Every personal injury case is different. Our lawyers understand the importance of knowing the unique facts of your case and making sure they communicate to you the challenges and steps each type of injury claim has.
Personal injury attorneys handle a variety of different types of cases including offshore accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and premises accidents. They also understand the impact different injury types can have on the compensation you can expect and the different approaches different types of insurance claims require.
Offshore Accidents
If you’ve been hurt overseas or out on the ocean, getting compensated for your injuries is more complicated than just calling up an insurance company. There are special rules that apply to injuries on ships, oil rigs, and even on land at the docks. Before you talk to anyone about your injury claim, you need to meet with an experienced offshore accident lawyer who knows how to fight for the compensation your case deserves.
Just because you were injured away form the United States doesn’t mean you don’t have the right to recover for your injuries.
Offshore Accidents may involve injuries from:
- Cruise Ships
- Oil Rigs
- Oil Fields
- Jones Act Cases
- Off Shore Construction
- Ports or Docks
- Barges
- Cargo Ships
- Commercial Fishing Boats
- Other Accidents Occurring on the Ocean or Overseas
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents happen in many different ways. Everything from being the victim of a drunk driver to getting hit while trying to walk across the street can lead to major injuries and a complicated claims process.
Often, you only have a short time to file a claim to get paid for your injuries, property damage, and your pain and suffering. Personal injury laws and rules governing car accidents are complicated. Without the guidance of a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer it is easy to make a mistake.
Some examples of motor vehicle accidents where a lawyer can help you are:
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Rental Car Accidents
- Taxi Cab Accidents
- 18-Wheeler Accidents
- Public Transportation Accidents
- Hit by a Car in a Crosswalk
- Hit by a Car While Riding a Bicycle
- Car accidents
- Premises Accidents
Unfortunately, careless people are everywhere. Every year thousands of people sustain serious injuries while visiting businesses all over the country. These injuries often involve a slip and fall accident at a store or a restaurant. But, injuries also happen at places as different as amusement parks, libraries, and tattoo parlors.
If you have been injured on someone else’s property because of someone else’s carelessness, you may have a right to be compensated for your injuries. You need to make sure you understand your rights and how to make a claim.
Types of premises accidents are:
- Amusement Park Accidents
- Tanning Salon Injuries
- Golf Course Injury
- Grocery Store Accident
- Swimming Pool Injury
- Stadium Injury
- Elevator Injury
- Escalator Injury
Types of Injuries
Because every accident is different, no two cases and no two injuries are exactly alike. However, there are several types of common injuries. If you have been hurt in an accident it is essential that you get the right professional help. This means seeking immediate medical attention from a licensed professional.
You should also seek legal help from a qualified and seasoned personal injury lawyer. Certain injuries are common with certain types of accidents. Also, certain types of injuries can also make your personal injury claim more difficult to negotiate on your own.
Some common types of injures are:
- Concussions
- Broken arms
- Broken Legs
- Jaw injuries
- Back Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Burns
Insurance Claims
If you have been injured by another driver, at someone’s house, or while on the premises of a business, you often have to open a claim to get compensated. The insurance claims process is tough. Insurance companies are for profit companies that don’t make money by paying out more than they have to.
Insurance adjusters do not get raises and promotions for awarding policy limits to every claimant. You need to understand how the insurance claims process works. There are many different kinds of insurance claims.
Some examples of Insurance Claims are:
- Car Insurance Claims
- Homeowner’s Insurance Claims
- Business Liability Insurance Claims
- Municipal insurance Claims
- Self-Insured Claims
No matter what kind of accident you have suffered, we want to make sure you get all the information you need to protect your rights and receive the payment you are owed for your injuries. This usually involves helping you to connect to a licensed attorney in your area with a track record of handling cases like yours.
Feel free to learn everything you can from our website. If you have any questions or are ready to connect with a lawyer, contact us right away.
Just because someone else made a mistake doesn’t mean you should have to pay the consequences.
