3 Common Autumn Injuries to Watch Out For

If you experience an injury due to autumn weather, you’ll want to take precautions to protect your health and your legal rights.

First, you’ll want to check yourself for injuries. If others were involved in the accident, see if they need emergency care. Call an ambulance regardless of whether you or the parties involved need it — it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Sometimes, people don’t realize the extent of their injuries in the immediate aftermath of an accident. They may not be thinking clearly or understand the severity of their injuries because specific symptoms haven’t yet arisen. Even if you don’t believe your injuries are severe, visit a local hospital or urgent care center for assistance. 

You should also make it a point to document the circumstances of the accident. Take pictures of the accident and its causes and effects, including the resulting injuries or vehicular damage. If there are witnesses present, make sure you get their contact information. 

Depending on the nature of your accident, you may need to consult with an insurance company to obtain compensation for your losses. It’s usually a good idea to speak with a lawyer before contacting an insurer, especially if you have a potential legal claim.

If you’ve suffered severe injuries in your car accident, it’s vital to consult with a lawyer before filing an insurance claim. An attorney can advise you of your legal options and the most appropriate action for securing compensation for your losses.

Take care of your health and monitor yourself for other injury symptoms in the days and weeks following your accident. If new symptoms appear, consult your physician and follow their orders for treatment.

Personal injury attorneys protect their clients' rights after an accident. Attorneys help injury victims understand who is liable for their injuries and the appropriate actions they can take to seek remuneration.

If you decide to pursue a personal injury claim against a negligent party, your attorney will put together a strong case with supporting evidence. They’ll also handle all communication with outside parties, including insurance providers and defendants so that you can focus on your recovery.

Furthermore, your personal injury attorney will determine the appropriate type and amount of compensation to demand from the defendant or their insurance provider and handle all aspects of the claim per state and federal laws.

Hiring a personal injury attorney can be a significant source of relief for anyone injured in an accident.

If you’re partially responsible for the accident that led to your injuries, you may still be able to recover some financial compensation.

The amount you can recover depends on the laws in your state. Some states allow victims to recover compensation if they’re less than 51% responsible for the accident, while others don’t.

An attorney can help determine whether you’re partially at fault for your accident and what laws apply to your claim. If you’re still eligible for compensation despite being partly liable for your accident, your lawyer will work to ensure you receive the appropriate damages for your losses.

Each state has its statute of limitations restricting the time an accident victim has to file a personal injury claim. In most states, the statute of limitations is between two and five years.

If you’re considering a personal injury claim, it's best to seek legal advice sooner than later. Over time, accident victims tend to forget essential details of their cases, and obtaining supporting evidence may become more challenging.

Schedule a free consultation with the experienced attorneys at Morgan and Morgan to learn more about the time constraints related to your claim. We can initiate your lawsuit quickly to increase your chances of recovering damages.

Most personal injury attorneys, including those at Morgan & Morgan, work on a contingency agreement. This type of agreement awards your lawyer a percentage of any sum they procure on your behalf and prevents them from charging fees unless they win a settlement or court verdict.

In other words, we don’t get paid unless you do.

When you schedule a no-cost consultation with a Morgan and Morgan attorney, we’ll go over the particulars of the contingency agreement with you so you can make an informed decision about whether to pursue legal action.

The majority of personal injury claims resolve through settlement outside of court. Most cases that go through the settlement process take up to a year to resolve, but some conclude in a matter of months.

If your claim is one of the few that goes to trial, it may take several years to resolve. An attorney can advise you of the likelihood of your case resolving through settlement or ending up in a courtroom.

Seek qualified legal advice before accepting any settlement offer from an insurance provider. When insurers catch wind of accidents resulting in severe injuries, they often try to prevent significant financial exposure by offering subpar settlements to the victims.

Instead of accepting the first settlement offer you receive, talk to your attorney about whether the quoted sum is adequate. They’ll help you determine whether a particular agreement is fair or worthy of your pain and suffering.

The attorneys at Morgan and Morgan proudly assist injury victims in recovering the compensation they need to move on with their lives following a severe accident. If you’re considering taking legal action against a negligent party for hurting you, we can help. Complete our quick online contact form today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.