THE INJURY CLAIM- HOW AND WHAT TO CLAIM
One injury from a car crash, medical mishap or fall can give raise to multiple claims against several people or companies. You may have an insurance claim under your insurance policy at work. You may have your own collision coverage for your car damage. These are contractual benefits that you may receive, more often than not, without the need of a lawyer. However the claim against the at fault driver or the negligent landlord requires you to prove that the other person breached a duty owed to you which caused you injury loss or damage. This negligence or occupier liability claim will often require the assistance of a lawyer.
If you have a viable claim against the person at fault for your injury your claim may include loss of income, pain and suffering, cost of care, out of pocket expenses, pre and post judgment interest and a contribution towards your legal fee. If your insurance company unreasonably denies you benefits or acts in a harsh or vindictive manner you can consider a further claim for punitive or aggravated damages.
Out-of-court settlements are made possible by the consent of all parties and are negotiated according to the unique risks inherent in each claim. Evidence presented during negotiation and disclosure of documents can be effective in maximizing the money award for any claimant.
In the rare event that a viable injury claim cannot be settled out-of-court, claimants have access to the civil courts to seek a money award.
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