PERSONAL
INJURY
Butkovich & Crosthwaite has experienced attorneys to help
assist people injured through the negligent or wrongful conduct of another. The
physical and emotional pain an injury can cause can affect all aspects of an injured
person's life as well as family and friends.
A Personal Injury is defined
as a physical or emotional injury caused by the negligent or wrongful conduct
of another person. The objective of a personal injury case is to hold the wrongdoer
responsible for compensation for the losses of the person injured.
Automobile
accidents are the most typical type of personal injury cases. In these situations
the injured party is required to prove that the defendant was negligent. The injured
party must also prove that the defendant's negligence caused the accident resulting
in the injury. A personal injury attorney can help an injured person establish
a case and navigate through this complex process.
Steps to take if you
think you have suffered a personal injury:
1. Keep any and all
documents that might be helpful to your personal injury case. These could include
the police report, medical reports, medical records, any photographs of the injuries,
the damage or of the scene of the accident, and any and all information you receive
from either party's insurance company.
2. Get general information,
and, if possible, obtain the insurance information from the other party. This
will help your attorney contact the insurance company of the at fault party to
notify them of your intention to file a claim for your injuries.
3.
It is also helpful if the injured party keeps a record of how the accident
occurred and any and all conversations that take place with the insurance companies
or anyone else involved in the accident.
Every state has a limited amount
of time in which to pursue a personal injury claim. The time period is called
the Statute of Limitations and depending on the type of injury, you could have
as little as one year to file your case into court. If you do not file your lawsuit
before the expiration of the Statute of Limitations, your claim could be dismissed
and you would lose your legal right to compensation for your injury. Due to the
restricted amount of time, it is essential to speak with an attorney as soon as
possible to protect your rights and assist you throughout this process.
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