When you sustain an injury caused by an accident that occurred due to the negligent actions of another party or entity, you have a right to pursue fair and just compensation by filing a personal injury claim. The compensation you receive can cover the cost of your medical bills and lost wages if you have to take time off from work to recover. How exactly would you know if you have a valid personal injury claim? There are a few different requirements that are necessary to fulfill in order to hold someone liable for your injuries.
THE BASICS OF A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
To have a valid personal injury claim, it is not necessary for the actions that caused your injuries to be intentional. Regardless if it was done on purpose or not, you must only show that the accident was the fault of the party you are filing the claim against and that your injuries were caused by the accident.
- Did the other party act negligently? Although it does not matter if the party that caused the accident meant to hurt you, it is still necessary to prove that he or she acted negligently. For example, if someone ran a red light and accidentally hit you, resulting in a broken arm and a concussion, you would be able to file a personal injury claim.
- Did the negligent act result in an injury? The injury you sustained must have been caused by the accident that was caused by the negligent person for you to have a viable personal injury claim. If no injuries are present, or the injuries you have were not caused by the accident, you would not have any damages to claim.
- Did the injury you sustained result in damages? If the injuries you sustained did not result in any damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, you would not have any recoverable damages for which you could receive compensation. Without any recoverable damages, you would not be able to file a personal injury claim.
Remember, the only way to be certain if you have a personal injury claim is to consult with an experienced attorney to review the details of your case.
SPEAK TO AN EXPERIENCED TULSA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER!
If you sustained an injury that was caused by another party’s negligence, you should reach out to a skilled personal injury attorney to pursue compensation. At Richardson Richardson Boudreaux, PLLC, our team of Tulsa personal injury attorneys will fight on your behalf to ensure the responsible party is held accountable for the injuries you suffered.
Start filing your personal injury case today and contact our team at 918-492-7674 to request a free consultation with one of our attorneys.