Reasons You May Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

Did you know there are a lot of reasons why you may need a personal injury lawyer? I never really thought about it until a friend of mine mentioned about an accident she had at a store. She was not going to do anything about it but luckily took another friend’s advice and consulted a lawyer first. Turns out she is going to have some medical bills for issues that didn’t pop up until a few days later and she is going to have to take time off work.

Some reasons you may need a personal injury lawyer:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Boating accidents
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Dog bite injuries
• Workplace accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse
• Wrongful death

I have never used a lawyer before and honestly never thought about all the reasons I may need one. It is always good to have an idea though ahead of time just in case. You never know when an accident will happen and accidents do happen.

There are also all sorts of different types of personal injuries which I hadn’t realized. From bodily injuries to emotional to tissue and brain. Not all injuries can be seen. The first step after an accident after getting yourself checked out is talking to a lawyer that specializes in the issue. A lawyer can review your medical records, interview any people involved and find options for you. You shouldn’t be responsible for an accident that wasn’t your fault and that is why insurance exists, and lawyers. From medical bills to lost wages to future issues and quality of life, so much can be affected after an accident. You may also want to find a lawyer in the state the injury happened because every state has their own laws. Stewart Law Offices / Columbia Personal Injury Lawyer for example can answer questions from Columbia incidents.