Numerous innocent Californians suffer from accidents caused by another’s negligence. When this happens, victims may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party or his insurance company in the hopes of receiving available compensation. But unless you have a litigation history, you probably do not know where to begin.
What Is the Process of a Personal Injury Claim?
The personal injury claims process can sometimes be very long and complicated. Most claims are settled, but others proceed to trial. It usually depends on the facts of the case, the strength of the evidence, and the willingness of the insurance company to negotiate.
Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
You do not need to engage a lawyer to represent you in the matter of your personal injury claim. Each claim differs. A lawyer can advise you on a case-to-case basis after reading your case.
Whom to Sue?
While many causes of personal injury are very clear, directly being the fault of one party, many others would be so very intricate. You could find yourself in a position where there is liability placed upon more than one party for your injury. In such cases, you would need help determining whom to sue.
Filing for Damages Recovery
Once liability is established, you will likely need to provide substantial evidence that another party was liable and at fault for the accident that injured you. The insurance company will examine your claim. The adjuster might bring you an offer of settlement within a very short time of receiving your claim, or they could outright deny it. However, it doesn’t matter what comes out; a California personal injury attorney can do the best job fighting for your rights and will let you know whether that settlement offer is fair. The first one probably won’t be.
Limitation of Time for a Claim
Each and every state within the United States offers a window of time in which a person is required to file a legal claim. Since these time boundaries vary significantly from one statute of limitations to another, it is not possible to understand them all.
Bottom Line!
Even while trying to recover and get back to your routine, filing a California personal injury claim can be quite overwhelming. For years of experience, Tenina Law has guided people like you through the process, demanding maximum compensation for the victims. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call or contact us today for a free consultation.
This article was written by Alla Tenina. Alla is a top Orange County personal injury attorney, and the founder of Tenina Law. She has experience in bankruptcies, real estate planning, and complex tax matters. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This website contains links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; the ABA and its members do not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites.