The most practical way to determine if your injuries are worth filing a lawsuit over is by speaking with a personal injury lawyer in New Mexico. An attorney will evaluate your case and communicate your legal options to you. Your case may settle out-of-court since more than ninety-five (95) percent of cases do.
Smaller injury cases are more straightforward since they typically do not involve time missed at work or mental anguish and do not require legal help. However, more severe injuries tend to incur more considerable financial damages, which means that the insurance company may offer a claimant less than what they deserve.
In This Post
If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, this post will help you understand what types of injury cases may benefit from a lawyer’s help. I underscore this statement by saying that it is imperative to seek personalized legal advice for your specific situation.
Three (3) Types of Injuries You Can Sue over
The basis of a personal injury lawsuit is to recuperate a financial award for the losses—also known as damages—you suffered stemming from an accident caused by another’s negligence. Negligence is a legal term that describes the careless or reckless actions that one takes and results in a personal injury or wrongful death.
The types of injuries caused by negligence that you can sue over includes:
1. Bodily Harm
The catalyst for many personal injury claims is bodily harm. Whether a case arises out of a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, or dog, the severity and nature of the injuries is what determines the outcome of your case.
Personal injury lawsuits can arise from many types of injuries, including:
- Head and brain injuries
- Bone fractures
- Burn injuries
- Electrocution injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Spine and back Injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Paralysis
However, even seemingly minor injuries may also be a good candidate for further legal action, especially if you missed a significant amount of time at work or the insurance company is acting in bad faith. You can determine if you should press your legal matter forward by considering your options with a lawyer.
2. Death
Specific surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit in New Mexico against the liable party for damages related to the financial and emotional losses that occurred after a loved one’s death.
Wrongful death claims or civil lawsuits will allow you to pursue a civil award for funeral expenses, burial and cremation costs, lost future earnings, lost companionship, mental anguish, and other recoverable losses that relate to your situation.
3. Mental or Emotional Injuries
Filing a lawsuit on the sole basis of mental anguish is rare since it is challenging to prove. However, if you suffered from bodily harm or survived the death of a loved one, then you may also have a claim for pain and suffering or mental anguish. Your attorney may ask you to note your experience and progress in a personal journal since your recounts are admissible as evidence in court.
Get a Free Consultation to Determine If Your Personal Injuries Are Worth Filing a Lawsuit
In conclusion, if you or someone you love was injured after an accident resulting from another’s negligence, speak with a personal injury lawyer in New Mexico to find out if he or she can help you obtain more money for your losses.
There are time limitations that apply, which means that you should contact Grano Law Offices, P.C. for legal help sooner rather than later. I offer prospective clients a Free Consultation to learn more about their cases.
Request your Free Consultation by messaging me confidentially here or calling (505) 426-8711 now.
No Upfront Legal Fees
Grano Law Offices, P.C does not charge clients in advance to represent them in personal injury cases. Instead, my legal team only gets paid when you win.
