“Frivolous lawsuits”.

“Ambulance chasers”.

These phrases and others like them are far too common in our society. Unfortunately, concerns about being overly litigious prevent legitimate victims from coming forward and getting the help they need after suffering an injury through no fault of their own.

It is important to take a step back and understand what a personal injury lawsuit is and what a personal injury lawsuit isn’t.

Personal Injury Lawsuits Are About Making Things Right For The Injured

A motor vehicle accident can quickly turn someone’s life upside down and leave them with an endless stream of medical bills. Should they have to pay those bills because of someone else’s negligence? We do not think so. After all, they did not choose to suffer a devastating injury and should not be left to bear the burden alone.

A successful personal injury claim can provide financial compensation for a wide variety of damages, including medical costs, pain and suffering, lost earnings and even auto repair costs.

Personal Injury Lawsuits Are Not About Punishing People

Covering losses are why insurance policies exist. A personal injury lawsuit simply forces the issue and pursues the compensation an injury victim is entitled to because of a policyholder’s negligence. For example, a negligent driver does not settle a personal injury claim out of their own pocket; their insurance company pays the settlement once a personal injury lawyer successfully demonstrates their liability, and it becomes clear the insurance company will lose at trial.

If you or a loved one are ever injured in an accident through no fault of your own, remember this: a personal injury lawsuit is the remedy our legal system provides to make things right for the injured. Don’t let someone else’s misperceptions about lawsuits stop you from getting the full compensation you need to be made whole again.