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Frequently Asked Questions With Respect To Personal Injury Law December 17, 2019

There are all sorts of accidents. Hence, the field of personal injury law must deal with a wide range of different situations, each the result of a different accidental occurrence. Still, there are some questions that do get asked repeatedly, by accident victims.

What actions should be taken by someone that was involved in a motor vehicle accident?

See a doctor as soon as possible. Contact the police. Collect all the records associated with the accident and your effort to recover from that incident. Consult with and hire a personal injury lawyer in Spruce Grove. Then contact your insurance company.

What is a catastrophic injury?

It is one in which the victim suffers a permanent impairment or a disfigurement. If a collision caused a driver or passenger to get burned or to suffer a wound, one that resulted in formation of a scar, then that same collision would have been responsible for creation of a catastrophic injury.

What does it mean if my employer is a non-subscriber to workman’s compensation coverage?

If your employer has not purchased workman’s compensation coverage, and you get injured at your workplace, then have a right to file a lawsuit against your employer. You should collect evidence that can be used, in order to charge your employer with negligence.

Will I have to take part in a trial, if I file a personal injury claim?

After you have filed your claim, you will have a chance to negotiate with the defendant’s insurance company. If you and the insurer fail to agree on a reasonable offer, then the case will move forward to the point where a trial becomes necessary. It is also possible that the plaintiff elects to confront the defendant in a courtroom. In that case, there will be a trial.

How long does it take to resolve a dispute over the damages that resulted from an accident?

If there are legal issues involved, then that fact will cause an extension of the typical amount of time required for the resolution-obtaining procedures. Similarly, the resolution of a dispute that arose as the result of an injury-causing accident will take longer, if the victim must endure a lengthy recovery.

What should I bring with me, when I go to a scheduled consultation with an attorney that I may decide to hire?

Get a medical report that shows the diagnosis made by the examining physician. Take all the bills for your doctor’s appointments, as well as those for any test, or any lab work. Take the receipts for any medications that you purchased, as well as the receipts obtained, when you found it necessary to buy some type of medical equipment. Obtain a pay stub, as proof of your lost wages.