Don't Let Fear Stop You: 3 Things That Don't Matter In Most Personal Injury Cases

The media is always talking about frivolous personal injury claims, and the stories covered often portray the plaintiff as vindictive or money-hungry. If you've been injured, you might feel disinclined to file a claim because you don't want to be thought of in such a negative way. However, what the media doesn't tell you is that people are winning their cases, and that they are able to do this because courts are recognizing their injuries and agree that they should be compensated for them. So, if you've been injured, don't let fear get in your way. You can still win your case regardless of the following: 

Extent of Injury

Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be severely injured in order to win a claim. Your injuries don't even have to be sufficient enough to require medical attention. You just have to document your injuries by taking pictures or videos. You can also document pain and suffering through a written diary. Additionally, you don't have to prove suffering over an extended period of time. Even a brief experience can entitle you to compensation. 

Your Role in Incident

If you are somehow partially at fault for your injury, you can still file and win a claim. This is especially true if a series of events had to come together in order for you to be injured. For example, a woman who spilled coffee in her lap was able to win $160,000 in compensatory damages and $2.7 million in punitive damages from McDonald's because the coffee was too hot. Although the woman spilled the coffee, she was found to only be 20 percent responsible for the incident in court, which meant the restaurant held most of the blame. 

Your Financial Losses

You don't have to have huge doctor bills and financial losses to win a personal injury claim. Even if you didn't miss a day of work or have to go to the doctor, you still have a right to be compensated for your injury. In a personal injury claim, many things are considered and given monetary value. You could very well get compensation for factors in your case that are not related to financial loss. 

Never assume that you don't have a personal injury case. If you've been injured, talk to an attorney like Glaser Steven J atty about your rights. You might be surprised by how the law protects you and makes sure that you are compensated for your injuries. 

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