Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Injuries occur in a wide variety of ways, and not all of them are preventable. Sometimes, accidents happen. More frequently, though, someone is at-fault for your injuries. When you suffer injuries because another person acts carelessly or negligently, you can file to collect compensation for your damages.
The best way to learn more about your legal options for compensation is to discuss your case with a lawyer. To schedule a free consult with a personal injury lawyer in Richmond, call Preszler Injury Lawyers today at 1-844-373-8202.
The Personal Injury Claims Process
Some ways compensable personal injuries occur include:
If you sustained an injury through any of the above, you may be eligible to file a claim.
British Columbia law allows accident victims to file a claim for personal injury against any party who caused their injuries. When filing for compensation, you must provide evidence to prove two things:
- Fault; and,
- Damages
In order to be successful with a claim, you must show that another party owed you a certain duty of care, and that it failed to uphold this duty. Showing that a party’s careless or negligent actions led to your injuries is key. Without proof of this, you generally cannot successfully claim compensation.
Even when showing proof of fault is a fairly simple process, demonstrating your losses and coming up with a fair settlement number can be complex. At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we regularly enlist the help of medical experts and other witnesses to accurately assess the damages you suffered and their long-term impacts on your physical, emotional, and financial health.
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
Having a qualified Richmond lawyer on your side is the best way to ensure your rights remain protected during the personal injury claim process. If you suffer injuries due to another person’s negligence, it is imperative to discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer before talking to the liable party — whether that is an individual, a business owner, a property owner, or an insurance company representative.
There are a number of common defences used by insurance adjusters and lawyers in personal injury cases; a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can help you successfully navigate these hurdles. For example, the liable parties may claim that you contributed to the accident. Your lawyer can work to minimize the harm this does to your claim, and maximize the amount of compensation you can recover.
Preszler Injury Lawyers can help you determine your legal options for compensation, collect evidence to prove fault and damages, and represent you in settlement negotiations or in court.
Valuing a Personal Injury Case
When someone else acts carelessly and causes you to suffer injury, you can claim a wide range of damages. Some of the most common losses include:
- Out-of-pocket medical costs;
- Cost of ongoing care and rehabilitation;
- Lost wages;
- Lost income from diminished ability to work;
- Pain and suffering damages;
- Loss of housekeeping abilities; and,
- Other injury-related costs.
Our lawyers will make assessing the value of your claim a priority, collecting evidence to prove all of your economic and non-economic losses. A number of factors contribute to calculating the value of your settlement, including the severity of your injuries, your ongoing care needs, and how your injuries impacted your ability to work and go about your everyday life.
Once we have determined how much you’ve lost due to your injuries, we can work to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance adjuster assigned to your claim. If a fair offer is not possible, your lawyer may recommend filing a claim with the court.
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Richmond
There is generally a two-year limitation period for all Richmond personal injury claims. This means you have only 24 months from the time of your injury to file an insurance claim or personal injury suit against the liable party.
There are some exceptions to this rule, however, and most do not work in your favor. If the party responsible for your injuries is the government, then you have a much shorter time to give written notice of your injuries. This is why it is paramount to discuss your case with a Richmond personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident.
You Can Speak with a Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer for FREE
Preszler Injury Lawyers offers free, no-obligation consultations to all Richmond injury victims. We can help you determine the strength of your case, explore your legal options, collect the evidence needed to prove negligence and damages, and negotiate your settlement. We handle all of our cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no fees until we win your case.
Call us today at 1-844-373-8202 to schedule an appointment.
