Hi! My name is Sam, and I started this blog to help other injured people. Before you start reading, let me tell you a little about myself. Ten years ago, I slipped on a slice of fruit in a grocery store. My leg slid out from under me, and in a freak twist, it was rendered useless. I could no longer work and struggled with intense pain every day. Luckily, I found an accident and injury attorney who was able to get me the compensation I needed to cover my medical bills and my lost time at work. However, while I waited for the settlement to come through, I had to get creative physically and financially. This blog is dedicated to anyone who is in that limbo position. I hope the posts here help you decide what to do while you wait for the results of your trial.
If you have recently been involved in an auto accident, a slip and fall accident or another situation in which you were injured due to no fault of your own, you could be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, due to the pain of recovering from your injury and anything else that you might be going through, you might not be in a rush to meet with a lawyer right away. Even though that is certainly understandable, it's typically best not to wait when filing one of these suits. Instead, you should meet with an attorney as soon after your accident as possible. These are a few reasons why.
1. Get Witness Information While It's Still Fresh
You might think that you will never forget the details of your accident, but things could become a bit fuzzy for any witnesses that you might have. Witness testimonies can be extremely helpful, however, so it's smart to work with a lawyer while everything is still fresh in your witnesses' minds. In fact, you might find that your own memory of the incident is a lot clearer if you work with an attorney right away, too. Since every detail counts in these cases, this is important.
2. There May Be a Statute of Limitations
Depending on where you live and what type of case you are filing, there may be a statute of limitations. This means that you may not be able to hold the responsible party responsible after a certain period of time has passed. The statute of limitations typically leaves you ample time to file a lawsuit, and the types of limitations on your case will vary based on your situation. However, you don't want to wait too long to talk to a lawyer, only to find that there is nothing that can be done about your case since it's "too old."
3. Handle Medical Bills Before They Pile Up
The medical bills are sure to start rolling in like crazy shortly after your accident, and as you attend follow-up appointments, they're sure to come in even more. Over time, these bills can affect your credit or take a toll on your finances. By doing something about your case right away, however, you may be able to get help with your medical bills right away. You may also be able to get other financial assistance, such as help with your bills while you are unable to work and are recovering from your injury.
As you can see, it's never a good idea to wait too long before filing a personal injury lawsuit. Instead, work with a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can for best results. For more information, contact a law firm like the Law Office of Daniel E Goodman, LLC.
Share6 May 2016
