Should you consider legal action?

A person injured in a car crash as a result of another’s negligence has the right to compensation for damage to his or her health, earning power, and the loss of well being. Compensation can include reimbursement for medical and hospital bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages and future earning power, pain, and other physical distress, and psychological suffering as a consequence of injuries and losses. In the case of serious injury such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), or spinal cord injury (SCI), the changes in lifestyle, the need for extensive modifications in the home, and diminished earning power are so extensive that a life planning consultant should be engaged to help calculate long-term medical and financial needs.

Many serious injuries in auto collisions are caused by the negligence or misconduct of another person, corporation or government entity. Issues of product design, product safety, and highway design may have contributed to the auto crash. Negligence is conduct which falls below the standard of care established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risks of harm. Negligence and misconduct can occur in public settings, in which public employees such as law enforcement personnel fail to take sufficient care. Misconduct is improper, or unlawful conduct motivated by premeditated or intentional purpose or by obstinate indifference to the consequences of one's acts.

If your auto accident injury occurred as the result of negligence or misconduct, an attorney experienced in dealing with auto accident injury cases may be able to achieve a settlement that will recover your medical and rehabilitation costs, both current and future. A settlement may also cover home modifications and future specialized care needs.

If you decide to pursue legal action, you should contact an experienced auto accident attorney as soon as possible for review of your situation. There are deadlines called statutes of limitation, set by laws which regulate the filing of lawsuits which vary state by state. If you or a loved one have suffered a spinal cord injury and feel that negligence or misconduct was involved, you should not delay in contacting an attorney. If the statute of limitations expires, your right to pursue a claim may be forever barred.

The usual arrangement for an automotive injury case is a contingent fee agreement. Casey Gerry’s attorney agrees to be paid a fee only if the client's case is ultimately successful, either by settlement out of court or by a judgment following a court proceeding. Casey Gerry then receives a percentage of the final amount recovered. This fee arrangement is helpful for most people who have suffered a serious injury in a car crash because it does not require the person bringing the case to pay any money up front.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto crash, you should immediately contact a plaintiff’s law firm that handles auto crashes and accidents. When you contact Casey Gerry, one of our experienced San Diego auto accident lawyers will discuss your case with you to help you determine the best way to proceed. Casey Gerry would be pleased to be among those that you interview and would be honored to be the firm you select.