Why File a Lawsuit?
Contrary to Americas reputation as a lawsuit-based society, study after study has shown that most people who are victims of accidents do not file lawsuits. There are many reasons for this, but if you have been hurt or lost a loved one, you owe it to yourself and your family to look objectively at your circumstances and consider whether filing a lawsuit would be the right thing for you and your family. If you were hurt, you may need assistance to cover your medical expenses from the accident, and you have a right to lost wages to help pay your normal bills and additional expenses arising from your injury. And you have to consider the possibility of lingering disability and future medical expenses. You also may have a claim for pain and suffering as a result of your injuries, and for any emotional trauma you experienced and potentially may continue to experience. If you lost a loved one, no amount of money can compensate you for your loss. A lawsuit is not about putting a dollar value on
