A personal injury lawyer is a legal advocate and qualified representative who provides legal services to clients experiencing injury due to negligence. A person may experience personal injury from a medical professional, facility, healthcare staff, or various entities.
Personal injury can be traumatizing. A person who has experienced personal injury may be physically and emotionally set back for weeks, months, or even years. He or she may experience financial burdens and be placed in a new life with uncertainty. When an injury has been caused by someone else, including the driver of a vehicle, the owner of a dog, a medical professional, hospital staff, care facility, or entity, you or your loved one are entitled to compensation due to negligence.
At Snyder & Wenner P.C., our experienced lawyers have worked with personal injury cases and medical malpractice for over 40 years, getting clients the compensation they deserve. Call us at (602) -224-0005 for a free consultation regarding your personal injury case.
What is personal injury law?
Personal injury law focuses on injury to a person due to the negligence or malpractice of another. Personal injury law primarily focuses on providing fair and full compensation for a person’s personal and physical suffering, emotional suffering, and potentially property damage.
Snyder & Wenner P.C. has extensive experience representing victims who were injured by personal injury. Some examples include:
- Truck and commercial vehicle accidents
- SUV rollover
- Burn injuries
- Dog bite injuries
- Motorcycle accidents
- Motor vehicle accidents
- DUI related accidents
- Spinal cord injuries
- Birth injuries
- Brain injuries
- Defective product injuries
- Wrongful death
After you have experienced an injury, there are time-sensitive steps to follow to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. For Arizona residents, a two-year statute of limitations provides a victim with a window of time to file a lawsuit against a person, healthcare provider, medical facility, or hospital personnel. It is critical to speak to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to begin the process of filing a claim and opening a case.
What to do after a personal injury?
Each injury is unique, but there are steps that should be taken immediately after an injury to promote personal health and safety while also strengthening your case.
1. Seek medical attention
When you have a serious injury, it is critically important to seek out professional care to assess your injury. Even if your injuries have been assessed after a car accident on-site, or at a workplace, seek an opinion from a qualified healthcare professional to determine if any further medical attention is required. If any additional injuries occur in the following days, do not ignore them.
2. Report the accident
Whether you have been injured by medical malpractice, dog bite, or motor vehicle accident, reporting the incident to the authorities, supervisor, or hospital is important. Documented reports detailing the incident can only help strengthen a case. Do not provide any information other than what happened to cause the incident.
3.Track your expenses
Save all medical bills, lost wages, and any other costs associated with physical or emotional injury due to an incident. A personal injury lawyer will be able to collect your expenses and factor them into a settlement after filing a claim. Some expenses include:
- Physical therapy
- Hospital or medical facility expenses
- Documented time off work
- Chiropractor bills
- Details regarding property damage
The time following a personal injury is stressful and can be physically and emotionally draining. Our job is to protect your rights and provide you with the compensation you deserve after a personal injury. Call us today to discuss your case, answer your questions, and detail the next steps.