Were You Injured At A Friend's Property? Talk With A Lawyer To Get Compensation
It can be difficult to know how bad an injury is at the scene of an accident, and even as you start to recover. If you were injured on a friend's personal property and you are now realizing you have months of recovery ahead of you, if you are ever able to fully recover, you should talk with a personal injury lawyer.
Suing a friend for compensation isn't fun, but if you need the insurance claim on their homeowner's policy and they aren't willing to help, this may be the only way to get relief from the financial burdens related to the accident. Meet with a personal injury lawyer about these details of the case.
The Cause of the Accident
The most important information about the case will be what was the cause of the accident. Any of the following reasons could be your reason for pursuing compensation:
- Unstable or uneven flooring
- Uneven stairs
- Damaged deck railings or outdoor play equipment
- Hazardous conditions
- Wet areas
- Risks that weren't disclosed to you
If you fell off a deck because the railings were warped, rotted, and weak, or if you slipped because the hose spigot leaks, these are the fault of the homeowner.
The Severity of the Injuries Sustained
The type of injury that you are now suffering from will also be a factor in the case. The more severe or complex the injury, the stronger the case. Serious injuries include:
- Brain injuries
- Neck or spine injuries
- Anything requiring surgery
- Permanent injuries
- Injuries that take months or years to heal
- Loss of limb or organ
It should be easy to gather all information relevant to your injury, from the hospital bills and statements to the images like x-rays or scans. Compile a timeline of the injury and medical care you needed, from the first trip to the hospital to the projected time you will be done recovering.
All the bills from this injury need to be included in the case. This could be the wages you couldn't earn because you had to miss days at work, or money you had to spend to change your home to accommodate your needs getting around.
The lawyer will have all this information ready to move forward with the case when they present the homeowners with the option to file the claim or settle. Once the case gets moving you can be confident, you'll be closer to financial relief from this bad injury and memory.