Since many personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee most lawyers don't take cases they do not think can win. A contingency fee means the lawyer is paid a percentage of the settlement instead of per hour. This increases the likelihood that both the attorney and injured party will make money since the lawyer is highly motivated to get you a settlement. Do a little research before you call a lawyer. If you know a friend who went through a similar ordeal ask if he or she recommends their attorney.
Step 2
Did you get hurt in an accident? There is no personal injury case without an injury and these can go beyond broken bones, cuts and bruises. Going to the hospital and/or having medical bills helps prove that you were actually injured, especially if you were taken by ambulance from the scene of the accident. Personal injury attorneys get paid from your settlement and right to be compensated if you are hurt through the fault of someone's actions. Doctor bills and documentation are part of the evidence that make up a legal case.Step 3
Call the police at the scene of an auto accident. Hopefully the person at fault will be ticketed which can also help prove liability. If the injury is automobile accident related, a personal injury attorney will ask about traffic citations. You can help by writing down any information that you recall after the accident happened.
Step 4
The personal injury attorney intake person, legal assistant or paralegal will ask about insurance. The basis of being able to collect money if a personal injury case is filed and won is a person or company that is liable who can pay. Personal injury attorneys work for the injured person and the scope of what defines an "injury" is wide in some cases, so the bottom line is if you think you have been hurt you should take the time to call.
Step 5
If you were injured in a car accident and have proof to back it up, especially if you were not at fault and the injury has had an impact on your life or ability to work or earn money, then it's likely a call to a personal injury lawyer will not hurt. The basis of all this is that if you were hurt in an accident seemingly at the fault of someone else and you want to try to sue them then you should call a lawyer. They will tell you if you have a case.SOURCE: www.Injurylawyers4u.co.uk
