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Busting 4 Important Personal Injury Myths

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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.

Traumatic brain injuries are not to be trifled with. Each person who has sustained a brain injury has a different experience and recovery process. However, there are certain things that can be done to make the process better. There are also things that you can do immediately after you sustain a traumatic brain injury after an accident to improve your situation, including getting in contact with a personal injury attorney. Continue reading to learn 5 steps you can take after sustaining trauma to your head.

How Do Traumatic Brain Injuries Happen?

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First, it is important to understand how traumatic brain injuries occur and why they are serious. Most often, brain injuries happen due to a blow to the head which interrupts natural brain functioning. However, brain injuries can also be caused by a sudden jolt or from whiplash. A concussion is a type of brain trauma. However, there are more serious types of brain injuries including long-lasting unconsciousness and memory loss. Blows to the head may also cause spinal injuries that could result in paralysis.

Step 1- Go To The Doctor Immediately

The first step to take after suffering a potential traumatic brain injury is to see the doctor. Whether you feel it now or not, it is vital to see a doctor after being in an accident, especially if you hit your head or passed out for a period of time. Emergency care can quickly determine the severity of your injuries and potentially help improve the situation before it gets worse. Medical treatment will also improve recovery time.

Step 2- Take It Easy

After you have gone to the doctor, it is important to take it easy and be aware of symptoms that may occur. Potential symptoms could include nausea, vertigo, and short-term memory. Make sure to get plenty of sleep at night, and rest during the day. Avoid doing anything that is physically strenuous and make sure to take care of your basic needs including eating healthy foods and drinking a lot of water. Speak with your doctor and find out what you can do to feel better.

Step 3- Care For Your Dependents’ Needs

When you sustain a brain injury, you may not be in as good of a place to care for children and other dependents. As you work through your injury, it is important to have a support system. Contact friends and family members so that you have people to fall back on that will make sure that your children are cared for while you are recovering.

Step 4- Contact An Attorney

The final thing that is extremely important to do after sustaining a brain injury is to contact an attorney. A personal injury attorney can make sure that you are properly taken care of and will fight for you. An attorney can help you obtain financial compensation for your injuries so that you can pay for medical bills and treatment costs. 

Have You Sustained A Traumatic Brain Injury?

If you have recently (or not-so recently experienced a traumatic brain injury due to a car accident or some other type of accident, it is vital to get in contact with a personal injury attorney. We at LeBaron And Jensen are well educated on the difficulties that individuals who have experienced brain trauma go through. We provide people who have experienced such injuries efficient and comprehensive legal services that can aid in their treatment and recovery. We are passionate about helping people receive the financial compensation and results that they need. For more information about how we can be of service to you or to get in contact with one of our attorneys, reach out to us today.

There are many factors that attorneys take into consideration when they are hearing a case for the first time. Have you ever wondered how a lawyer knows if you have a solid case or not? You may be certain that you have a good case, after all you were there. But whether or not it will be legally viable is more complicated than “he said, she said.” There are many variables that a legal professional would need to examine to determine if you have a solid case.

What Is A “Solid Case?”

Before describing what a solid case looks like, it may be helpful to describe what most law firms consider to be a good case. When a lawyer looks at a case, they will be debating whether or not they would be able to get a positive outcome. A good case would be one that an attorney believes would result in their client “winning” or receiving adequate compensation.

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There Will Be Liability

In a good case, there will be liability. Liability means that somebody was responsible for something. For a case to be solid and in your favor, the other party would have to be responsible for your injuries or in other words, at fault. In order for a court to determine whether or not somebody is at fault there may need to be several procedures to go through. 

It may be as simple as seeing a traffic cam recording that shows one party driving into the other. Typically it will be much more complicated than that to prove and will require extensive research to prove that one party is at fault. Also, it will matter whether or not there was intent to do harm when you were injured because that will change whether the case is negligence or assault. 

Lastly, your attorney will need to be able to prove that your life has been affected by the accident. This will include being able to prove injuries came from the accident and not some other occurrence. Other evidence may include mental and emotional trauma and financial problems stemming from the accident such as medical bills and lost wages. A good lawyer will be able to determine which evidence will be useful to the case. 

The Statute Of Limitations Will Be Upheld

For every case, there is a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is essentially the amount of time after an accident or occurrence that each party can file a lawsuit. Each state has specific statute of limitations laws and time periods and has different rules for different crimes. If you try to file a case after the statute of limitation has passed, then it is not a viable case.

Costs Should Be Considered

Even if a case is full-proof and it seems that the other party will be at fault, it is important to consider costs. Your attorney should estimate your potential lawsuit costs, whether the case is likely to end in a settlement or a trial, how much that the settlement would be, and whether or not there would be a recovery at all. There will be the costs of hiring an attorney, and a good lawyer will tell you that if the recovery you will receive does not cover the costs of hiring an attorney, then the case may not be worth it. 

Do You Want To Find Out If You Have A Solid Case?

Here at LeBaron & Jenson Attorneys And Counselors At Law, we have many experienced individuals who can help you with your case. We have proudly helped many personal injury victims with their cases. The very best way to determine if you have a solid case is to consult a legal professional. Contact us today to learn more.

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