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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Social security denial - a journal of assistance
What Does A Personal Injury Attorney Look For In A Case
Alexis Garcia
Just as much as a client looking for a personal injury attorney is looking for the right combination of traits, a lawyer is also looking at the case much the same way. Given that the average personal injury lawyer works on contingency, the goal of nearly every practice is to focus on cases that have good odds of paying off. That's awesome for them, but what the heck makes a case a good one for a client to file as either a claim or lawsuit?
Legally Provable and Financially Notable Injuries
Simply put, there is no case without a legally provably injury. Likewise, the injury must rise to a level of meaningful financial value. In other words, someone could harm you with conduct bordering on criminal negligence, but you won't get compensation if somehow you escaped with only a couple of tiny scratches.
Typically, a personal injury attorney builds the base of a case on medical reports and bills. A doctor examines you, determines what injuries you suffered, and then tries to remedy any resulting issues. The accompanying reports are usually key components of a claim.
Eventually, the doctor bills you. Anyone who has so much as spent a minute in the ER knows what that means in terms of financial impact.
A Defendant
It's easy to feel like this part is simple to the point you don't need to discuss it. However, liability has to be assigned to a person or an organization for a claim to have a chance. If you can't determine who harmed you, you might be stuck dealing with your medical insurance policy rather than someone else's liability insurance carrier.
Notably, it's critical to be sure about who the defendant is before you file. One of the most basic arguments for an insurer rejecting a claim is that their policyholder isn't the appropriate defendant. This can get tricky in some situations, such as when a business is located inside a mall. Oftentimes, a personal injury attorney has to review the liability contract between the two parties to determine who is on the hook when someone is hurt on the premises of such a business.
Evidence
Ultimately, a personal injury attorney must tie the choices or inactions of the defendant to the harm a client suffered. That means evidence. This might come in the form of witness statements, first responders' reports, video surveillance, electronic messages, hiring records, or maintenance logs. A good personal injury attorney looks everywhere to establish a defendant's liability.
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