Many people do not know exactly what a personal injury lawyer does. Personal injury lawyers do most of their work in civil law, not criminal law. They focus primarily on getting physical or psychological injuries compensated when there is a tort committed. A tort is a civil wrong causing harm or loss to a person and for which the wrongdoer is liable. These wrongs most commonly have to do with negligence, but sometimes torts can be reckless wrongs or even strict liability wrongs not requiring a showing of negligence.
If you or a loved one has questions about personal injuries suffered because of the negligent or reckless acts of a wrongdoer, call Sachs Waldman personal injury attorneys today. Our respected firm has been in business since the 1920s, and we work on a variety of personal injury issues including automobile accidents, No-Fault automobile accidents, boating accidents, construction accidents, and slip-and-fall accidents.
Personal injury attorneys focus on tort law, which is an umbrella term for a variety of more specific areas of law dealing with usually civil wrongs. Some of the areas tort law encompasses include:
Because personal injury encompasses so many types of specific areas of law, the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit could be just as varied. For example, a defendant named in a personal injury lawsuit could be a corporation, an institution, an individual, an employer, or a property owner.
Some areas of personal injury law are more complex than others. For example, a personal injury attorney working on cases having to do with railroad accidents or accidents governed by admiralty or maritime law would need to understand specific federal statutes applicable in these areas.
Personal injury attorneys are advocates, legal advisers, and negotiators. Sometimes personal injury cases need to go through the court process for resolution, and this is when a personal injury attorney needs to gather all the evidence, prepare court document filings, determine trial strategy, and advocate effectively both orally and in writing. Before ever reaching the courtroom, successful advocacy requires a great deal of careful investigation, analysis, and preparation. A skilled personal injury attorney also knows how to communicate with third parties, such as insurance companies, to get vital information. Once in court, personal injury attorneys must be fearless and creative in both presenting their case and cross-examining opponents.
A personal injury case may also be settled outside of court, removing the need to go through the entire trial process. Because going to trial increases the time and expense of reaching a resolution, settlement is a way for parties to mutually agree on a resolution without initiating or continuing court involvement. A personal injury attorney working with a client to reach settlement with an opposing party needs effective negotiation skills. This means looking at all sides of the issue, identifying sticking points, preempting potential problems, and coming up with workable solutions. Attorneys must also maintain good communication with their client by promptly informing them of any settlement offers and keeping them apprised of developments.
Personal injury attorneys recover compensation for economic and non-economic harms to victims and sometimes victims’ families. Economic harms include medical expenses, future medical expenses, loss of wages, lost earning capacity, and damage to or loss of property.
Non-economic harms are not as easy to value in terms of dollars and cents, but they can be just as real and important as economic harms. Some examples of non-economic harm include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium.
Sachs Waldman attorneys know that any personal injury accident takes a toll on victims and their loved ones. Our attorneys care about our clients, and we give each client personalized attention, taking the time to talk through each unique situation and all potential options. We will fight for you to get the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured in a personal injury accident, contact our Detroit personal injury law firm at (800) 638-6722 for a free consultation.
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