Personal Injury

Personal injury is a phrase that relates to a variety of injuries, damages, and other losses that are generally the result of someone else acting carelessly, recklessly, or intentionally. Although the most common type of personal injury case involves car crashes there are many other situations that can give rise to a personal injury claim.

Personal injury claims are usually filed against the insurance company of the one or ones responsible for the injury. Since each personal injury is unique and individual circumstances play a large role in the worth of the claim. Even though each claim is unique, there are some guidelines that insurance companies go by in order to assess each claim.

Most liability insurance will pay for: Medical care and expenses related to the medical care, lost income because of the personal injury, physical disability or disfigurement which is permanent, loss of family, educational and social experiences (missed school, training, vacation), pain and suffering damages such as stress, embarrassment, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or marital relations, and property damage.

In pursuing these cases, we often seek compensation for all damages, including the cost of medical care, lost earnings, and other out-of- pocket costs, along with the emotional and physical part of the claim such as pain, suffering, grief, and other emotional distress. These cases always involve investigation into the facts of the case, including the medical issues related to the treatment of the injuries received. Often the retention of one or more experts to help explain the facts and medical issues to a jury is necessary. We have the experience in presenting these complicated issues to help assure that our clients receive a fair resolution to their claim.