Have you suffered mental, bodily, or emotional harm as a result of the conduct of another person? If so, you may have a case for personal injury. Here are some things to consider before filing a claim, before you contact a personal injury attorney. You can contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
What qualifies a case for personal injury?
The majority of personal injury cases involve negligence and motor vehicles. Remember, it does not necessarily have to be a collision. For instance, if you are removing debris from the road and a car hits the debris, injuring you, a personal injury attorney may take up your claim.
You must establish a duty of care
The main element in determining negligence is the duty of care. In the case of the roadside debris, you might have a case since the other driver owed you, a pedestrian, a duty of care and failed to uphold it by impacting debris that was close to you, causing physical harm to you.
The definition of duty of care is the level of care that a regular person would use in the same situation. It may be claimed that in this situation, any sensible individual would have avoided the debris and prevented it from hitting you. The defendant would be liable for damages for any mental, bodily, or emotional suffering that resulted from a breach of this obligation.
What might be beneficial in your personal injury case?
It is a good idea to document any injuries and the surrounding surroundings as soon as possible after the accident. Additionally, make some notes to document your post-accident mental condition. Finally, even if you do not think you need it, make sure you get urgent medical attention after the accident.
Additionally, make sure you get a copy of the police report and report the accident as soon as you can. From there, you ought to have the majority of the information a personal injury lawyer would require to handle your case.
What can hurt your personal injury case?
Despite the fact that you could have a compelling personal injury claim, you still run the risk of making errors that seriously impair or even completely eliminate your ability to obtain monetary compensation. They consist of internet publication of case details, using social media to share pictures of your wounds, posting on social media about the aspects of your case, not seeking medical attention right away after the incident, disregarding medical advice, and making a false statement to the defendant’s insurance provider.
Due to these errors, it is advisable to work with a personal injury attorney to help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to. Contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now to request a free legal consultation.
