When you are hurt in an accident caused by another party’s negligent actions, you have the option of filing an insurance claim. If the at-fault party has no insurance or if your claim is wrongfully denied, you may have the option of initiating a personal injury lawsuit.
Personal injury is considered a category of civil lawsuit that enables a victim (a plaintiff) to pursue compensation for physical, emotional, and financial losses. In order to be successful in a personal injury claim, you must prove that the person or company who caused your injury was negligent or careless and that their negligence directly caused your injury. This is sometimes referred to as the burden of evidence and is applicable in both insurance claims and civil lawsuits.
If successful, you may be awarded financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. If you are not sure whether your case can be resolved through the insurance route or if you should take matters to the courtroom, speak to a Greenville attorney at the Eller Frye Law Firm about your case.