Personal Injury Claims fall under the Law of Torts, which is state law, created through judges and by legislatures. Tort law consists of three general categories, intentional torts, negligent torts, and strict liability torts. These types of claims, or torts, consist of loss of earnings, pain and suffering, and reasonable medical expenses.

Personal Injury Claims entitle you to be compensated for the injuries and damages suffered as a result of another’s failure to exercise due care. Through a Personal Injury Claim, unreasonably unsafe actions that cause damage are recognized. Such as the following:

• Motorcycle Accidents
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Slip and Fall

When you have been involved in an accident, you need legal representation from an attorney who knows what your rights are and who can concentrate on your wellbeing. Do not assume that the insurance company or, the person at fault will keep your best interest as a priority.

During your free consultation, our experienced attorney will give you an overview of the maze of steps involved in the claims process, focus on your situation, and explain your rights and obligations as well as the responsibilities of the insurance company. He will also keep you up to date of all the developments and advise you at each step.

Bodily Injury

You are entitled to receive compensation for your physical and bodily injuries from the responsible party. These include your pain and suffering, inconvenience, hassle, and any long-term effects. The nature and extent of injuries, the permanency if any, and the time frame to recover all are taken into consideration when evaluating a bodily injury claim and to determine what monetary value would be fair to reasonably compensate you.

Medical Expenses

You are entitled to be paid for any reasonable Medical Bills and related expenses, which are incurred as a result of being injured by another. These medical expenses include hospital, X-rays, doctor visits, physical therapy, chiropractic care, nursing and any in-home care.

Loss of Income

Your loss of income is also compensable, even if you are self-employed. This includes time off from work because you are unable to perform your normal work related activities, as well as the loss of wages as a result of obtaining your needed medical care. You can also be compensated for any long term wage loss or a decrease in your ability to work within your profession.

Property Damage

In addition to your bodily injury claim is the loss of your property, i.e. the damage to your motorcycle or car as well as the replacement of any personal effects that were lost, damaged or destroyed. You are entitled to have your vehicle repaired at a body shop of your choice, including a dealership. If your car is a total loss, meaning it would be more expensive to fix the vehicle than to replace it, you are entitled to have it replaced at the fair market value.

You need an experienced attorney to assist you in this claims process in order to have the loss of your property adequately replaced or repaired.

Loss of Use

You are entitled to be compensated for cost of transportation while your vehicle is being repaired. This is generally based on a replacement vehicle, or on a per diem basis.

Each and Every Accident is Different

Each case has its own facts and circumstances that make it unique. No two cases are identical as each impacts an injured person differently, therefore, the outcome of every case cannot be compared to another. Our experienced attorney can look at all the facts and circumstances and provide you with sound legal advice, so you can be fully informed at every decision making step. It is essential for anyone injured in an accident to have the support, guidance, and assistance of our attorney.


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