Any injuries suffered in an accident because of negligence by someone else that results to psychological or physical suffering is considered personal injury. If you are planning to claim a personal injury Yorba Linda, note that any claims must be made within three years from the date of your injury. However, if you were involved in a car accident, the injury may not become evident until afterwards. If this is the case, then you can make a claim three years from the date of your diagnosis.
When making a personal injury claim, the very first step that you should make is hiring a licensed personal injury lawyer. Your lawyer will sit down with you and discuss the specifics of your case in relation to how much compensation you could get from the claim and your chances of making a successful claim. Based on what your personal injury, Yorba Linda attorney tells you, you should be able decide if you still want to make the claim.
These lawyers are different in terms of expertise, experience and the rates they charge. When making a hire, it is important that you find one with enough experience in dealing with personal injury claims. The lawyer should also have hands on experience and time needed for dealing with a court case, just in case it goes far.
As soon as you hire a lawyer, he should be able to make a claim on your behalf. The main steps for making a personal injury, Yorba Linda claim are as follows:
* Your lawyer will make the claim against the other party.
* The other party will decide whether to accept or reject your claim.
* You will be required to present evidence for making your claims to the other party’s lawyer.
* If the other party agrees to compensate you for your injuries, payments will be made and the case closed.
*If the other side fails to agree, your lawyer should then advice you on the next best step. In most cases, he/she will file a case with the court.
* An independent person will then settle your claims.
Before you make a claim get more information on the legal fees involved. This will put you in a better position of dealing with your finances in case you lose. There are solicitors who work on a no-win-no-fee basis. Therefore, if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be required to pay for their services. Find out especially if you are budget conscious. If you lose, you may be expected to pay legal fees for the other party. Know all your options first before you decide to make a claim. Your personal injury lawyer should be able to offer you more advice on this.
