Qualifications for a Good Personal Injury Case
In the event of a serious injury, you’re most likely going to be overwhelmed by all the surrounding legalities. It is imperative that you remain focused on your health and recovery first. Keeping your attention where it needs to be is crucial, and hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is your next move. Nevertheless, it can be a bit complicated to what qualifies as a personal injury, and when to hire representation.
The job of a personal injury attorney is to investigate the nature of the accident right down to every last detail, much in the way insurance companies investigate. Holding the negligent party and insurance companies responsible for your compensation is the foundation of a personal injury claim. The three main things that you want to look for in order to be sure you have a good personal injury case are:
Clear Liability
Damages
Assets
The type of injuries sustained in your accident can range from minor injuries to catastrophic, life-altering injuries or even wrongful death. Regardless of the degree of injury, if you have suffered any economic losses at all, you are going to want to obtain a personal injury attorney, and build a strong claim. So let’s take a closer look at the aforementioned three main things that make a good personal injury case.
Clear Liability
No matter how you ended up injured, whether an auto accident, slip and fall or a defective product, as long as someone can be held accountable, that’s a personal injury case. Clear liability means that there is strong evidence against the negligent party that proves they are responsible for your injuries. Examples include a ticket or other citation against the client in a motor vehicle accident case, or a report that should have caused changes to a hazardous area before your slip and fall. Clearly providing efficient evidence against the defendant will always go a long way toward ensuring your compensation.
Damages
The more serious the injury is, the greater the likelihood of receiving compensation becomes. Injuries such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, burns, and death all have the general nature of what makes a strong personal injury case. This does not mean that if someone else has caused you injury in a negligent way that it must be severe. However, the number of physical injuries and property damages sustained increases the strength of your case.
Assets
Highly experienced and qualified attorneys will always do an accurate analysis of the extent of coverage of the defendant in your case. If the defendant has good insurance coverage, this will result in far greater compensation. A good Delaware injury lawyer knows how to perform this investigation.
At Edelstein, Martin & Nelson, we have the experience you need in order to be on top of your personal injury case. We can assure you the most quality representation possible, and we provide every effort to make sure you file a successful claim. If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, do not hesitate to call (302) 295-5050 to schedule a free consultation today.
Sources:
https://www.dmv.org/insurance/how-car-insurance-companies-investigate-accident-claims.php
https://www.dmv.org/insurance/negligence-and-determining-legal-liability.php
