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Reasons for Losing a Personal Injury Lawsuit

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December 26, 2017
by Law Offices of Konrad Sherinian |  
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Losing a personal injury suit is not something that anyone wants to experience. In order to assure that your claim is successful, there are a number of things that should be in place to determine if the lawsuit is appropriate and whether you have everything that will be required to win your case. Following a personal injury, it may make sense to contact an attorney to go over the specifics of your case. With their guidance, they will be able to help determine if a lawsuit would be the best next step for you. The following are common reasons why you may have lost your personal injury lawsuit.


Insufficient Documentation

Proving negligence and the impact the injury may have had on you will require you to produce certain types of documentation. This will provide the courts and insurance adjusters with a clear picture of the hardship you endured following the injury. This should include specific elements such as:

  • Photographs of injuries
  • Photographs of the scene
  • Medical Bills and Records
  • Expert Witness Testimony (i.e. doctor or police officers)
  • Copies of any miscellaneous expenses you’ve had from the accident
  • Police Reports


Representing Yourself

Some people may make the risky decision to represent themselves in their personal injury case. Some do this because they do not think they can afford an attorney, others just don’t want to pay someone to do something they believe they can do themselves. Using a knowledgeable attorney has many advantages, as they will be able to help advocate for your best interests and keep the process moving as swiftly as possible.  Without legal representation you will be left to navigate a complex legal system on your own and negotiate with insurance adjusters, which will be difficult without the experience that an attorney brings.


Negligence

When someone is injured from the negligence of another person, it is rarely the fault of just one person. In most situations, the claimant may also have some responsibility in the accident that occurred. If unsuccessful in proving that the other party was more negligent that you are, you may not be able to receive compensation from the accident.

When a claim is denied is can be a tough blow. Especially if you were relying on the compensation you were hoping to receive to help pay for expenses that may have mounted during the time you spent recovering from your injury. In order to achieve the best outcome possible, it’s important to be well prepared. Having the appropriate documentation and working with an attorney experienced with personal injury lawsuits can help you to have the best outcome possible  such as the personal injury lawyer Cheyenne WY locals turn to.. Meeting with an attorney for an initial consult can help to give you an idea of whether or not you have a valid claim before moving forward in the process.

 

Thanks to authors at Cannon Hadfield Stieben & Doutt  for their insight into Personal Injury Law.

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