In the U.S. in any given year there will be: more than 6,000,000 motor vehicle accidents; more than 3,000,000 people will be injured in these motor vehicle accidents, and; more than 40,000 people will die as a result of injuries suffered from these motor vehicle accidents.
Anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident may experience: pain and suffering from the injuries; medical expenses incurred in receiving treatment for the injuries; total or partial inability to work following the injuries or loss of income, and; a loss of the ability to enjoy the normal life experiences we all take for granted due to limitations from the injuries.
Many of the most immediate questions and concerns are likely to revolve the loss of income while recovering from the sustained injuries and the associated medical bills. However, depending on the nature of the injuries there may also be questions about what the future holds.
The questions concerning if there will be any permanent problems resulting from your injuries and if your recovery from the injuries be sufficient to be able to return to work are appropriate questions and valid concerns.
For some, the experience will be little more than an inconvenience as recovery will be quick. However, for others the injuries may be permanent and severe. It may not even be possible to experience a normal life or return to work.
Many lawyers consider motor vehicle accident cases routine. The lawyers for Insurance companies count on the fact that the majority of lawyers tend to treat motor vehicle cases as routine. The fact is, however accident cases that involve motor vehicles are not routine. Each client’s injuries and each accident are unique and often have complexities which are hidden.
Evidence must be developed to demonstrate sufficiently that someone else was at fault for the accident. This may require taking photographs of the vehicles involved and of the scene, interviewing witnesses, obtaining police reports, and possibly even accident reconstruction. In addition, the extent and nature of your injury must be fully understood before settlement can even be considered.
In many cases this is often important for you to have a thorough medical examination to determine whether you have any long term injuries as a result of the accident. When the case is prepared from the very beginning as though it will reach a trial, you and your attorney will be in the best position for trial and for settlement.
Our law firm, Ledger Law, together with the network of other law firms that we work with, helps victims of personal injury nationally. Call 800-300-0001 for a Free 90minute Consultation.
