You can likely file a lawsuit for your injuries, and we can confirm whether or not you have a viable case after reviewing it. Filing a lawsuit may yield substantial compensation, which we can calculate and prove you deserve during your case.
Damages you can likely recover include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage costs, and other out-of-pocket expenses, like childcare services. When lawsuits go to court, victims’ testimony helps, though your lawsuit may well settle without a trial. Throughout your lawsuit, keep getting medical care if necessary, as stopping it could harm your case.
Call the Law Office of John J. Sheehan at (617) 925-6407 to get a free case evaluation from our personal injury lawyers.
Can I File a Lawsuit for My Injuries?
Suppose someone else’s negligence or recklessness injured you. In that case, you may have a civil claim against the negligent individual. Contact us immediately to determine if this is true so you do not waste any of the three-year statute of limitations in Massachusetts.
We can determine who is liable for your injuries. Multiple parties may share fault, depending on the case. We can also organize proof of your injuries, such as X-rays, physicians’ notes, test results, and other relevant medical evidence.
If your injuries have cost you money or been distressing, consider filing a lawsuit. You should not have to foot the bills for medical expenses or suffer additional hardship because of lost wages.
Massachusetts restricts when some victims may file lawsuits. Suppose you were hurt in a car crash. In that case, you must suffer a serious injury or incur $2,000 in medical expenses to file a lawsuit instead of getting compensation from personal injury protection insurance, which many victims do almost immediately.
If the statute of limitations passes, you can no longer file a lawsuit for your injuries. Our lawyers can prevent that from happening, so let us handle your personal injury case in Duxbury.
Do I Have to Testify During My Duxbury Personal Injury Lawsuit?
You may testify during your personal injury lawsuit if it goes to trial. Your case may settle out of court, but our personal injury lawyers may still prepare you to testify nonetheless.
If you do not have to testify, you may still have to make statements during a deposition. This occurs during the discovery phase of lawsuits when either side can request information and documents, as well as depose witnesses and ask them questions.
Statements should remain consistent throughout depositions and testimony, and we can help you prepare. Being honest but concise is a good approach, and we will make sure you feel comfortable discussing the accident and your damages before the time comes to do so.
Testifying generally benefits plaintiffs. It gives them the opportunity to describe the physical pain, emotional distress, and mental suffering they have endured because of the defendant. Jurors hear this testimony and consider it when awarding compensation for non-economic losses.
What Are Common Economic Damages for Personal Injury Victims?
Many economic damages are associated with injuries, namely medical expenses. Let us point out all compensable economic damages you can get from a lawsuit and prove why you deserve them.
Medical Expenses
In general, medical expenses are the most distressing for victims. Going to the hospital is very expensive, especially for a relatively bad injury. Emergency room visits may include many diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications, all of which contribute to your initial medical damages.
Then there are the long-term care costs. Many injuries, from broken bones to spinal cord damage, require follow-up care for victims to recover fully physically. We include future medical damages in our compensation requests, too, which is crucial for victims with permanent or hard-to-heal injuries.
Lost Wages
Lost wages are exceptionally common after accidents in Duxbury. Whether you stand to miss several weeks or years of work, you may get compensation for any resulting lost wages.
Tax returns, pay stubs, and other evidence prove your income before the accident. Your physicians may testify that you are unable to return to the same level of employment due to physical limitations, which will help us obtain future lost wages for you as well.
Property Damage Costs
Victims commonly incur property damage costs after vehicle accidents, but these damages happen in many other scenarios, too. Tell us about any personal property of yours that was also damaged due to negligence, which you can get compensation for, just like you can for physical injuries.
Miscellaneous Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Many miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses are associated with personal injuries. Travel expenses from transportation accommodations to get to and from the hospital for doctor appointments and any household services, whether for childcare or other assistance, are also recoverable economic damages. We can track these for victims and help them examine all the financial effects of the defendant’s negligence.
Should I Keep Going to the Doctor During My Personal Injury Case?
Treatment for many personal injuries continues during lawsuits. Avoid missing doctor appointments or doing anything that could worsen your injuries. If you deviate from your treatment plan, gaps may appear in your medical records.
Having gaps in your medical records calls into question the severity of your injury and if you need compensation. It also leaves room for the defense to argue any additional medical treatment is necessary because you neglected your care and that they should not cover those additional expenses.
You can prevent these situations altogether by staying committed to your physical recovery. Not only should you keep seeing the appropriate physicians, but you should also take their advice about not returning to work or doing certain physical activity.
As you continue to receive medical care and document your injuries, you generate evidence that we can use during your lawsuit.
Call Us About Your Personal Injury Case in Duxbury
Call the Law Office of John J. Sheehan at (617) 925-6407 to get a free case review from our personal injury lawyers.