There are some things in life where it’s almost always better to hire a professional to assist with the process, and a personal injury case is a good example of this. You may have a basic understanding of injury and liability law, but in order to maximize your payout after a devastating injury, you need to have a professional in your corner because the cases can be extremely complex. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why personal injury cases can be so complex and why it’s so important to have a lawyer by your side if you’re considering a claim.
The Complexity Of Injury Cases
Even when you’ve been injured and it’s clear that it’s someone else’s fault, it’s not a given that you’ll receive a big payday or an award at all, and that’s due to the complexity of personal injury cases. Here’s a closer look at some of the reasons why cases can get complicated in a hurry.
Liability Arguments – Personal injury cases hinge on who is at fault for causing an accident, and insurance companies will do everything in their power to limit the liability of their client because they are trying to protect their own self interests. You may think the other driver is at fault, but if they hire a lawyer that can make a convincing case that you were partially or significantly at fault for the accident, your claim might get rejected. Determining liability, especially when it can boil down to a he said/she said argument, can be extremely complex.
Deadlines – There are also a number of different deadlines that need to be met in order for your claim to be considered valid. These typically aren’t all that hard to meet if you get the ball rolling right after your injury, but if you’re working to recover from injuries or your health condition developed slowly over the years, you may be in jeopardy of missing out on a claim simply because you missed an important deadline. These deadlines also vary depending on whether you’re bringing a personal injury lawsuit, a workers’ compensation lawsuit, a defective product case or which type of entity you’re filing a claim against (individual, business, government, etc.), so it helps to connect with a lawyer who inherently knows those deadlines.
Totality Of Expenses – It’s not easy to put a dollar amount on a person’s injuries. You may be able to figure out how much you incurred in medical expenses and lost wages, but there are so many other expenses that are hard to quantify. Things like future medical expenses, decreased earnings potential, pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life are all very difficult to put a dollar amount to, which again speaks to why it’s helpful to have a lawyer by your side.
The Paperwork – There are also a number of forms that need to be completely filled out and sent to certain parties, and it can become a headache to try and figure out if you’ve completed all the necessary forms. The claim’s system isn’t going to care if you didn’t mean to miss a form. If you fill something out incorrectly or miss a form, it can tank your case.
High Stakes – Oftentimes there are big payouts on the line, and when the stakes are high, every detail matters. Every inch of your claim will be thoroughly reviewed, analyzed and scrutinized prior to a payout, so you need to make sure everything with your claim is in order. Cases become inherently more complex when there’s a big payout on the line.
Trial – Although most cases are settled out of court, the trial portion can be quite complex unless you understand the process and know how to put yourself in the best position to win an award. Your lawyer will have done this countless times, but you likely haven’t, and the insurance company and their lawyers will look to prey on your inexperience. Trial can be quite complex unless you know what you are doing, so outsource that aspect to a professional.
As you can see, if you want to win the largest payout possible for your injury case, you need to have a lawyer by your side, because things will get complicated in a hurry. The team at Hey Workers will gladly navigate those complexities and get you the compensation you deserve. For more information or for help with your personal injury claim, reach out to their team today at (844) 439-9675.
