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Personal Injury Lawyer - Fiat Justitia

>> Top 5 Types Of Personal Injury Law Categories.<br>>> Seeking Help With A Personal Injury Claim.<br>>> How To Find A Personal Injury Lawyer.<br>

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Personal Injury Lawyer - Fiat Justitia

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  1. Personal Injury Lawyer “Fiat Justitia”

  2. Synopsis • Top 5 Types Of Personal Injury Law Categories • Seeking Help With A Personal Injury Claim • How To Find A Personal Injury Lawyer

  3. Top 5 Types Of Personal Injury Law Categories Personal injury types: • Bodily Injury • You have been physically injured because of someone else's negligent behavior. Accident lawyers should be contacted immediately in these cases. • Intentional • Assault and battery are considered intentional personal injury cases. You should definitely consult a personal injury lawyer if someone purposefully attempted to physically harm you. • Financial Injury • You have been impacted economically; for example, the value of your property has lowered because of another person or company. • Product Defect • If you have been injured because of defects in the design or assembly of any product, or because of breach of warranty or false claims about that product. You could file individually or as a member of a class action suit. • Slander and Libel • Your reputation could have been damaged by the behavior of another person or company and this could have led to tangible financial and physical injury.

  4. Cont… • Benefits • Many personal injury lawyers will not charge you any fee upfront. They will only accept payment in a personal injury case if the suit is successful. They will then take a percentage of the damages that are awarded. • Vehicle Accidents • Accidents involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles are the number one type of personal injury case in the United States today. All accidents can result severe injuries however other accidents involving motorcycles and large trucks tend to have more injuries per accident due to the type of vehicle involved. • Medical Malpractice • Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider fails to provide the proper patient care that meets or exceeds an acceptable standard of care, and the patient is injured as a result. • Injury from misdiagnosis • Injury from a dangerous drug • Slip and Fall Cases • Slips and falls can happen anywhere, from personal residences and retails stores to parking lots and playgrounds. Property owners have a legal obligation to provide a safe environment for visitors and customers who use their property. • Wrongful Death • Wrongful death is a type of personal injury claim that arises out of other personal injury claims. Wrongful death claims may arise out of car and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, slips and falls, or boating accidents. • Injury from someone’s intentional behavior • Injury from someone’s negligence • Injury from a defective product

  5. Seeking Help With A Personal Injury Claim • Damages Covered under Compensation • Here is a list of things that can be covered under the losses section of a personal injury claim. • Any financial loss occurred as a direct result from the case • Damages to your personal belongings, automobiles or home • Pain and Suffering as a result of the claim • Loss of your own personal enjoyment is also considered in a claim. • The state of Ohio does however hold in place a number of limitations regarding damages occurred during an injury claim. Some of those limitations are as follow: • For non-economic damages that are occurred during a claim, the plaintiff is limited to $250,000 or 3x the amount of economic damages. Whichever of the numbers is greater is what is available to a plaintiff • During a medical malpractice case, the limitations is set to $350,000 • In the case of a catastrophic injury whereas the brain is injured or a spinal injury, the limitations set forth may not be applied.

  6. Cont… • Modified Comparative Negligence • In the state of Ohio, they deem all personal injury accidents where the individual harmed is responsible for less than half of their injuries, they are able to pursue compensation by other parties involved in the lawsuit. If you are able to provide proof that the accident or injury is not the direct cause by your own fault by less than fifty percent, then other parties involved will be responsible for all damages occurred during the accident or injury. • Several Liability • In Ohio, the state allows for multiple parties to be held responsible during an accident claim. This allows for parties involved to be responsible for their own share during an accident or injury claim. As long as there is more than one party responsible, each party will be responsible for the compensation of damages occurred during the incident.

  7. Cont… • Personal Injuries Covered Under Lawsuits • Here are some of the things that you are covered under with personal injury claims: • Victims of a nursing home abuse claim • Attacks from vicious animals • Automobile Accidents • Accidents caused by distracted drivers are also included • Keep in Mind the Cost of Your Damages • You need to bear in mind the overall cost of your damages when thinking about a lawsuit or insurance claim. Bear in mind that any and all medical treatment can be and is expensive. This includes the present medical coverage, past and any future bills that come in due to an injury or claim. • Never Handle a Claim on Your Own • By dealing with an insurance company on your own, you are opening up a way for them to allow you to receive the least amount of money possible. You should never have to handle a claim on your own while dealing with your own problems.

  8. How To Find A Personal Injury Lawyer • Where To Start Looking • There’s always lawyers’ looking for clients with TV commercials, or with fliers or ads on the sides of buses. Believe it or not, the best place to start may be with your friends and family • The internet is also a great resource. Rather than looking at lawyer’s websites, look at directory websites. The local bar association will maintain a list of reputable lawyers in your area. Other resources include http://www.nolo.com/lawyers which divides lawyers by specialty. • What Is A ‘Good Lawyer?’ • Experience is always a good indication. If they have spend a lot more time representing a plaintiff, and you’re a defendant, they may not be the best person for you. • Many times you’ll end up speaking with a partner, when a less experienced associate may actually be doing the majority of the work. • Working With A Lawyer • Once you’ve decided on a lawyer, you’ll want to make sure you have a clear agreement with them that details who is paying for what, and when. More than that, you’ll want to be sure that they know exactly what outcome you’re hoping for. That is going to be the key factor when they decide how to pursue your case.

  9. The End • For more details, please visit - http://www.attkissonlawfirm.com/personal-injury/

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