Q: What compensation can I receive if I have a PI claim?
A: Although it depends on the facts, if you have been injured, you can usually recover for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, property damage, and any permanent injury you have suffered. In some cases, other people (such as your spouse or family) may also be entitled to recover.
Q: When is another person liable for my injuries?
A: Again, the answer depends on the facts, but most commonly another person is liable if your injuries are the foreseeable result of that person’s negligence, which generally means carelessness toward you. In a few cases, another person can be liable for your injuries even if he or she was not careless. These cases are called strict liability cases.
Q: How long does it take to make a PI claim?
A: It depends on a lot of factors, including the complexity of the case and the reasonableness of everyone involved. Some PI claims settle very quickly, while others have to go to trial or even to appeal, although this is relatively rare.
Q: I am hurt and cannot work. How do I pay for a lawyer?
A: Most lawyers who handle PI cases work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you pay the lawyer a portion of what he or she recovers for you. This arrangement allows you to hire a competent lawyer even if you do not have the cash to do so.
Q: Is my PI case a good one?
A: Only a PI lawyer can answer that question. If you believe that you have a personal injury claim, you should contact our office as soon as possible.
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