Personal Injury Attorney
Injury
When someone becomes injured due to another party’s fault, many individuals inquire about the amount of compensation they would obtain if they pursued a claim, or a lawsuit if necessary. There are many different types of personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability accidents, product liability claims, and various other types of personal injury claims. Thus, the circumstances surrounding the incident, as well as the degree of liability by the other party, all come into play when determining the “reasonable” amount of compensation one may obtain if they pursued a claim. For motor vehicle accidents, the liability would most likely depend on the facts of the accident, including whether a police report was issued showing the finding of liability by one of the drivers, or any supporting witness statements as to who caused the accident. Rear-ender accidents are typically labeled “clear liability” accidents in which the liability falls on the driver who struck the rear end of the other vehicle, but sometimes there are very few exceptions, such as an unsafe lane change, or whether the vehicle in front was backing up at the time of the accident. The amount of general damages (pain and suffering) may depend on the amount of injuries sustained by the injured party, including hospital visits, hospital bills, and whether that individual underwent any type of surgery. Nevertheless, the treatment for such injuries must be reasonable based on the severity of the accident. In other words, an injured party would not ordinarily undergo surgery for a small “fender-bender” accident in which the property damage is less than $500.00.
The main purpose for these types of personal injury cases is to protect the rights of those who are injured so that they could receive proper compensation for their injuries. As an experienced personal injury attorney, Mr. Brandlin can assist you with the proper type of claim from start to finish to make sure your rights are well protected.