Common accidents and injuries in the U.S. result in close to 30 million people requiring emergency treatment and are the third-leading cause of death. The most common injuries are sustained from auto vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and slips and falls. Additionally, people seek medical attention for animal bites, drowning, choking, and drug overdoses.
Many people are not sure if they have grounds for a personal injury claim and are uncertain about their chances of winning. You may be entitled to compensation if your injury was the fault of or caused by the negligence of a person, business, or government agency. In addition, you are entitled to compensation for the time you need to recover from your injuries, your medical costs, and the psychological effects of your injuries.
Chances of Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Your chances of winning are linked to how your injury occurred, the supporting evidence of fault, and the representation of good legal counsel. In the US, up to 95% of personal injury cases are settled before making it to trial. Additionally, unless they have a competent lawyer, many cases making it to trial don’t stand much of a chance of winning.
From the moment you file a personal injury claim, your insurance might immediately decide to offer a settlement, which you can try and negotiate. However, they often try to draw out the claim process and offer an unfair settlement. If they are unreasonable, but sure your circumstances deserve compensation,...
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