Helping You Understand Your Rights After an Accident

Many of our clients come to us because they don't know what to do next. What kind of claims do they need to file? Do they qualify for a personal injury claim? What do they do to get medical care for their loved ones, or how do they afford a funeral in the wake of a wrongful death? How do I provide for my family? Regardless of your situation, you are bound to have countless questions. Arnold & Itkin wants you to get answers. To help you find your feet during this difficult time, we have compiled some of the most commonly asked questions and provided general answers. For specific answers about your case, review your options with us during a free consultation.

Many of our clients come to us because they don't know what to do next. What kind of claims do they need to file? Do they qualify for a personal injury claim? What do they do to get medical care for their loved ones, or how do they afford a funeral in the wake of a wrongful death? How do I provide for my family? Regardless of your situation, you are bound to have countless questions. Arnold & Itkin wants you to get answers. To help you find your feet during this difficult time, we have compiled some of the most commonly asked questions and provided general answers. For specific answers about your case, review your options with us during a free consultation.

What Qualifies as a Personal Injury Case?

Any accident involving negligent or reckless behavior is cause for legal attention. This is particularly true when actions or inaction led to your harm. Had others followed the law and rightfully acted as they were responsible for acting, there is less of a chance that you would have sustained an injury. Therefore, you have the right to file a claim and seek due financial compensation. But what qualifies as a personal injury case? Generally speaking, a person will have a valid personal injury case if they suffered quantifiable (measurable) harm because of another's act or failure to act. An example may be a distracted driver who runs a red light and strikes a pedestrian. That driver should be held liable in civil court for the injuries that the pedestrian experienced.

In the example above, the injured pedestrian may be entitled to compensation for:

Any accident involving negligent or reckless behavior is cause for legal attention. This is particularly true when actions or inaction led to your harm. Had others followed the law and rightfully acted as they were responsible for acting, there is less of a chance that you would have sustained an injury. Therefore, you have the right to file a claim and seek due financial compensation. But what qualifies as a personal injury case? Generally speaking, a person will have a valid personal injury case if they suffered quantifiable (measurable) harm because of another's act or failure to act. An example may be a distracted driver who runs a red light and strikes a pedestrian. That driver should be held liable in civil court for the injuries that the pedestrian experienced.

Here are just a few examples of referral fees we’ve paid recently:

Medical treatment, including ongoing care, therapy, and more
Emotional trauma, such as pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life
Lost earnings, including past and future wages, benefits, and more

In some cases, additional compensation may be warranted. Whether you qualify for a personal injury case and what yours is worth will depend on the situation at hand, so it's important to talk to an attorney.

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