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Injured in an Accident? Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney

Accidents happen, but it's different when it happens to you or someone you love. An accident can be an inconvenience or it can change your life completely-it can be anything from a minor injury to permanent disability or even death. A personal injury attorney help you pursue fair compensation for your lost work time, medical bills, and pain and suffering so that you can focus on getting your life back on track.

The Clock is Ticking on Your Personal Injury Claim

Did you know that you have a limited amount of time to file a personal injury claim? This period of time is known as the statute of limitations, which can vary by state as well as the type of personal injury. If you don't file your personal injury claim within this time period, you forfeit your right to relief. An attorney can help you take action, but not if you wait too long.

Personal Injuries

When you think of personal injury cases, you probably think of getting hurt in a car accident or slipping on a wet floor. These types of injuries can occur as a result of negligence. Negligence is one legal theory that can entitle you to compensation for your injuries. To prove negligence, you must prove that there was duty owed to you by the offending party, who violated this duty by acting (or not acting), and this violation (breach of duty) was the direct cause of your injury through the natural progression of events. However, each negligence claim can have its own nuances and idiosyncrasies, which is one reason it may be important to have a personal injury attorney help sort out your claim.

A personal injury claim may also arise when someone intentionally causes you injury. Some examples may include where someone intentionally pushes you (battery) or unlawfully restrains you in a confined space (false imprisonment) or even causes you severe mental anguish (intentional infliction of emotional distress). These are just some examples of the many and varied personal injury claims that exist.

The Burden of Proof in Personal Injury Cases

The burden of proof in most personal injury trials is proof by a preponderance of the evidence. This means you must prove all the elements of your claim, by showing that the greater weight of evidence falls in your favor-i.e. more than 50%. This is a lower standard than its criminal counterpart ("proof beyond a reasonable doubt"). So don't be intimidated in seeking remedy for your injuries. Talk to a personal injury attorney to see if you are entitled to relief.