Whether you’ve been injured in a motor-vehicle accident, slip and fall accident, been attacked by a pet, suffered from medical malpractice or negligence, workplace injuries, defamation or an intentional act that caused physical or psychological injuries, you are entitled to seek compensation for these injuries through a process known as filing a personal injury claim. This area of law is known as the law of torts and is different from criminal law in that it is not the case which prosecutes the individual. Here, there is a dispute that needs to be settled between two parties based on negotiations or a jury trial. Our Westmeath personal injury lawyers should be contacted without delay, as personal injury claims should be filed within a stipulated time-frame.
In certain instances, victims may feel that they need not hire a lawyer at all. As our experienced Westmeath car accident lawyer and Westmeath slip and fall accident lawyer have seen, people who suffer “minor” injuries assume that it’s fine to accept a quick offer from the at-fault party’s insurance company to pay all medical bills. The insurers may also add a small additional sum and victims/their families could feel satisfied that this is the end of the matter. However, there are inherent dangers in such a situation. As our Westmeath injury lawyers would advise, it’s wiser to wait till you know the full extent and nature of your injuries before accepting any settlement. Many seemingly minor injuries could turn out to be major issues. Whiplash, internal organ damage or bleeding, fractures and tissue damage may not show up immediately but are potentially serious injuries.
Another issue with making a quick settlement is that as ordinary citizens we are often unaware of the range of damages we are entitled to. An experienced accident injury lawyer can advise clients to file for damages for pain and suffering, loss of income/wages, out of pocket expenses etc. that could provide a more satisfactory settlement. Often, we fail to calculate the long-term effects of such disasters and could give up any future claims when we make such settlements without the advice and guidance of a personal injury attorney.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)
