Understanding Richmond Personal Injury Claims
A personal injury occurs when an accident is the result of negligence. Negligence is often determined by asking whether another reasonable person would have acted in the same manner, given similar circumstances. Another way to gauge negligence is under the “duty of care” theory. This theory assumes that we all have a duty of care to others. In the case of an auto accident, drivers have a duty of care to follow all traffic laws and obey the rules of the road. If a driver fails to do so, they are liable for resulting accidents. The driver’s insurance company will be responsible for paying damages to those injured in the accident. Unfortunately, insurance companies are mostly concerned about their financial bottom line.
This means they will go out of their way to avoid paying a full and fair settlement amount. This is the best reason to have a Richmond accident lawyer by your side from beginning to end. Your attorney will ensure that your personal injury claim is taken seriously, that your personal injury damages are properly assessed, and that you receive fair personal injury compensation that fully covers all your damages. At a time when you are injured and want nothing more than to focus on getting well, your Richmond personal injury attorney will allow you to do this. We will fight for you and for your future, giving you the opportunity and time to get your life back on track.
What Types of Fort Bend County Personal Injuries Does Sullo & Sullo Handle?
There are many different types of personal injuries. Premises liability claims address accidents on another’s property caused by a known hazard. Product liability claims address injuries resulting from a defective or dangerous product. Other types of personal injuries include dog bites, nursing home abuse or neglect, wrongful death, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and, of course, auto accidents. At Sullo & Sullo, we primarily handle auto accident claims.
- Auto accident injury claims can involve a truck, car, motorcycle, auto-pedestrian collision, or auto-bicyclist crash. Regardless of the type of auto accident you’ve been involved in, having an experienced Richmond auto accident attorney can make the process much easier, with a better outcome.
- Car accident injury claims usually involve two passenger vehicles but are sometimes the result of a multi-car collision. Texting-while driving accidents have become increasingly common as have other types of distracted driving accidents. Other types of car accidents include drunk driving accidents, T-bone accidents, high-speed collisions, rear-end crashes, hit-and-run accidents, and head-on collisions. No matter what type of car accident you’ve been involved in, a strong Richmond car accident attorney can help.
- Truck accident injury claims must usually address severe injuries to those in the smaller passenger vehicle as well as issues related to liability. A truck accident may have more than one liable party, including the truck driver, the trucking company, the loading company, the maintenance company, or even the manufacturer of a defective or dangerous truck part. Having a strong semi-truck accident attorney by your side will ensure these complexities will be handled with skill and knowledge.
- Motorcycle accidents often cause severe injury to the motorcyclist, who has little protection other than a helmet when worn. Motorcyclists often sustain catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, amputation of limbs, severe internal injuries, and injuries that cause disfigurement. Even motorcyclists who have taken a motorcycle training course or a motorcycle safety course can be hit by an impaired, overly fatigued, distracted, careless, or reckless driver.
What Types of Damages are Available from a Richmond Personal Injury Claim?
Your damages will depend on the extent of your injuries, the facts surrounding your accident, and whether liability is clear. Generally speaking, you will be entitled to economic damages, which are those that have an exact monetary number attached to them. Non-economic damages include medical expenses (current and future), lost wages, lost future wages, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages encompass actual physical pain as well as emotional pain and trauma, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD resulting from your accident.
How Can a Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer Help with Your Claim?
There are many different ways a Richmond personal injury lawyer can help you with your personal injury claim. In addition to answering all your questions, and taking the burden of dealing with a recalcitrant insurance company off your shoulders, your Richmond personal injury attorney can do the following:
- Thoroughly investigate your accident
- Gather evidence that supports your claim
- Definitively prove liability
- Comprehensively calculate your damages
- Negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf
- Litigate your case if the insurance company fails to agree to a fair settlement
- Ensure your claim receives the respect it demands
How an Experienced Richmond Personal Injury Attorney from Sullo & Sullo Can Help
When you’ve been involved in an auto accident that was not your fault, your life can change in an instant. One moment you are driving home from work on a Friday afternoon, looking forward to your weekend, and the next you are in the hospital being treated for severe injuries. You may be unable to work and make a living and are feeling overwhelmed. Contacting a Richmond personal injury attorney is the single best step you can take following your accident. The Sullo & Sullo attorneys are professional, compassionate, experienced, and knowledgeable. Our firm places a high premium on client service and will always go the extra mile for our clients. Don’t wait—contact Sullo & Sullo today.