Video FAQ

Hi my name is Riah Greathouse with Greathouse Trial Law i want to answer five of the most frequently asked questions about personal injuries and personal injury law number one what is a personal injury a personal injury is any physical or mental injury to a person as a result of someone else's negligence or harmful act many insurance companies refer to personal injury as bodily injury number two why do you need an attorney if you have been injured as a result of the negligence of another you are advised to seek the assistance of a personal injury attorney they will help you determine if you are able to recover the compensation that you deserve for your injuries to help you get back on your feet number three how do you know if you have a case parties who have been injured during an accident have the right to financial compensation in order to potentially have a personal injury case you need to have the following negligence physical injury and financial loss you must also bring a suit before the statue of limitations passes negligence in this case means that the other party is responsible for the accident number four how long do you have to file a lawsuit once you know that you are injured you will need to file your personal injury claim within two years if you fail to file within this period of time you forfeit your right to pursue compensation the two-year window begins the date of the accident or incident with a few exceptions number five when should you hire a personal injury attorney you should consult a personal injury attorney immediately the insurance company will call you shortly after your accident to request a statement from you which most likely will be recorded this statement may be used against you at a later date an attorney can determine what the insurance company is and is not entitled to obtain and review also the sooner you hire a personal injury attorney the sooner witness statements can be obtained and other evidence can be preserved if you've been injured one of the most important things to do is to consult with an attorney who can help you work with insurance companies and investigate the responsible party if you have been injured and need legal help call great house trial law today you can connect with us online at atltriallaw.com or by phone at (404) 599-9999.