. When you handle some of these things on your own you’ll be more confident and find a lot of good information you can ask your lawyer about.

Know What Your Rights Are

Even if a problem was partially your fault, you still have rights. Make sure you pay attention to what they are and learn all you can about them. You wouldn’t want to miss out on compensation because you weren’t aware you were entitled to it.

By researching on your own, learning your rights, and talking with a lawyer, you should be able to determine whether you have a legal case you can pursue. If you do, your lawyer can advise you of the best way to go about it.

Author --- Robert D. Curran@7:00 am

What Makes A Good Personal Injury Case?

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There are a lot of people who claim that they’ve been injured at work or by someone in a business or on public property. They want money for their injury, but they aren’t always entitled to it – and sometimes they fake their injury in an attempt to get some easy cash.

What Kind Of Injury Do You Have?

A good personal injury case is one in which the injury is real, and where the person who was injured was not doing anything that would have caused the injury to occur. In other words, the injured party must not have contributed to getting hurt through horseplay or other means.

Is There Compensation Available?

Not all injuries can be compensated, especially if the person who injured you doesn’t have any money to pay your medical bills. You may be able to get a judgment against that person, but that won’t help you if there’s no money to pay the judgment.

Getting The Right Lawyer To Handle Your Case

The lawyer you choose to help you may affect how much money you’ll get and what kind of compensation you’ll receive for your injury. It’s important that you find a lawyer you can work well with and who’s honest and upfront about what you can expect.

No matter what you think about your injury, it’s always best to get legal counsel so you can determine whether you should pursue a case or not. Some cases are best left alone. Other really need to be pursued.

Author --- Robert D. Curran@7:00 am

What You Should Ask Your Lawyer

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Don’t ever be afraid to question your lawyer about things that are important to you. If you don’t ask questions, you’ll never get the answers that you need – and that you deserve when it comes to your case and how your lawyer plans to help you.

Questions About Your Case

You know a lot about your case, but that doesn’t mean you know the legalities of it or how your lawyer plans to handle it. Ask these kinds of questions, because you’ll want to know what your lawyer is planning to do and how the information you give him will be used.

Questions About Education

Where your lawyer went to school might not be as important as when he went to school. A lawyer who’s a recent graduate might be more up to date on current case law. However, all lawyers need to have continuing education, so this might not be an issue for your case.

Questions About Experience

Don’t forget to talk to your lawyer about his experience, too. If he’s been handling cases like yours for a long time, you might have a better chance of winning simply because he’s more experienced than some other lawyers when it comes to your specific problem.

Whatever you choose to rely on when you make your choice of lawyers, asking questions should play a large part in that decision making process. Don’t be intimidated or feel uncomfortable questioning your lawyer. He is there to help you, and that includes by addressing anything you feel concerned about.

Author --- Robert D. Curran@7:00 am

Getting The Right Lawyer For You

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When it comes to finding a lawyer, you want to make sure you get the right one for you. That can mean education and experience, but it can also mean personality. Look for all of those things when you’re trying to choose a lawyer to meet your needs.

What To Ask Your Lawyer

You should ask your lawyer about fees, and also talk to him about whether you really have a case and whether you might be able to collect a realistic amount. Sometimes, pursuing a case is not worth it because there is little to no compensation available.

Personality Matters

The personality of your lawyer actually does matter. You want one you can get along with, and you also want one that’s going to be aggressive in court and do what he needs to do for you. He should be professional and helpful, and truly interested in working for you and your particular case.

Pay Attention To Education And Experience

Where your lawyer went to school, how long ago, and what kind of experience he has also matters. If he hasn’t tried any cases like yours, do you trust him to be the best choice for you? Lawyers have to start somewhere, but if your case is complex you need someone who’s familiar with that type of problem.

No matter what you decide when you choose a lawyer, make sure you consider all the issues that surround your legal decision. Don’t just choose the first lawyer you find. Make sure you get one that’s prepared to help you and that you can work well with.

Author --- Robert D. Curran@7:00 am