Personal Injury Lawyers

Many people seem to have incorrect information about how a personal injury lawsuit works. This misunderstanding can make them hesitant to file a lawsuit when it can be beneficial.

We hope to explain the purpose of personal injury lawsuits and how to file them.

Last Updated: November 15, 2022

Fact-Checked and Legally Edited by: Attorney Aaron Dickey

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What is a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

The legal term "personal injury" is when injuries are caused to a person.

A personal injury lawsuit is a lawsuit filed against a person or company responsible for causing or contributing to cause that injury.

To file a personal injury lawsuit, our law firm must be able to show that your injury or illness was caused by that person's or company's negligence.

Types of negligence can include; reckless conduct, gross negligence, (willful and wonton) intentional misconduct, and product liability.

This injury can be to a person's body, mind, or emotional state, but not property.

If you were injured or developed an illness because of someone else's negligence, our personal injury lawyers could seek financial compensation for damages.

Financial compensation for damages can include payment for:

Diminished Quality of Life
Medical Bills and Co-Pays
Pain and Suffering
Lost Wages
Out of Pocket Expenses

Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Your right to file your personal injury lawsuit will depend on the type of injury and how that injury occurred. What kind of lawsuit our firm can file for you will be based on who can be proven to be negligent.

The defendant (person or company) responsible for your injury is called the negligent party. How your injury occurred determines who can be negligent.

Injuries where a person can be the negligent party:

Car or Truck Accident (The Driver or Owner of the Other Vehicle)
Trips, Slips, and Falls (The Property Owner)
Assault and Battery (The Person Who Assaulted You)
Medical Malpractice (The Medical Professional Responsible)

In our experience, when people think of personal injury lawsuits, they think of the types of injuries listed above.

While some of the injuries listed above may also mean that a company is responsible. There are specific types of lawsuits that are filed against companies.

Product Liability

Dickey Law Firm files product liability lawsuits when a person is injured or develops a disease related to using a company's product.

For these cases to succeed, it must be proven that the company knew that its product could cause harm and continued to manufacture, sell and distribute it anyway.

Occupational Disease

An occupational disease is where a worker in a specific industry or job develops a chronic illness related to their work performance.

Our law firm may be able to hold a company responsible when the cause of a person's disease stems from their work environment.

A company may be held responsible when the cause of a person's disease stems from their work environment.

These work environments often expose workers to harmful products like asbestos or benzene. These cases typically come to light when a particular occupation shows more instances of a disease than the general American public.

If you've been diagnosed with a deadly disease or cancer and think it is occupational or product-related, please contact us today. One of our personal injury attorneys can evaluate your injury and determine if you have a case in minutes.

How To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Many people hear the word lawsuit and think of a very complicated legal process. However, our attorneys will work to make the process as easy as possible for you and your family.

A personal injury lawsuit in its most simple form is a document that states:

Your name.
You were diagnosed with an illness or suffered an injury.
What caused your disease or injury.
Whom you believe is responsible for the injury.

Once our attorneys have established this basic information, they handle the complicated part of holding the person or company that injured you responsible.

Why File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Filing a personal injury lawsuit with our firm may be the only way to receive the most financial compensation possible. Filing a lawsuit also gives you the opportunity to tell your story in court.

Telling your story gives the court a way to hold people or companies accountable for your illness or injury.

The court may also decide to award you punitive damages to punish the people or companies for their wrongdoing.

The only disadvantage is that a personal injury lawsuit can take over a year even to be placed on the court's trial calendar. However, most personal injury cases never make it to trial.

Companies will typically settle during the discovery process or on the courtroom steps to avoid telling your story in front of a jury.

Why Dickey Law Firm?

Dickey Law Firm has helped hundreds of families through the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit. We have the experience to help you receive the most financial compensation.

The verdicts and settlements for personal injury lawsuits can vary greatly. Here are a few examples of the results our network of attorneys have been able to secure for our clients:

Over $1 million policy limit for mother of 2 injured in commercial trucking accident
$990,000 for a boy who was injured in a train yard
$730,000 for a person injured in a construction accident
$500,000 policy limit for a person injured in a rollover SUV accident
$235,000 for a person injured due to slip and fall

You Have Limited Time to File a Personal Injury Claim

Every personal injury legal claim has a time limit. If you contact us today, we will ensure your rights related to your injury are protected before your time runs out.

Each case is unique, and our experienced lawyers will take the time to explain your rights.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asbestos

How much will a personal injury lawyer cost?

Most lawyers work on what is called a contingency fee agreement. A contingency fee agreement means that a lawyer will only receive a percentage of the compensation they can secure for you.

That also means that the lawyer only gets paid if you do. You should also never have to pay any upfront costs.

All court costs should be paid with the compensation earned. Different lawyers will operate off of various percentages.

How long will it take to get paid from a personal injury lawsuit?

How long you can wait to receive payment for your lawsuit can be based on the type of personal injury lawsuit you're filing. Different forms of litigation have different time frames in which there resolved.

The two primary outcomes of a lawsuit are a settlement, where the defendant settles outside of court, and a verdict that a court awards.

Personal injury settlements can occur anytime but usually require an investigation that takes several months to complete.

‍A Trial can take up to a year to a year and a half for a trial date to be assigned and can be appealed.

Should I wait until I'm better to file a personal injury claim?

No, you should not wait to consult an attorney about your injury claim. While many may want to feel better before pursuing a case, there is a time limit on how long you have to file.

This legal time limit to act is called a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations on personal injury claims can be as short as six months.

There is no reason to wait to discuss your legal options. An attorney can help guide you through how long you have to file and assist you in making the right decision.

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