A personal injury accident can result in significant financial burden and stress, on top of any physical harm that occurred. The idea of seeking legal counsel for a personal injury case can also cause stress, as you try to figure out the process even while recovering from the injury.
Our team is ready to answer your questions and help you determine your next steps.
What qualifies as a personal injury?
Personal injury occurs when one person experiences harm from the actions of another person. This includes physical and mental suffering as well as financial hardship from missed work, medical bills, and expensive physical therapy sessions.
What do I do if I have been injured?
If you have been injured and want to receive compensation, it will need to be proven that the injury resulted from another person’s irresponsible actions. This first means filing a claim (typically to the other person’s insurance company) and, if necessary, filing a lawsuit.
For most personal injury cases in North Carolina, legal action needs to be taken within three years of the occurrence. In general, it’s best to file as close to the date of injury as possible.
What are examples of personal injury?
There are many types of injury that can occur. Some common examples of personal injury are vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, animal attacks, and nursing home abuse or neglect. Personal injury also includes assault, wrongful death, and slip and fall accidents.
What kind of compensation could I receive?
When recovering from a personal injury, you want to be fairly compensated for medical bills, repair or replacement for damaged property, lost wages, and the daily pain and emotional distress you experience as a result of the injury. This can also include future loss and medical expenses for missed work and ongoing care.
It is important to hire an experienced attorney to gather evidence and documentation to accurately assess the various impacts of the personal injury and determine and negotiate fair compensation for what you have experienced.
If you are currently recovering from a personal injury accident, you may feel unsure of how to start the process of taking legal action. You may also be wondering how to mitigate the financial burden of medical bills, missed work and expensive physical therapy sessions incurred as a result of your injuries. Let our team help you seek compensation for your injuries.
