Can I File A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

After a serious accident, you may be wondering if you are entitled to compensation for your personal injury. Many people want to know if they should file a personal injury lawsuit instead of an insurance claim or if they should do both.

A personal injury lawsuit is a civil lawsuit filed by an injured person against the entity or person responsible for the injuries, in an effort to recover money for their injuries and other losses.

It’s important to understand that even if you were hurt very badly in an accident, you may not have a valid personal injury lawsuit or a valid personal injury claim, which is making a claim directly to an insurance company without filing a lawsuit.

To determine whether you have a viable personal injury lawsuit or claim, you should begin by asking yourself three basic questions:

First, did you suffer a personal injury and not just property damage?

Second, were your injuries caused by the negligence of another person or entity?

Finally, do you have recoverable damages?

If the answer to all three questions is “yes,” you may be able to obtain financial compensation for your injuries by bringing a personal injury lawsuit.

You should know that many different factors affect the outcome of a personal injury lawsuit. While this page serves as a general guide as to whether or not you have a valid personal injury lawsuit, contact Gamba Herrera Trial Lawyers to find out if your specific case qualifies you to receive damages.