Dispelling 3 Personal Injury Myths

The rules and regulations that underlie personal injury law are complex and confusing. By dispelling three common myths regarding personal injury law and speaking with a California personal injury attorney, you can obtain the compensation you deserve.

Myth 01: You Can Only Obtain Compensation For The Injuries You Are Currently Experiencing

Many people believe you can only obtain compensation for the injuries you are currently experiencing.

Just as an example, if you were in a car accident, and your legs were broken as a result, then you can only obtain compensation for this injury.

This prevents you from obtaining compensation for the emotional suffering you have endured, the future losses you will endure, and anything else that might arise.

More specifically, it would prevent you from obtaining compensation if it were real. But, it isn’t.

You can obtain compensation for the injuries you are currently experiencing. You can also obtain compensation for the future losses that this injury creates, such as future medical treatments and ongoing care, among other things.

Myth 02: You Only Need To Prove Fault To Obtain Compensation

If you would like to obtain compensation for an injury that occurred as the result of someone else’s negligence, then proving fault is what you will need to do.

Outside of proving fault, though, you must also prove the following:

• The injury that you experienced led to your injuries and, in turn, the circumstances you are undergoing.
• The damages created by these injuries are worth a certain amount of compensation.

A quick example of the above is as follows: you may be able to prove that a negligent driver crashed into you but, in doing so, you must prove that this injury was expensive and that this injury was caused by the car crash.

If you can prove the above, then you can obtain compensation. But, if you can’t, obtaining compensation will be a lot more challenging.

Myth 03: You Can File A Personal Injury Claim At Any Time

If you receive an injury as a result of someone else’s actions, then California’s general statute of limitations for filing an injury claim gives you two years. Some other applicable statute of limitations can be as short as six months.  The clock for filing your injury claim starts on the date on which the injury occurred.

A failure to file a personal injury claim within the statute of limitations will make it very difficult, if not impossible, for you to obtain the compensation you are entitled to.

Speak With A Northern California Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you were injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, you can obtain compensation for this injury with the appropriate legal assistance.

Speak with a Northern California personal injury attorney at Maire & Deedon today, and we will help you obtain the compensation you deserve.