SELECTING THE RIGHT ATTORNEY FOR YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Many people are unsure how to find a personal injury attorney or how to get personal injury help. Do you just call the attorney you see most often on TV? Does that make him or her the best attorney? Is there a difference if your injury was in the workplace, an automobile accident or a slip and fall at a shopping center? What about if the cause of your injury was a defective product or faulty construction?
The reality is that you must find an attorney that is competent in the area in which you are injured and who will diligently pursue your case on your behalf. The attorney should communicate with you on a regular basis, be responsive to your phone calls and inquiries and give you the feeling that there is no one who you would feel better having as your attorney. The stuff you see on TV about no fee unless you win, etc. – is misleading. All personal injury attorneys work on a contingent fee, which means they all offer the same fee arrangement. Your selection should therefore be based on the issues that make one attorney different from the other. The question you need to ask is, “Will this attorney do a great job for me?”
A personal injury is a physical, mental or emotional injury and lawsuits usually result when the injury is the result of negligence on the behalf of another individual, business or other entity. Personal injury claims should be made as soon as possible since there are statutes of limitations that limit the amount of time you have to file a claim. There is a wide range of difference in the way in which personal injury attorneys practice. You want to have one that takes the time and invests the resources in documenting your case, preserving evidence and forcefully pursuing your claim.
Law and Reality has selected a premier group of Personal Injury attorneys to handle injury claims. Our selection process is not based upon what you see on TV – it is based on our years of experience in the legal community and our knowledge of the quality and competency of the lawyers in the community. Depending on the type of injury, we will put you in direct contact with the attorney we believe best suited to your specific circumstance.
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AUTO ACCIDENT, DOG BITE, SLIP & FALL CLAIMS
If you are injured in an auto accident, you need to engage an attorney right away. Often times, the insurance company will reach out to and suggest they can assist with your claim and allow you to avoid the need for an attorney. Don’t make this mistake! The insurance company is looking out for the insurance company! You need an attorney that understands the laws – of no fault, first and second party claims and how and what rights the insurance company has. Law and Reality will make sure the attorney for you is an expert in auto injuries.
Dog Bite cases and Slip and Fall are also situations where you need an attorney to make sure you receive the compensation you are due. Do not believe the insurance adjuster – because they are not looking out for you. You should only use an attorney who has handled many dog bit or slip and fall cases. These cases have special nuances that the experienced attorney is familiar with – which can make the difference between a good recovery compared to little or no recover.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
If a Mistake Occurs, they will not Admit it!
Every medical encounter that does not result in a positive outcome does not mean that the doctor or hospital committed malpractice. Under the law, Medical Malpractice occurs when the action of a physician, hospital, nursing home or other healthcare provider results in harm to a patient and the care provided is below the accepted standard of care for the condition.
The “reality” is that the medical provider will not tell you if a mistake was made. Often times, they will do the opposite. Here are the important rules you need to know in this area:
#1 – If you suspect Malpractice Occurred, you should engage an attorney to investigate the case.
#2 – You have a limited time frame to assert the claim; so you should not wait.
#3 – Medical Malpractice is a specialized area and you must be sure your attorney has the expertise.
Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
Anesthesia mistakes. If an error is made in the administration of anesthesia and it results in major complications, a patient may have a valid medical claim.
Surgical errors. If a surgeon’s conduct is below the accepted standard of surgical care, and the negligence causes injury or harm to the patient, the patient has grounds for a case of medical malpractice. Errors can go beyond acceptable risks or complications that could arise in surgery. Inadequate preoperative planning, miscommunication, and neglect are causes for surgical malpractice claims.
Nursing home abuse and negligence. Abuse or negligence of patients in nursing homes are grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. The federal definition of abuse is “the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish.” Neglect differs from abuse in that it is unintentional. Neglect is caused by inaction or indifference, not willful intent to harm the patient. However, both abuse and negligence can lead to physical, mental, and/or emotional harm of the patients.
Wrongful death. Wrongful death occurs when a patient dies due to preventable medical errors which breaches the duty of care. A medical malpractice lawsuit in these situations can be on behalf of the deceased, as well as the close family members who suffer compensable losses as a result of this death.
Birth injury. Childbirth-related injuries can refer to those suffered by the mother or those incurred by the newborn baby. Injuries caused by the misuse of instruments or other medical errors may be grounds for a case of medical malpractice.
Cosmetic surgery errors. Cosmetic surgery includes both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. When surgical errors occur as a result of negligent conduct, a patient can suffer considerable damages, which can give rise to a valid claim for medical malpractice.
Emergency response mistakes. Medical malpractice laws are unique for emergency medical care. First responders have legal protection from medical malpractice, unless they acted recklessly or with the intent to harm. Standard medical malpractice rules do apply to ER doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel. Under certain circumstances, hospitals can be sued for medical malpractice as employers of ER medical personnel. With the complexity of the laws regarding medical malpractice for emergency response mistakes, it is best to contact a medical malpractice attorney to navigate the laws.
Medication errors. The three most common medication errors are the wrong medication given, the wrong dose given and the wrong directions for use. If a medication error results in serious injury or death, the patient or the patient’s loved one should consider a medical malpractice case.
Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose. The most common cases of medical malpractice are misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose a medical condition. Conditions most often overlooked or misdiagnosed include: cancer, allergic reactions, meningitis, and stroke, among others. Proving misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose is difficult. The proper course is to consult a medical malpractice lawyer.
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