The Social Security system is in place to help us through difficult times. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which the system makes our lives even more difficult than they need to be. The day I received the denial letter for my claim, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. After talking with a few friends, I contacted a lawyer. That was the best decision I had ever made. Even with the professional assistance, getting the denial overturned and getting the money that I was owed took several months. I have kept a clear journal of my experience and loaded it with information that can help others get through what can be an impossible time.
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Why These Three Injury Cases Desperately Need A Lawyer's Touch
Alexis Garcia
Although it is always advisable to consult a lawyer before submitting an injury claim, people have successfully handled injury claims without seeking legal counsel first. However, this doesn't mean that you should always go down that route. In fact, there are some types of claims that are too complicated for novices to handle without legal counsel; here are three examples of such cases:
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases are those where the plaintiff is alleging that they have been injured by a negligent medical provider. For example, if your doctor handles your consultation while intoxicated and misses crucial diagnoses, the doctor should compensate you for the damages stemming from the misdiagnoses. That is what the law says; in reality, it isn't as easy as sending a demand letter to the liable party and waiting for a settlement check. In practice, you are likely to face a number of challenges such as these three:
- Proving that the doctor was negligent – the law recognizes that doctors can't treat all cases successfully; therefore, you have the uphill task of proving that your injuries were specifically caused by the doctor's negligence.
- Understanding the medical conditions you suffered from, and being able to explain them to the judge and jury.
- Convincing the jury (who are notoriously skeptical of medical malpractices) that you deserve to be compensated.
Long-Term Injuries
Determining the value of a relatively minor injury that heals after a few days isn't too complicated. Your medical bills and your time away from work can be determined so that you are properly compensated. However, it isn't that simple if you are suffering from a long-term injury, particularly an injury that your doctor reckons will leave you with a permanent disability. Computing future (years into the future) medical bills, how much you will recover or how your injury will affect your future work is complicated; that isn't a novice's job.
Slow-Acting Chemical Poisons
Lastly, you should also desist from pursuing a chemical injury case on your own, especially if it involves a slow acting chemical. For example, if you are complaining that a manufacturer has been dumping chemicals into your local water source, and the chemicals have made you ill with cancer, you will have a hard time proving your claim. You will need scientific facts and expert opinions to prove your case; you can bet your last dollar that the defendant will arm themselves to disapprove your claim. Hiring an injury lawyer evens the playing field.
Contact a firm like Baudler, Maus, Forman, Kritzer & Wagner, LLP to learn more.
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