Why Would You Need A Personal Injury Attorney?
You are probably wondering why you might need a personal injury attorney. Well, it’s pretty simple, actually. If you are injured on someone else’s property, or by someone else’s negligence, chances are you will want/need a personal injury attorney. Let me explain.
When
Ok, so first off, let’s discuss when you might need a personal injury attorney. Let’s say you are in a store, just walking around, minding your own business. All of the sudden, you trip and fall because of a broken tile in the floor. Well, this example is something that would warrant you getting a personal injury attorney, because the store was negligent. They failed to keep repairs done, to keep customers safe.
A car accident is a very common cause of personal injury. If someone causes an accident, or causes you to have an accident, than you have the right to take them to court. This is especially the case if they don’t have auto insurance, or if their auto insurance coverage doesn’t cover everything.
Another example could pertain to visiting someone’s home. If you are at their home, and they have failed to keep maintenance on things such as sidewalks or steps, they can be held responsible if you fall and//or incur injury. I know, you are thinking that this type of stuff isn’t going to happen to you. I am sure everyone thinks that. Unfortunately, it happens. Obviously, being aware of your surroundings is one way to prevent injury, but it’s not your responsibility to make sure that others have repaired broken things.
Why
The next question you might ask, is why you need a personal injury attorney. Well, let’s face it, some people/businesses don’t want to own up to being at fault. When this happens, you need to make sure you have yourself covered.
The person might say that you knew about their broken step, or broken sidewalk, yet you chose to walk on it. That doesn’t make it alright. Not at all. It was still their responsibility to make sure things are in working order, so that nobody gets hurt. It’s the same with businesses. They might try to say that you weren’t watching where you were walking, or that you tore up the floor when you tripped, etc.
Don’t let them bully you. Make sure you get what you need, as in medical care. Don’t skimp on medical care because you feel bad for them. Yes, it’s ok to feel bad for the situation, but don’t use it as an excuse to let them get away with it.
Just because you hire a personal injury attorney, doesn’t mean you want to “take them to the cleaners.” It simply means you are looking out for yourself, and taking care of you. Even if you simply want your medical care taken care of, and aren’t looking for a settlement, you should consult an attorney. Sometimes getting medical bills paid for can be harder than getting a monetary settlement, and an attorney can help with this. If you were injured, please check into an attorney.
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