Personal Injury

If you've been injured through someone else's fault or negligence, the question of whether you need an attorney is one you are sure to ponder. Don't assume you know the answer until you speak with an attorney about the facts specific to your case.

While it is difficult to assess the value of any case based on generalizations, here are some important questions to consider regarding your personal injury claim:

Have you missed work or lost the ability to earn a living?
If you are unable to make a living because of an injury you have suffered, the party who caused your injury may be responsible for your lost wages. Replacing lost wages and paying bills resulting from an accident are two of the primary objectives for a lawyer when your injuries are preventing you from working.

Did your injury require medical attention?
If you were treated for your injuries, there's a good chance you will end up owing a hospital or doctor significant bills for the care you received. These expenses are not always covered by your health insurance. A Personal Injury Attorney can help you reduce these bills or help make sure the person responsible for your injury pays them.

Did you cause your injury in any way?
In some cases, an injured person may have contributed to their own injury in some way. Even in these cases the party partly responsible for your injury may be required to pay their fair share of your damages. The fact that you may have somehow contributed to your injury does not mean you cannot seek some recovery.

Will you suffer lifelong effects from your injury?
Injuries can be temporary or permanent in nature. While some injuries heal and victims are able to move on with their lives, those with permanent injuries never get back to the way they were before their injury. If you have been told by a doctor that you have a permanent injury, or if you believe your injury may be permanent, talk to a lawyer about how this changes your options for recovery.

And remember: Never sign any release or other document you are presented with until you have consulted with an attorney about what that document means and what you may be giving up if you sign it.

Foreman & Olvera handles Personal Injury cases.
We offer no-cost consultations where you will meet personally with one of our partner attorneys. In most cases, you pay no fees or costs unless we recover money for you. If you are considering a Personal Injury Attorney use the contact form at the top of this page or call us at (386) 752-8420.