What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Do?

When life takes an unexpected turn and you find yourself injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may find yourself facing not only the challenges of the injury but also the complexity of a lawsuit to pursue compensation. Navigating legal cases is rarely simple, let alone when you’re injured and frustrated. 

Partnering with an experienced personal injury lawyer can be the first step toward reclaiming your life and getting the compensation you deserve. In this blog post, we’ll explore what personal injury lawyers do, the types of cases they handle, and how Capital Injury Law can help you navigate your claim.

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

Personal injury lawyers specialize in legal cases that involve physical or psychological injuries resulting from the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. Their primary role is to advocate for clients who have been harmed and to help them secure fair compensation for their losses. This includes:

• Evaluating Your Case: A personal injury lawyer will review the details of your case, determining its merits and advising you on the best course of action.
• Gathering Evidence: They help you gather all necessary documentation, including medical records, accident reports, and witness statements, to build a strong case.
• Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Personal injury lawyers are skilled negotiators who will communicate with insurance companies on your behalf to ensure you receive a fair settlement.
• Representing You in Court: If a settlement cannot be reached, they will represent you in court, presenting your case to a judge or jury.

What Falls Under Personal Injury Law?

Personal injury law encompasses a broad range of cases where individuals suffer harm due to another’s actions. It can include accidents, like car collisions, and sometimes intentional torts, like assault or defamation. Personal injury claims that involve an accident focus on proving negligence. In the case of an intentional tort, purposeful wrongdoing must be proved. Intentional torts can be both a civil lawsuit and a criminal charge in some cases.

Here are some of the most common personal injuries we work with at Capital Injury Law.

Car Accidents and Pedestrian Accidents

Traffic collisions are among the most frequent causes of personal injury claims. Whether you were in a vehicle or struck as a pedestrian, your case is to prove that the driver acted negligently. This may mean they were speeding or driving recklessly, or it may simply mean they weren’t paying proper attention to the road. 

Car accidents often involve more than one person at fault, adding an additional layer of complexity to the case. Each state has its own laws about cases where the defendant is partially at fault. 

Dog Bites

Dog bite incidents can lead to physical and emotional trauma. If you’ve been bitten, a personal injury lawyer can help determine liability and pursue compensation from the dog owner’s insurance.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Premises liability cases often arise from slip and fall accidents due to unsafe conditions on someone’s property. These cases can be challenging since you must prove your fall resulted from an unsafe condition created by someone’s negligence. Additionally, it may be complicated to determine who is at fault if the person who occupies the property is not the owner. 

Workplace Injuries

Most workplace injuries are settled outside of court since most states require employers to have workers’ compensation insurance. Only in specific situations can an employee file a worker’s compensation lawsuit instead of pursuing compensation through the designated system. Personal injury lawyers can help you navigate the complex system whether it’s a workers’ compensation claim or a lawsuit.

Product Liability

If you’ve been injured by a defective product, you may be able to claim compensation from the manufacturer. There are three main types of defects in product liability claims.

Design defect: Part of the item’s design made it unsafe, such as a toy that has a sharp edge.

Manufacturing defect: An error in the manufacturing process leads to a hazard, such as a broken component that makes the product dangerous.

Marketing defect: The company failed to warn consumers of potential risks or side effects.

How Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help Your Case

Some personal injury cases are simple. If your neighbor’s dog bites you, your neighbor and their insurance may be quick to cover your medical bills. But oftentimes, personal injury law is more complex. It may be unclear who is at fault and how much compensation is owed. Even if it seems clear, the defendant and their insurance might not agree to a settlement.

Personal injury lawyers can make all the difference for complex, severe injuries, or those with unsuccessful settlements that must go to court. They have the expertise to navigate the legal system, negotiate with insurance companies, and maximize your compensation. Hiring a personal injury lawyer means you are more likely to win the case and more likely to receive higher compensation. 

Claim the Compensation You Deserve with Capital Injury Law

If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, don’t hesitate to reach out to Capital Injury Law. We are dedicated to fighting for your rights and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation, and let us help you navigate this challenging time with compassion and expertise.