Personal Injury

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013

Introduction

When someone is victimized by another's negligence, there must be compensation to make the injured party whole again. The term "personal injury" is a broad expression that encompasses a broad range of topics. We have compiled herein a list of common types of personal injury cases we handle. There are many types of personal injury cases. Among the ones handled by our office are:

  • Automobile accidents;
  • Brain injuries;
  • Dangerous and defective products;
  • Dog bites;
  • Medical malpractice;
  • Motorcycle accidents;
  • Nursing home neglect;
  • Premises liability;
  • Slip and falls;
  • Spinal cord injuries;
  • Truck driving accidents;
  • Wrongful death.
If you have been injured in an accident, you can expect to immediately hear from a claims adjuster. This is the person assigned to represent the company or individual responsible for your accident. The adjuster will seek to to record their conversation with you. Do not grant them permission.

They will come across as caring and concerned about your injury when in reality that could not be further from the truth. In reality, they are starting to build a defense for their client. Leading questions will be a big part of their manner, as they try to trick you into admitting some, if not all, fault. You will be asked to sign a medical authorization to obtain all of your medical records, including those before the accident and those involving unrelated health matters that have nothing to do with your case.

They will also try to obtain a medical authorization from you so they can find out everything about your medical history, including, and especially, any previous injuries. We encourage you to decline everything for which they ask. Hire an attorney and refer the adjuster to your counsel.

Our office takes on each personal injury case on a contigency basis. This means you pay nothing up front and we receive compensation only if you are awarded money. If you do not receive an award, we get nothing.

If you have any pressing personal injury matter that requires legal counsel, or if you believe one is imminent, please contact the experienced attorneys at the Law Office of Zaire & Wade today.

We can be reached 24 hours a day via e-mail.

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