You’ve had a car accident or other circumstance that resulted in injuries that keeps you from going back to work at this time. Now what? You are going broke paying for the medical care that you need to get better but what about the household bills like your mortgage/rent, food, and utilities? You are running out of ways to cut corners and you feel as if your world is crumbling.
Cut Back Where You Can
Now is the time to create a tight budget and stick to it. You can start with things such as cutting back the movie channels, buying store brand items instead of big brand items, and cutting out the luxury items. While cutting back and budgeting is a great way to save a few dollars here and there, it does not keep the other bills from rolling in every month. You are hurt and can’t work but that does not roll back due dates, late charges, and interest fees. A personal injury attorney in your hometown can assist you with getting back on the road to financial stability.
What is Personal Injury and do you have a Case
Personal injury is a personal property loss or a physical injury that you have sustained because of the negligence of another person. The first step is contacting a personal injury attorney in your area that specializes in these types of cases. The attorney will assess if there is a strong enough case to prove that your injuries are the direct result of the negligent actions of a third party. He will file a lawsuit and he will ask that you be compensated for any loss of personal property, the payment of medical bills including future medical care if the injuries require it, and punitive damages.
At this point, the defendant and their legal counsel will be served with this paperwork. Chances are that if your case is strong enough, there may be a settlement offer and it will never go in front of the court for trial. Depending on your state, usually a statute of limitations requires that the case be handled within a certain amount of time.
Your attorney is your ally and will see you through from the beginning to end so that you can concentrate on getting better.
