A personal injury can seriously impact your life. Sometimes, the harm extends well beyond the actual incident that caused your injury. From physical pain and emotional trauma to the financial burden associated with medical expenses and possibly even lost wages, an injury presents various challenges where seeking compensation might be your most appropriate avenue to move forward. After all, you should not have to continue to suffer any more than you already have for someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. You deserve compensation to be made whole.
Several incidents can result in personal injuries: car accidents, Uber accidents, Lyft accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, defective products, sexual abuse, work-related accidents, construction accidents, and even wrongful death. Although grouped under the general term “personal injury” from a legal perspective, each type of injury requires a different strategy to recover damages depending on the facts of each case. For example, when someone is injured at work, the road to recovery through workers’ compensation requires an entirely different approach than an individual who sustained that same injury while not at work. An experienced lawyer can assist you with determining the right path forward to receive compensation for your injury.
No two incidents resulting in injury are the same; promptly consulting with a lawyer following an injury can help you maximize your recovery based on the specific facts of your case. Each state has its own personal injury laws and relevant statutes of limitations, so upon being injured, it is essential that you contact a lawyer to assist you navigate the law and preserve your right to seek damages. Also, when an injury occurs, insurance companies are often involved, which makes the situation even more difficult for an injured person to handle without an experienced lawyer’s guidance.
Since its origin, The Blake Horwitz Law Firm has handled hundreds of personal injury cases, from simple negligence to record sexual abuse settlements. Attorneys at The Blake Horwitz Law Firm will advocate on your behalf for the compensation that you rightfully deserve for your injuries. If you have been injured, call today for a free consultation.
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