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When you get injured, hopefully one of your first thoughts after the injury is to contact a personal injury attorney. In our last article, several legal myths were discussed. In this article, we’ll now discuss several myths specifically in the personal injury sphere of law. Personal injury myths can be harmful to the image of personal injury law as a whole, and to those who file personal injury lawsuits. We at Lebaron & Jensen are expert personal injury attorneys, and we would like to bust these myths in order to allow you to better understand personal injury law.

Personal Injury Myth #1: Minor Injuries

The first personal injury myth that we will be busting today is the idea that sustaining a minor injury means that a person does not need a personal injury attorney. This is absolutely false. Whether you have experienced a major or minor injury as a result of an accident, you are entitled to get your medical experiences covered. In fact, insurance companies tend to offer tiny amounts of money to those that have experienced minor injuries, that will not possibly cover their medical bills. With a personal injury attorney, it will be much easier to acquire a reasonable settlement.

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Personal Injury Myth #2: I Don’t Need A Lawyer With Insurance

Another myth is that if you have insurance, then you do not need a personal injury attorney. This is not the case. Even if your insurance company will cover medical expenses and damages to your vehicle, insurance companies are businesses. That means they are looking to make as much money as possible, so they may not be offering you the settlement you deserve. With a qualified and experienced attorney, you will be able to negotiate with your insurance company to ensure that you get the best possible payment.

Personal Injury Myth #3- I Will Always Get A Settlement

There is a common misconception that contacting a personal injury attorney guarantees results of receiving compensation or some form of settlement. However, each case is different, so the plaintiff may not always receive a payment at the end of their case. Rulings are different for every type of legal case, including personal injury cases.

Personal Injury Myth #4- Personal Injury Lawsuits Have No Merit

In the media, personal injury cases are sometimes painted as frivolous. Many individuals shy away from filing personal injury claims because they feel guilty or due to not wanting to be labeled as someone who files frivolous lawsuits. However, most personal injury cases are filed by individuals who have sustained actual injuries in accidents and are seeking honest compensation. So do not shy away from filing a personal injury claim if you have been injured in an accident.

Do You Need A Personal Injury Attorney?

If you are living in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, or Colorado and are in need of a personal injury attorney, consider reaching out to us at Lebaron & Jensen. We are passionate about helping our clients receive the compensation they deserve. Not only do we aim to help you understand your case and get paid, but we also care about you and want to make sure that you are satisfied with our work. We look forward to helping you build a case that will allow you to reach the best possible resolution, whether it be in or out of court. Reach out to us for more information.

A second opinion is a term that is most commonly referred to in the medical field. However, second opinions are just as important and useful in the legal field. If you visited the doctor and they gave you an opinion that did not seem to be helping the situation, it would be advisable to visit another doctor to ensure the diagnosis was correct. The same is true in the legal field. Getting a second opinion is always useful, as it can give you multiple outlooks and ways to look at the case. Continue reading to learn more about how a second opinion could be useful for your personal injury case.

What Is A Second Opinion?

Before we can address why a second opinion may be useful to your personal injury case, let’s first define what a second opinion is. A legal second opinion is an unbiased second look at your case from a legal professional other than your primary attorney. A second opinion can be extremely detailed or relatively short, depending on what kind of analysis you are looking for. 

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Typically, the second opinion process involves speaking with an attorney who is not your primary attorney and having them review your case. After they have reviewed your case and seen how your case has been handled thus far, they will give you their recommendations on potential changes that could be made for your legal strategy or defense. They will also provide you with information about how the case can continue to be handled.

Gives A Better Understanding Of Your Case

The first reason why a second legal opinion is important for your personal injury case is because it can help you gain a better understanding of your case. Sometimes your current attorney may not have all the answers or words to tell you exactly what is happening. A second opinion can give you further insight into what is going on with your case.

Helps Open Your Eyes

Getting a second opinion can be useful in more than just helping you better understand your case. A second opinion can also help you better understand your current attorney’s handle on the situation. A second opinion will either help you feel more confident in your current attorney’s grasp of your case or will point out their incompetency. This will help you to know what to do going forward. Second opinions make sure that you and your attorney are seeing the case from all angles.

Ensures That You Get The Best Information Possible

Another reason why it may be a good idea to consider getting a second legal opinion is because it ensures that you get all the information that you need. Unfortunately, many attorneys get busy with their many clients. Because of this, it is possible that important information could slip through the cracks. A second legal opinion ensures that you can build the most comprehensive legal defense possible.

Reach Out To Us For A Second Opinion

If you have been injured in an auto accident, aviation accident, bike accident, or skiing accident, you may be entitled to compensation. It is likely that if you were involved in some sort of mishap that resulted in an injury, you would have sought legal representation. If you feel that you are not being properly represented, or if your attorney is pressuring you to take a settlement, we at LeBaron and Jensen would be happy to be of assistance. We are professional personal injury attorneys and we see a wide variety of personal injury cases on a daily basis. For more information about how we could be helpful to you, feel free to reach out to us today.

When it comes to your child’s safety, you can never be too careful.  As a parent, it can be stressful and scary to let your children experience the world. No matter what you do, there will still be times when accidents happen. Trampoline accidents, for example, are unfortunately rather common and often involve children. Continue reading to learn some trampoline safety tips and more about the legal liability surrounding trampoline accidents.

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How Often Do Trampoline Accidents Occur?

There are about 100,000 trampoline accidents that occur annually and unfortunately children are the most at risk. Trampolines land tons of people in the emergency room and are a cause for many medical bills. If you or your child has been involved in a trampoline accident, you may be entitled to compensation. We at LeBaron and Jensen employ several experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorneys who would be happy to help you in the event of a trampoline accident.

There are many cases in which children visit their neighbors’ and suffer a severe injury as a result of jumping on the trampoline. The parents of the child end up suing their neighbors and a huge mess begins. Make sure that if you allow your neighbor’s children to jump on the trampoline that they have supervision. It may also be helpful to have certain rules about the trampoline, including no backflips, and to revoke a child’s jumping privileges if they do not follow the rules. Also be sure to have a safety net and to discourage multiple people jumping on the trampoline.

Who Is Liable In A Trampoline Accident?

There are usually three different individuals who may be liable in a trampoline accident. The first person who could be liable would be the trampoline manufacturer. If the accident was caused by the trampoline itself, such as a spring breaking or the mesh ripping, it will most likely be the manufacturer at fault. 

However in some cases, it will be the owner of the trampoline who will be considered at fault.  The only time where the manufacturer may not be liable is if the owner did not properly take care of the trampoline. For example, if the spring broke or the mesh ripped because the trampoline was very old or was not properly taken care of, then it may be the owners the problem and they would be held responsible. 

The last potential person that could be liable in a trampoline accident would be the other person jumping on the trampoline. Each person has a responsibility to jump carefully and considerately around other individuals on a trampoline. So, if someone was injured because they got knocked off a trampoline, the other person will likely be liable for their injuries. If you or your child was injured due to another person’s negligence, then you may be entitled to compensation.

What To Do If You Are In A Trampoline Accident

If you or your child is injured in a trampoline accident, then it would be important she get in contact with a personal injury attorney. The first thing that one should do when an injury has occurred is to make sure that individual gets proper medical treatment. Once the injured individual is in a safe state, it is time to contact the authorities.

Document the scene and the injuries for your attorney and for the insurance companies. Once the police have arrived, get their contact information, as well as information of the other people involved in the incident. Getting the police involved is crucial, because it makes sure that there is an official record of the accident. It helps create a record for the insurance companies and for any potential lawsuits. 

Do You Need Legal Representation?

Trampoline accidents are no joke. While trampolines are for fun and good times, they can unfortunately cause different problems if not used properly. If you or your child has been injured in a trampoline accident, then it may be advisable to consider getting legal representation. Not only can getting in contact with a personal injury lawyer make it possible to potentially get medical bills paid for, but it may also be helpful in protecting your future. Reach out to us at LeBaron & Jensen to get your individual trampoline accident case reviewed.

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