If you or someone you care about is injured due to another person or entity’s negligence, the stakes are high. While you’re left to deal with your own physical, financial, and emotional losses, which can feel overwhelming, the path forward toward fair compensation is legally challenging. An early move that everyone in your difficult position should take is consulting with our experienced injury attorneys at Mette Attorneys at Law in Lebanon, PA, early in the process.

Common Types of Personal Injury Claims

Your personal injury claim will be unique to the situation at hand, but some of the most common accidents involved include all the following:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bike accidents
• Accidents on the job, which lead to workers’ compensation claims

Building a Solid Claim

To build a strong claim, you must prove that four separate elements apply, and this is best left in your seasoned personal injury lawyer’s capable hands.

You Were Owed a Duty of Care

To begin with, the other party must have had some responsibility regarding your safety, which is called a duty of care. For example, motorists shoulder a burden of care for everyone with whom they share the road.

The Duty of Care Owed to You Was Breached

The other party must have breached the duty of care they owed you, which generally translates to some form of negligence. The most common examples of traffic accidents include distraction, excess speed, impairment exhaustion, and aggression.

The Other Party’s Negligence Was the Direct Cause of the Accident

The fact that the other party was negligent isn’t enough. Instead, you’ll need to show that their wrongdoing led to the accident that caused you to be injured.

You Suffered Legal Damages as a Result

Finally, you’ll need to prove that, as a result of the accident in question, you suffered legal damages. These refer to the losses that personal injury law addresses, and they include medical costs, lost income, and physical and emotional pain and suffering.

How a Seasoned Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

When you have a trusted personal injury lawyer in your corner, you can count on them to handle each of the following:

• Skillfully guiding you through the legal process toward a favorable claim resolution
• Communicating with the insurance company on your behalf
• Building a strong claim that the involved insurance company is hard-pressed to deny
• Knowledgeably negotiating with the insurance company in pursuit of a just settlement for you
• Being well prepared to take your case to court if the insurance company refuses to settle fairly

Turn to an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer for the Help You Need Today

The dedicated personal injury attorneys at Mette Law are well-versed in successfully handling even the most complex personal injury claims, and we can also help you with yours. Learn more by contacting us online or calling us at 717-232-5000 today.