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Because millions of Americans are bustling through their
hectic daily routines, it's no coincidence that so many accidents
and injuries occur. Just because they're common does not make
them any less traumatic or painful. The event is even more
traumatic when the accident could have been prevented if the
other party had acted more responsibly. When deciding to take
legal action after an accident or injury, you will inevitably
have questions regarding "personal injury" cases.
When someone else could be legally responsible for harm you
have suffered due to an accident or an injury, it is commonly
called a "personal injury" case. If another party
could potentially be responsible for the accident that caused
you harm, that is called a "personal injury" case.
Personal injury cases can either be resolved through civil
court in which others can be found at fault, or they can be
settled through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is
filed.
Unlike criminal cases, a formal "lawsuit" generally
begins when one individual (the "plaintiff") files
a civil "complaint" against another person or agency
such as a business stating that they caused the accident or
injury. This is commonly referred to as "filing a lawsuit".
Most often, such disputes are resolved early and out of court
through informal settlement by the parties involved, the insurance
companies and respective lawyers. It usually begins with a
negotiation, a written agreement between both parties to forgo
further legal action and resolve the issue with a monetary
settlement.
Call and someone at our law firm will talk to you over the
telephone about your injury, your family and your future.
Our law firm wants to help you and we're very good at what
we do. Call the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm at 1 (800) 779-4950.
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