Pembroke Personal Injury Attorneys

Why Should You Have to Pay for Someone Else’s Negligence?

When someone’s negligence actions lead to your injuries and damages, you may not know what to do to recover compensation. Many people don’t even know that they can recover compensation. The legal basis of a personal injury claim is to make the damaged person whole again. This is done by repayment for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and long-term disabilities resulting from the injuries.

It is okay if you are unsure of your legal options for pursuing damages. That’s why we are here. We are a personal injury law firm, and our primary objective is to help you recover the expenses incurred because someone else injured you. Jarrett & Price, LLC has experienced personal injury lawyers who are ready to fight for your rights and hold negligent people accountable for their actions.

Do you have more questions than answers regarding your injuries and how you will be made whole? Call 855-909-3021 to schedule a free consultation where your legal questions will be answered by a knowledgeable attorney. In the meantime, we will explain what goes into a personal injury case and how our Pembroke personal injury lawyers can help you.

What Types of Personal Injury Claims Are There?

This is a broad question with an even broader answer. When you boil things down, a personal injury claim requires two things: you were injured by another person, and that person’s actions were negligent or reckless. In this light, just about any injury caused by another person could be considered a personal injury claim.

However, here is a list of the most common personal injury cases we have experienced:

Motor vehicle accidents
Commercial truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Bicycle accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Dog bites and other pet attacks
Wrongful death cases
Medical malpractice
Defective product claims
Workplace accidents

Is the cause of your injury on this list? Then we can likely help you. Do you not see the cause of your injuries here? Call our law firm to find out if you still have a personal injury claim.

What Are Damages and How Are They Recovered?

After hiring a personal injury attorney, one of the first steps of the legal process is identifying your damages and determining their worth. Damages are the money awarded to an injured person to compensate for the actions of the responsible party.

Compensatory damages are considered to be either economic or non-economic. Non-compensatory damages are called punitive damages.

Economic Damages

This category of damages is verified through bills, invoices, and other types of documentation. They often include:

Medical expenses
Future medical costs
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Property damage
Out-of-pocket expenses

In wrongful death claims, the decedent’s surviving family members are able to sue the responsible party or parties for certain costs. Even though this compensation does not bring their loved one back, it can help cover expenses and services lost. In a wrongful death claim, damages, including

End-of-life medical care
Funeral expenses
Lost benefits and wages once provided by the deceased
Pain and suffering

Non-Economic Damages

This category of damages doesn’t often come with receipts or bills. They are the things injured victims must live with as a result of their injuries. They often include the following:

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Loss of consortium or companionship
Disfigurement or life-long disabilities
Mental anguish

Punitive Damages

These are non-compensatory damages meant to punish extremely negligent, reckless, or intentional acts. They require considerable evidence to prove the negligence. Punitive damages aren’t often awarded in personal injury cases, but when they are, they are usually capped at $250,000, except for in extreme cases like DUI-related deaths, where there is no cap.

Your personal injury lawyer in Pembroke will be able to work with you to assess the total damages of your case and the minimum financial settlement that will be pursued. The goal is to receive maximum compensation to cover the injuries, physical and mental pain, and property damages you have suffered.

What is Liability and How Do You Prove It?

Determining liability allows us to know who we will be holding accountable for your compensation. There are a broad range of people or businesses who can be held liable for compensating your injuries, such as:

The person who caused your injuries
Insurance companies
Businesses in the case of premises liability
Municipalities and states for improperly maintained roads and walkways

And in the case of commercial truck accidents:

The truck driver
The trucking company
The owner of the truck
The business or person responsible for truck maintenance
The business or people responsible for safely loading cargo
Truck part manufacturers
The driver’s and company’s insurance companies

Sometimes, there are multiple parties liable for your compensation.

The Four Pillars of Proving Liability

Your personal injury lawyer will need to establish liability by proving the following four things:

Duty: The responsible party had a legal obligation to act or operate in a safe manner.
Breach: They breached that duty of care with negligence, reckless, or intentional actions.
Causation: That breach led to your accident and your injuries.
Damages: As a result of the accident, you suffered measurable damages.

The Legal Process of Proving Liability

You may be wondering how your personal injury attorney will prove who is liable, why you deserve compensation, and how much you should be paid.

This is done through a variety of legal services that require knowledgeable attorneys with professional experience. They will gather evidence like:

Medical records
Medical bills
Witness statements
Police reports
Accident reports
Insurance claims
Security camera footage
Dashcam footage
Anything else that will validate your claim

They will also employ the services of expert witnesses and medical professionals to prove your non-economic damages and how you should be compensated for them. Using the testimony of accident recreation experts can help paint a narrative of how you were injured by the responsible party.

At Jarret & Price, LLC, if there is a resource that will help us seek maximum compensation, we will use it. To us, “good enough” is not good enough. We understand that this is your life we are talking about. Call 855-909-3021 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.

What are Common Injuries Covered in Personal Injury Claims?

You may be searching the internet to see if your particular injury can lead to a successful personal injury lawsuit. Here are the most common injuries people suffer in injury claims, but again, if your injury isn’t on this list, you could still have a valid claim.

Whiplash
Concussion
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Spinal cord injuries
Back injuries
Broken bones
Soft tissue injuries
Internal bleeding
Organ damage
Burns
Cuts, scrapes, and bruises
Amputations
Loss of senses, like eyesight or hearing
Psychological trauma
Paralysis
Scarring and disfigurement
Death

How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Help?

We can’t speak for other lawyers, but at Jarret & Price, LLC, our primary concern is your best interest and safety. That means taking as much of the load off of you as possible so you can concentrate on your recovery and family instead of fighting a legal battle.

As our client, our legal representation covers:

Free consultation to determine if you have a case
Investigating the case and gathering evidence
Identifying liable parties
Calculating damages
Communicating with the insurance companies
Handling the legal legwork and filing
Ensuring a timely claim that falls within Georgia’s two-year statute of limitations
Consulting medical experts and other expert witnesses
Negotiating settlement offers to ensure you receive fair compensation
Filing a lawsuit if necessary

When the negligent party or their insurance companies want to play hardball, we are ready for swift and aggressive litigation. You can feel confident that your case is in good hands with frequent updates and legal insight. Once you are a Jarrett & Price, LLC client, you won’t have to worry about missing anything because we will have you covered.

When Should You Call a Pembroke Personal Injury Lawyer?

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is two years. That doesn’t give you much time to investigate the case, address the liable parties, and negotiate a fair settlement.

You should call 855-909-3021 as soon as possible to get started on your case with a Jarrett & Price, LLC personal injury lawyer.

Are you worried about affording a personal injury attorney? Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning you can have knowledgeable legal representation, even if you don’t have immediate access to cash. Even better, we stand by our work, and if you don’t win your case, we don’t get paid.

You likely have more to lose than you know. Call today.