Personal injury claims are filed by injured parties seeking damages after accidents.
If another party’s negligence led to your injury, you have the right to receive compensation for expenses such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and more.
A successful personal injury claim can support you and your family in the aftermath of an accident. Before you file, it is important to know when and how to get started. A personal injury attorney can guide you through this process, making a complex legal system more approachable.
At Payne Law Firm, we help clients maximize their personal injury claims in Texas and North Carolina. We are compassionate about your case and provide dependable representation after accidents of all types.
Grounds for Personal Injury Claims
- Negligence: If another party’s careless actions resulted in your injury, you have grounds to file a personal injury claim. For example, a driver who hits your vehicle while texting is considered negligent, as they failed to protect your safety on the road.
- Strict liability: Strict liability holds a party liable even if they did not intend to cause harm to another party. For example, if a restaurant accidentally serves food with harmful bacteria, it can still be held responsible for the customer’s medical bills and other damages.
- Intentional wrongs: If another party deliberately harmed you, you can file a personal injury claim to hold them responsible for damages. Examples of intentional wrongs include assault, trespassing, and stalking. Intentional wrongs can result in punitive damages, which are meant to punish the guilty party and compensate the injured.
Common Types of Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury law is a broad field. It covers many types of accidents and ensures injured parties receive proper compensation for their losses. At Payne Law Firm, we help clients navigate the following types of personal injury cases:
- Car Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Premises Liability Accidents
- Wrongful Death Accidents
Paying Damages
A successful personal injury case results in damages paid to the injured party. Damages are designed to compensate victims for their losses and aid in their recovery, getting them as close as possible to their pre-injury financial state.
Insurance companies prioritize their bottom lines and often resist paying the full amount of damages owed. At Payne Law Firm, we advocate for your rights during negotiations and in the courtroom. We help you calculate and win the true value of your claim, ready to take the insurer to court if they fail to acknowledge your rights.
You may be entitled to the following damages after an accident:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
- Household assistance
Were You Injured in an Accident?
At Payne Law Firm, we help real people earn real compensation after their injuries. If another party’s actions led to your injury, you have rights. We will fight tirelessly to protect them. Our team is knowledgeable and resourceful, providing dependable representation during a difficult time.
Payne Law Firm has decades of personal injury experience, bringing unparalleled expertise and care to each of our clients’ cases. We provide guidance for all types of personal injuries, whether you were injured at home, work, or in public.
Our personal injury attorneys are prepared to fight in court. While some attorneys back down from a trial, we take every opportunity to maximize your compensation and secure a better future for you.
Personal injury law can be complex. Don’t know where to start? Contact our team for a free consultation today. We shepherd you through the claims process, becoming your partner in securing justice.
Personal Injury Claim FAQs
What are the principles of personal injury?
If someone has caused you physical injury and emotional pain and suffering, you deserve justice. Justice sets the baseline for personal injury law. Personal injury attorneys protect you from all forms of injustice, especially when an insurance company tries to take advantage of your vulnerability after an injury.
Is there a time limit for filing a personal injury claim?
After an accident, it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible to increase your chances of receiving full compensation. If you’re considering a negligence-based personal injury claim, be aware that Texas has a statute of limitations of 2 years, while North Carolina allows for 3 years. You need to file your claim within these time limits; otherwise, you risk losing your right to compensation altogether.
What is personal injury defense?
Personal injury attorneys evaluate a plaintiff’s claim. They determine how much you are owed in damages by reviewing medical bills, police reports, and witness testimony. A personal injury attorney will represent you during claim negotiations and file a lawsuit if the settlement is far below what you are entitled to.
