What are the benchmarks for personal injury cases you handle?

Jones & Swanson uses general guidelines to determine the likelihood of a case resulting in compensation and whether they will accept the case. Benchmarks include proof of liability, the ability to prove injuries through medical verification, that the accident did not occur too long ago, and that there is a way to actually obtain financial compensation (such as through an insurance company, the at-fault party, or the victim’s own insurance).

Why must there be proof of liability?

A case will only be successful if it can be proven that another party’s negligence or wrongdoing caused the accident. Evidence that you were at fault, or a lack of strong evidence that the other party is at fault, can be a major barrier to securing compensation.

How do you prove injuries in a personal injury case?

The firm must be able to obtain verification of injuries from the doctor who treated you. This verification often occurs through medical records and through statements and court testimony from the medical professionals connected to the case. If treatment is considered more minor—such as through a chiropractor or physical therapist—it can be extremely challenging to prove serious injury or justify a large settlement or verdict.

Does it matter how long ago the accident occurred?

Yes. The more time that passes from the time of the accident, the less time there is to prepare a strong claim or lawsuit. While the firm prefers to take on cases immediately following an accident, it is willing to handle cases where longer periods have elapsed. If an especially long period has passed (such as a year), they will seriously need to consider the chances of reaching a successful outcome.

Is there a way to actually obtain financial compensation?

There must be a channel through which a settlement or monetary damages can be sought and expected to come through. Compensation can usually be obtained through the at-fault party’s insurance company, from the at-fault party (such as a large corporation), or from the victim’s own insurance company. Lawsuits can be time-consuming and costly, so it is important there is a way for these costs to be recovered.

Benchmarks for injury cases

BENCHMARKS FOR INJURY CASES

Our Guidelines For Determining Which Cases To Accept

At Jones & Swanson, we use certain general guidelines to help us determine the likelihood of a case resulting in compensation, as well as whether or not we will accept that case. By looking at this information, you can better determine whether it is in your best interests to bring your case to our law firm. We do not want you to waste time and energy bringing your personal injury matter to a firm that you will not be able to work with in the end. If our Marietta legal team cannot assist you, we can at least do our best to refer you to another legal professional who can.

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What Are The Benchmarks?

Here are some of the various benchmarks we set for personal injury cases we handle:

There must be proof of liability. Your case will only be successful if it can be proven that another party’s negligence or wrongdoing caused your accident. If there is evidence that you were at fault for the accident, or if there is a lack of strong evidence that the other party is at fault, this can serve as a major barrier when it comes to securing your compensation.

We must be able to prove your injuries. This means that we must be able to obtain verification of your injuries from the doctor who treated you. This verification often occurs through medical records, as well as through statements and court testimony from the medical professionals connected to your case. If you solely received treatment that is considered as being more minor—such as through a chiropractor or physical therapist, it could be extremely challenging to prove that you were seriously injured, or that a large settlement or verdict is justifiable.

Your accident must not have occurred too long ago. The more time that passes from the time of your accident, the less time we have to prepare a strong claim or lawsuit on your behalf. While we prefer to take on cases immediately following the victims’ accidents, we are willing to handle cases in which longer periods of time have elapsed. If an especially long period of time has passed (such as a year), we will seriously need to consider our chances of reaching a successful outcome for your personal injury matter.

There must be a way to actually obtain financial compensation. Compensation for victims’ injuries can usually be obtained through the at-fault party’s insurance company, from the actual at-fault party (such as a large corporation) or from the victim’s own insurance company. In order for us to take on a case, there must be a channel through which we can seek a settlement or monetary damages and actually expect it to come through. Lawsuits can be extremely time-consuming and costly, so it is important that there is a way for these costs to be recovered.

If you believe that your personal injury case falls in line with these guidelines, we advise you to contact a personal injury lawyer from our law firm. By scheduling a free case evaluation, you can obtain valuable feedback concerning your case at no cost!