Many of us will likely get into an accident of some kind at some point in our lives, and we might be hurt. Accidents and injuries are common, but they can be painful and expensive to cope with. The person or people who caused the accident should be held responsible and made to cover your costs. An attorney can help you file a personal injury claim to do just that and get justice for everything you have gone through.
To start your case, contact an attorney and explain your situation. Your lawyer can determine the extent of your damages and whether there is enough evidence to prove your claims. They should also help you navigate the complex legal system so your case goes as smoothly as possible. Personal injury cases cover a broad spectrum of claims and injuries. A few cases our team has experience with include, but are not limited to, catastrophic injuries like burns and brain injuries, amusement park accidents, and defective products and goods. Once we know what kind of case you have, we can evaluate your damages and determine what kind of compensation you may be entitled to.
For a free, private, initial case review, call our personal injury attorneys with Rice Law at (803) 219-4906.
Why You Should Work with an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer in Cayce
Your lawyer can begin by identifying and evaluating your damages. Damages may include economic costs such as hospital bills and property damages. They may also involve non-economic injuries, such as pain and suffering. Without an attorney, you might overlook or undervalue some of your damages, costing you valuable compensation.
An attorney will also determine what kind of evidence you need and how to collect it. Evidence is different in every case, and no two cases are alike. Our personal injury lawyers might rely heavily on photos you took right after the accident. Alternatively, most of our evidence might come from witness testimony. If there were no witnesses around when the accident happened, your own testimony might be our key evidence.
Perhaps most importantly, your lawyer will fight for compensation that is fair and just. Defendants might try to lowball you with paltry settlement offers or dispute the facts to try to avoid liability for your damages. Your attorney will work to get you all the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Different Personal Injury Cases Our Cayce Lawyers Have Handled
Personal injury law is a very broad legal field encompassing many different types of claims. As such, it is practically impossible to find a lawyer who has experience working with every kind of case. You need to hire a lawyer with skills and experience related to your specific claim. Below are some, but not necessarily all, of the cases our legal team is prepared to help you with.
Catastrophic Injuries
Brain injuries might occur in any accident where the plaintiff takes a sharp blow to the head. Cognitive disabilities, memory problems, and psychological injuries are all possible. Some people are so injured that they can never work or live independently again.
Burns are another kind of catastrophic injury that often comes with lifelong pain and complications. Burn victims often have a very difficult time coping with scarring and disfigurement. Severe burns over a large portion of your body might make physical activity difficult or even impossible. On top of that, your medical needs will likely be expensive and long-term.
Spinal cord injuries often lead to paralysis. Some might be unable to move from the waist, hips, chest, or neck down. Spinal cord injury victims often cannot live alone and might be unable to work, making them reliant on friends, family, or public assistance to make ends meet.
Accidents at Amusement Parks
Maybe you were injured while enjoying the day at an amusement park. Amusement parks can be a lot of fun, but they can also be dangerous when equipment is unsafe or does not work properly. Roller coaster accidents, malfunctioning carnival games, or even slip and fall accidents on park walkways are possible. Waterparks can be especially risky as they may come with the added risk of drowning. You might get stuck inside a waterslide or fall from a slide that was poorly designed. If you were injured in an amusement park, speak to an attorney right away.
Defective Consumer Goods
Sometimes, accidents do not happen because of negligent people but because of unsafe goods, objects, or products. A defective consumer product that often makes news headlines is faulty vehicles. You might have heard about a car manufacturer issuing a recall on certain vehicles because of faulty parts that lead to accidents. For example, if you were hurt in a car accident because the brakes in your vehicle were faulty and did not work, you could sue the manufacturer for your damages.
Recovering Damages in Cayce Personal Injury Cases
Your damages should accurately reflect the magnitude of your losses and injuries. The more you lose, financially or otherwise, the greater your damages and compensation should be. Damages should account for both economic and non-economic losses. In addition, punitive damages may be available in select cases.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are related to money. Injuries, property damage, medical care, and other losses tend to be expensive to deal with. We can help prove these damages with evidence regarding cost. If you have receipts, bills, invoices, and credit card statements, we can begin assessing and evaluating your economic damages. Even seemingly small expenses, like the cost of gassing up your car to go to the hospital every week for treatment, may quickly add up to something substantial.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages tend to involve more subjective losses and injuries that cannot be proven with evidence of costs. For example, you can claim damages for psychological injuries like PTSD if the accident was traumatic. You might claim damages for the physical pain you endured or the overall humiliation and embarrassment of the accident. Permanent injuries and disabilities tend to take a big toll on victims, and they frequently involve high non-economic damages.
Call Our Cayce Personal Injury Lawyers to Get Assistance with Your Case Now
For a free, private, initial case review, call our personal injury attorneys with Rice Law at (803) 219-4906.