Personal Injury Lawyer

Accidents happen when we least expect them to. When the accident results in injury, damage to personal property, or loss of life, victims have the option to exercise their right to explore options for taking legal action against those who were responsible. One duty of a personal injury lawyer can be to prove liability on behalf of the person who allegedly behaved negligently, causing such injuries, damages, or even loss of life. 

By taking account of the facts of the scenario, evidence, and witness testimony, a personal injury lawyer works to help their clients obtain a financial award for damages sustained as a result of negligent behaviors of another, by means of a civil lawsuit. Personal injury lawyers such as those at Hall-Justice specialize in specific types of personal injury claims. 

(Practice area specializations of personal injury lawyers are not limited only to these.)

Primary Personal Injury Practice Areas

Car Accidents

Car accidents can result in serious injuries and permanent disability. The ideal personal injury lawyer for car accident injuries has a complete understanding of local laws as they pertain to traffic and car accidents. The lawyer who represents the plaintiff, (the person who is seeking to file a complaint) works to prove negligence was a primary factor that contributed to the accident and subsequent damages in discussion, with the goal of maximizing compensation for such damages. Damages include but are not limited to medical costs, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and property damages.

Truck Accidents

Accidents involving large commercial trucks commonly cause serious injury, permanent disability, disfigurement, catastrophic property damage, and loss of life. The weight of a fully loaded commercial truck can exceed 40 tons. Even with a commercial truck without a load in haul there are immense forces involved that make accidents particularly devastating. A personal injury lawyer that specializes in truck accident cases should be able to demonstrate a proven record of successful outcomes and be prepared to respond to insurance companies who act to minimize the seriousness of the accident.

Slip and Fall

Injuries that result from slipping, tripping, or falling while visiting the property of another person, business, or group are commonly classified as Slip and Fall. Slip and fall personal injury cases often involve an examination of premises liability laws. Premises liability law is a legal concept that holds property owners to their duty to ensure their property is reasonably safe for visitors or that they are to adequately warn visitors of the presence of potential hazards. A personal injury lawyer should be able to demonstrate that they possess a thorough understanding of premises liability laws pertaining to the locality where the incident occurred.

Wrongful Death

When negligent behaviors of another person, business, or group of people are believed to have contributed to conditions that ultimately led to a loss of life, the personal injury claim is classified as a wrongful death. Although no dollar amount can restore the life of someone who lost their life wrongfully, compensation can help lessen the financial burden imposed on families following an untimely death. A wrongful death lawyer should approach each wrongful death case with empathy, respect, and consideration, and take the time to understand the unique needs imposed by this most challenging situation.

When To Act?

The sooner action is taken the better. There are laws known as statute of limitations that state a frame of time in which a personal injury complaint can be filed. For example If the incident happened 2 years ago, but the statute of limitations is 1 year, the claim may no longer be valid, although this notion is subject to exceptions. Consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after the incident to protect rights to legal recourse.