Personal injury claims are a particular kind of civil lawsuit that is issued after one party causes another person physical, emotional, or psychological damage.

At times, a civil lawsuit and criminal charges are applied to the negligent party, as often seen in drunk driving accidents.

Filing A Personal Injury Claim

Depending on the circumstances, if someone is injured, they may be entitled to file a personal injury claim, but they hesitate or don’t follow through with the appropriate steps.

This typically occurs when the victim is afraid to address the negligent party in a formal setting, or they believe that the person responsible can’t afford the costs of their damages.

When those injured do not move forward with a personal injury claim for the reasons mentioned, it’s tragic. Instead of obtaining the compensation they need to cover the costs of missed wages and ongoing treatment, they are forced to manage their expenses alone.

This type of sacrifice is unnecessary and can put you in a position where you are paying tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket.

Who Is Responsible For Compensation In A Personal Injury Claim?

In most personal injury cases, insurance companies are responsible for providing compensation to the victim. Although the negligent party can be held accountable, it rarely occurs. In most claims, the at-fault party’s insurance provider covers the costs of the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. This includes:

• Auto insurance
• Homeowners insurance
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Workers’ compensation insurance
• Retail business insurance
• General liability insurance
• Medical office insurance

In just about every personal injury claim, there’s an insurance policy in action that will compensate an injured party who follows through with a personal injury lawsuit against a responsible person or entity.

Contact Fast Help Today

If you were recently harmed in an accident and you aren’t sure about your next steps, contact Fast Help to speak with an experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney about your options.

Fast Help is Atlanta’s accident helpline that connects victims with legal and medical services they need to obtain compensation for their damages, as well as recover from their injuries.

Our network of affiliate attorneys can clarify your legal options, help guide your case through the court system, negotiate a settlement on your behalf, and ensure that your rights are protected throughout the process.

Accident victims who allow an attorney to represent their needs often receive higher settlements and, with Fast Help, you aren’t responsible for payment unless we win your case.

So when you are in an accident and need to file a personal injury claim, don’t hesitate, just call us at (404) 592-0318 for immediate support.