Instances When You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney for a Compensation Claim

1. August 7, 2017 Instances When You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney for a Compensation Claim Getting involved in an accident is bad enough, but having to deal with the lingering consequences, such as the cost of treatments and rehabilitation, only make matters even worse. For the victim, having to deal with both the actual recovery and being able to afford treatments without draining the 1

2. family funds can be very stressful. This is why hiring a personal injury attorney is important. They can help victims obtain fair compensation to at least lessen the financial impact of severe injuries. Here are some of the instances when it would be best that you call an attorney, stat. Vehicular Accidents If you become involved in a fender bender and consequently suffered injuries from it, you’ll need a lawyer to help you file a claim for compensation from the person responsible. Sometimes, there’s more than just one other driver involved in the accident. Multiple car pile-ups can make identifying defendants tricky. Let your lawyer help you with the identification of the those at fault--otherwise, you may end up barking at the wrong tree, wasting a good deal of your time and energy. Construction Site Accident Whether you are a worker or an innocent passerby, you could be the victim of a construction site accident. From slips and falls to falling objects, or even faulty machineries and equipment, all of these could lead to serious injuries. Like in a vehicular accident, there could be multiple defendants named in a construction site accident case, such as the team leader, the site operations manager, or even the third party manufacturer of the faulty equipment. Medical Malpractice This involves a doctor, nurse, or other medical staff failing to provide the proper care for their patient. A medical malpractice case is unique in the sense that the consequences of the negligence 2

3. may not be immediately known. For example, a complication could develop because of wrong medication or dosage administered and it may take some time for symptoms to manifest. Thankfully, the statute of limitations count in such cases only begins at the time of discovery. In certain instances, the cause is immediately apparent, such as in the case of a missed or improperly implemented protocol in the operating room. Medical tools left inside the site of the operation or a wrong call that aggravated the patient’s condition are some of these cases. If the allegation is that the medical team were remiss in their duty of care, the patient or his family can consult with personal injury lawyer to study their options. These are just some of the more common types of cases that would require the help of a personal injury attorney. Schedule a consultation with them at the soonest possible time so you can have a clear picture of where your case stands and what legal remedies are available. About D&Z Law: D&Z Law is a California-based law firm that focuses on the practice area of personal injury law. We aim to help people who would like to seek compensation for the injuries they’ve sustained through the fault of another. We always provide quality legal services and fight aggressively for our client’s best interests in court. Sources: Common Kinds of Personal Injury Cases. AllLaw.com. Common Types of Personal Injury Cases. LegalMatch.com. 3