What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

Did you suffer from a recent accident? Victims of an accident in Massachusetts should contact a personal injury lawyer if their injuries were sustained due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. Complex legal jargon is hard for someone to successfully navigate on their own without years of law practice and experience. A personal injury attorney provides you with the best opportunity to receive compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and more. 

Understanding Personal Injury Law

Injuries sustained in an accident can lead to a serious financial and emotional burden. Sustained injuries could lead to lost wages due to an inability to work, hefty medical expenses (such as emergency room visits or doctor checkups), and even emotional damage from the accident. 

In some instances, an accident may be due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. For example, a car accident in which a driver hit your vehicle while they were under the influence, they are at fault, as they exhibited reckless driving. Because of their wrongdoing, you sustained injury. With a case like this, you can file a personal injury claim to help recover from your serious injuries. 

In another example, two drivers collide in a car accident in the snow. However, the reason for the collision was because your town failed to implement preventative safety measures on the road, such as adding salt to the road, before a big storm. With this type of case, it may be difficult to sue your town. But, consulting with a personal injury attorney helps you determine who is at fault which can, in turn, help you determine whether you have a strong case. 

A Personal Injury Attorney’s Role

Contacting a personal injury attorney as soon as possible following an accident gives you the best chance at success in any legal proceedings to follow. Having a knowledgeable and experienced attorney that represents you relieves some of the stress you may endure following an accident. Without a personal injury attorney by your side, it may be hard to determine where to even start filing a claim. 

Upon contacting a reputable attorney, you will have an initial consultation to discuss your case. This initial consultation provides your attorney with a greater understanding of the type of compensation you can receive, as well as the type of case you have. An attorney with previous experience handling cases like yours is ideal. 

With a greater understanding of your case, a personal injury attorney can walk you through the best next steps you should take. Not every case has a clear path of how to seek compensation. In addition, not every case indicates an easy success in receiving the compensation upon filing. 

With any case, you will need to provide supporting documentation and evidence to support your claim. A personal injury attorney will leave no stone unturned in uncovering crucial information that could lead you on a path to success. 

Types of Personal Injury Cases

Massachusetts personal injury law covers a broad range of cases including:

• Social security disability
• Product liability
• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Slips and falls
• Vaccine injury

The list does not stop there. With each type of case, Massachusetts has its own sets of personal injury claim procedures. With any case, a person seeking compensation must file a claim before the statute of limitations. 

Filing a Personal Injury Claim

To file a personal injury claim, you will need to consult with your personal injury attorney. It is not recommended to proceed filing a claim without legal representation. If your claim is denied, they can help you file an appeal. If you do not have a strong understanding of the claims process, your attorney can walk you through it to ensure that you have everything you need to file successfully. 

Each type of personal injury claim might have a different process for filing. For example, personal injury claims against the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in Massachusetts are able to file a claim under the Tort Claims Act. 

Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

From a higher chance of success to reduced stress, a personal injury lawyer is a key person to have by your side after an accident. Sustaining injuries from an accident is stressful enough. Medical bills can add up and be too costly depending on your financial situation. Emotional distress from the accident only makes matters worse. Having someone represent you and help you defend your case is reassuring during hard times, allowing you to focus more on recovery. 

 

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