What are my rights?
About Personal Injury
Personal injury lawsuits arise when an individual is injured through the carelessness, negligence, or irresponsible behavior of another individual or organization. While those responsible in criminal cases are punished with fines and/or jail time, those responsible for personal injury are required to pay damages. Sometimes both criminal and civil charges are filed against someone who is alleged to have injured another (for example, against a drunk driver who caused a car accident).
If you decide to take legal action following a personal injury, you will file a claim against the responsible parties and their insurance companies to get money and other compensation for your injuries. The goal of a personal injury claim is to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries, that your medical bills are paid, and that your future interests are protected.
Because it’s important to gather and preserve critical evidence from witnesses, police officers and health care professionals immediately after your injury or illness, it is essential to hire a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Making a personal injury claim can be a complex and lengthy process. Though most personal injury lawsuits never progress to a jury trial, your case may be the one that does. Depending on the personal injury claim, a case may take nine months to two or more years to come to an end. Beware of "settlement mills" or law firms that are more concerned in quick settlements and easy profits than in protecting your best interests.
At Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey, we are known to insurance companies and big businesses as a law firm that will fight for our clients and their cases all the way to trial if necessary. Contact us if you have experienced a personal injury and would like to speak directly with an attorney. We are committed to returning calls and emails promptly so that you can get the answers you need.
