If you’ve recently been injured in an accident, you might be unsure of what to do next. You might be facing challenges regarding your emotional and financial health while also recovering from, sometimes, debilitating physical injury. After an accident, your life could be uprooted for weeks, months, or even years. You might find yourself missing too much work or, worse still, you might find yourself learning how to live a new life after learning to live with a permanent physical disability.
Of course, monetary compensation doesn’t make up for everything you might have lost due to personal injury, but it can provide a safety net to ensure that your family is covered financially if you’re unable to return to work. Claiming personal injury also ensures that the party responsible for the accident is held accountable.
Medical bills pile up after a serious accident and oftentimes families don’t know how they are going to pay them. Not only can you lose your hard-earned money paying for your or your loved ones’ medical bills, but you might not be able to replace any damaged property on your own. Not being able to provide security for your family and yourself after being involved in an accident might seem debilitating. If you need an attorney who will stand with you and protect what’s important to you, Tyler Rody is the one to call.
Are You A Good Candidate For Pursuing A Personal Injury Case?
- Was it someone else’s fault? If you are a victim of someone else’s negligence, then you may have a very successful case.
- Did you receive medical treatment for your injuries?If you have received medical attention for any wounds or other injuries you might have sustained in the accident make sure you have documentation of those visits to the doctor. They can also aid you in getting compensation.
- Is there insurance available to pay for your claim?The amount of compensation you might be able to receive depends on whether or not you have enough insurance to pay for your injuries– no matter how serious your injuries are.
- Are you filing a claim in time? If you experience an accident and want to file a personal injury claim you have three years to file it. If you are wanting to file a claim from over three years ago, we can assess your situation and see if you fit into the exceptions category.
- Is there damage to your property?After an accident, you might also have to deal with loss or damage of personal property. Make sure to document the things that have been damaged or destroyed in the event of an accident.
What Can You Recover From A Spartanburg Personal Injury Case?
After you’ve been in an accident, there are things that could potentially provide compensation for you and your family. If you are experiencing any of the following due to an accident, you could be entitled to compensation:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Loss of earning capacity
- The additional cost of household services
- And any other associated out-of-pocket costs
All of the aforementioned are considered economic damages. While economic damages are a factor, non-economic damages can often be more important. This could include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment for life
- Worsening of prior injuries
- Humiliation
- Reputation damage
- Emotional trauma
- Disfigurement
- Physical impairment
- Alteration of lifestyle
- Anxiety
Who Is Actually At Fault For Your Injuries?
After an accident, you must determine who exactly is at fault. If you have been in an accident, try your best to find witnesses to provide statements for you to better help your case. If there’s available video or photo evidence, like dashcam footage in the event of a car accident, make sure that you present that to your attorney.
Any bit of evidence is helpful when filing a personal injury claim. So, make sure you have any of the following critical evidence:
- Talk to witnesses, and record their statements, names, contacts, and accounts of the event.
- If you believe that any traffic violations played a part in the accident, make sure you make a note of it.
- Assess your medical records and consult medical experts about your injuries
- Visit the scene to take photographs
- Find video or photographic documentation of the incident
Should You Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
If you have recently been a victim of someone else negligence or wrong-doing, you might not know what to do or where to turn for help. This is where Tyler Rody comes in. Hiring a personal injury attorney is critical and can help with the following:
- Establish whether or not you have a case – If you suffer injuries due to someone’s carelessness, you’re likely to have an injury case.
- Pursue compensation for your damages – Mostly, accident victims who work with an attorney are more likely to achieve substantial settlements than those who represent themselves. Having an attorney like Tyler Rody help you navigate the world of low-balling settlements is a major plus.
Rody will work hard to make sure your case doesn’t get denied or dismissed. Contact the Law Office of Tyler Rody today.