Partner at AKD Lawyers
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance Claims
When you file a personal injury claim, you want to know the ins and outs of it. This can help maximize the amount of compensation you may receive. Whether you’ve filed a claim before or not, this will help you better understand the process.
Navigating the complexities of a personal injury claim can be daunting, especially when considering the various factors that influence the outcome. For instance, understanding the nuances of a class action lawsuit can be pivotal. Moreover, being aware of potential lawyer costs and how to determine the claim amount can significantly impact the trajectory of your case.
It’s also crucial to recognize specific scenarios, such as the dangers of overloaded semi-trucks or the legal liabilities associated with sports injuries. Being well-informed about these aspects can provide a strategic advantage in your pursuit of justice.
Basic Case Requirements
It is important to note that the ability to demonstrate the following does not necessarily mean that one will win in a civil lawsuit. Rather, these are the requirements that must be met in order for a plaintiff to justifiably file a claim in the first place. The absence of one or more of these components is likely to result in the dismissal of a lawsuit.
1. The Presence of a Duty
Every injury case starts with a duty from the defendant to the claimant. In the case of a car accident, this duty can be as simple as driving safely. In more complicated situations, a company or person may have the duty to prevent injuries with their product or on their property.
2. The Breach of the Duty
An injury claim begins when the duty expected of the defendant was breached, creating the potential for blame to be placed upon the defendant.
3. An Injury for the Claimant
A claimant needs to sustain a physical, emotional, or financial injury for a claim to be filed. Without evidence of this injury, a lawsuit may not go forward.
4. Causation between the Breach of Duty and the Injury
One of the most important parts of an injury claim is needed to bring together the other elements. A claimant needs to prove that the defendant’s actions were responsible for their injuries.
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In 2003, after being dissatisfied with the quality of legal care for victims of car accidents, Roderick ‘Rico’ Alvendia sought to establish a new firm focused on providing high-quality legal services to aid injured victims and their families. J. Bart Kelly, sharing Rico’s passion for upholding justice, joined the firm later that year, and established a partnership.
