Myths about personal injury lawsuits
If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries whether they resulted from a car, truck or motorcycle accident, or as a pedestrian or passenger, or a slip and fall.
Because of all the myths surrounding personal injury cases as well as the attorneys who litigate them, people are hesitant to file a personal injury claim. Before dismissing the idea, you should take the time to learn all of the facts about real personal injury cases, not the ones that you’ve seen on TV shows or in the movies.
Personal injury cases are legal disputes that occur when one person suffers harm or injury from an accident due to negligence, carelessness, or an intentional act on the part of another party or entity. There are several types of personal injury cases, including, but not limited to:
- Car accidents
- Slip and fall
- Medical malpractice
- Dog bites
- Premises liability
- Wrongful death
- Product liability
While there are many myths surrounding personal injury lawsuits, familiarizing yourself with these misconceptions may help you make an informed decision about filing a personal injury claim.
Finding the truth
Common myths about personal injury lawsuits are:
- Personal injury cases involve long trials
- Minor injuries do not warrant a personal injury attorney
- Who pays? The party at fault will have to pay out-of-pocket.
- If you don’t have insurance, you don’t need a personal injury attorney
- You can file a personal injury case anytime
- You’re guaranteed compensation when your file a personal injury claim
- Personal injury lawsuits are frivolous
- The courts are bogged down with cases
- Holding out results in a larger settlement
- You can manage a personal injury claim by yourself
Personal injury claims are not about getting rich. They are about fairness. The purpose of the personal injury system is to provide the injured person with an avenue for financial compensation or to be “made whole” after suffering harm or being injured due to negligence by another party.
Who needs a consultation?
When injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you deserve to be compensated for economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and the cost of rehabilitation as well as non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.
Scott S. Harris, personal injury attorney in San Diego, has been helping clients throughout California obtain fair and equitable compensation for their injuries for over 30 years. Contact our office to schedule a free consultation.