If you’ve been injured in a car accident or other scenario, you’ll likely want to file legal action. Being injured can be a huge setback for your life as well as a tremendous financial burden. However, you won’t be able to sue without a solid case. You need to make sure you have the proper grounds. Here’s how to know if you have a strong claim.
At Fault or Not
Were you injured in a car accident because you turned the wrong way down a clearly marked one-way street? If so, you’re not going to have any luck fighting against any drivers you collided with. In fact, it’s much more likely that they’ll sue you. There’s no way you can do something oblivious that gets you injured and hold others accountable. If there’s no question about your culpability, you’re out of luck
Witnesses
You and the defendant, in this case, might have greatly differing viewpoints on what happened. You won’t get anywhere by refuting each other. However, you can gain traction through witnesses. If there are witnesses to the incident, they can offer very valuable testimony. You should not try to influence their testimony in either way, as that would be illegal and immoral. If there aren’t any witnesses, you might have a bit of a harder time with the case.
Waivers
Many organizations and other entities have you sign legal waivers to prevent you from suing. If you’re injured at work and signed a waiver upon your hiring that excludes suing upon injury, you won’t be able to file legal action. For this reason, you should not sign any waiver that doesn’t allow you to sue, even if you’re not at fault. Make sure you read all legal documents as thoroughly as possible.
Work with an Attorney
Having a credible case is an important step towards suing, but it’s by no means the last. You need to make sure you have legal assistance on your side. An attorney like Randall A. Wolff & Associates, Ltd or someone similar can provide you with the tools and wisdom necessary to help you make your case. They’ll review your claim thoroughly and help confirm the strength it has. Be sure to choose a lawyer who has handled similar claims in the past, and don’t hesitate to ask for references of clients they have helped before.
We hope this has given you a great idea of how to know if you have a strong claim. You deserve proper compensation. With these tips, you can help make that possible.
Author information: Kare Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and enjoys writing and spending time with her dog, Max. You can find Kara on Facebook and Twitter.
