Questions About Personal Injury

    CHICAGO, IL, August 30, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- What is personal injury?

In the most basic sense, personal injury is any injury you sustain in an accident. However, it is important to remember that most personal injury attorneys focus their practice of serious or catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, disfigurement, amputations, and other types of injuries that will permanently impact your financial and personal quality of life.
What are some common causes of personal injury?

Personal injury can occur in a number of accidents. The most common cause of personal injury lawsuits is automobile accidents, including those involving trucks and motorcycles. Other common causes include dangerous or defective products, medical malpractice, improperly maintained or secured premises, and animal attacks.

What damages are typically sought in a personal injury lawsuit?

Most personal injury lawyers will seek maximum compensation for damages including medical and rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, property damage, lifestyle modifications, physical pain, and emotional suffering.

Many personal injury attorneys also handle wrongful death cases. In these cases, surviving family members may be entitled to damages including end of life expenses, projected future financial contributions, and projected future earnings. An experienced personal injury attorney will best be able to help you determine what you are entitled to.

Should I hire an attorney for a personal injury claim?

You should always consult with an attorney when you are injured in an accident. Many insurance companies will do whatever they can to minimize your settlement. Unfortunately, taking an insurance settlement waives your right to legal recourse.

An aggressive personal injury attorney will carefully assess all aspects of your case. Taking into account the financial, physical, and emotional damages your accident has caused, he will then be able to fight to secure for you the largest settlement possible.

If you have been injured or if a loved one has been killed in any type of accident in the Chicago, Illinois area, please visit the website of Harvey L. Walner & Associates, Ltd. for more information on your right to seek full compensation at www.walnerlaw.com.

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