Debunking Personal Injury Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Misconceptions about the legal field, lawyers, and specifically personal injury lawsuits are commonplace. These myths and misunderstandings can prevent people from filing injury claims or accessing the legal representation they may need.
An accurate understanding and realistic expectations are vital to making informed decisions about the best option for you after you experience an injury-causing accident. Let’s discuss some of the most common personal injury myths so you have the correct information to make important decisions about your case.
Myth #1: Insurance Coverage is Enough After an Accident
Insurance companies rarely cover the full costs associated with car accidents. Injured victims are often left to cover a substantial portion of their property repair and medical bills, which can pile up quickly depending on the severity of the collision. Plus, insurers are known to fight against paying what an accident claim is actually worth. Inadequate settlement offers will not cover your accident and injury costs, so simply filing an insurance claim is not usually sufficient.
Myth #2: You Don’t Need an Attorney After a Minor Accident
While this myth is true in some circumstances, the complexities of car accident settlement and litigation mean that what seems like a simple claim can quickly turn into a challenging legal case. Minor injuries do not always stay that way; complications and worsening symptoms are common after car accidents, and some injuries are asymptomatic for days or weeks. Accident victims shouldn’t ignore or minimize the damage caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness.
Myth #3: Personal Injury Means a Car Accident
While this isn’t wrong (car accident cases are a type of personal injury claim), it is not an entirely accurate representation of what personal injury law includes. In addition to car and truck accidents, personal injury cases include premises liability, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. Basically, personal injury claims occur when an individual is harmed by someone else’s recklessness, wrongdoing, or negligence.
Myth #4: Personal Injury Cases Take a Long Time
The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled before going to court. If the length of time it may take to recover compensation is stopping you from filing an injury claim, it’s important to understand the overall process and what it will likely entail. While reaching a settlement is not guaranteed, it is the outcome in most cases. This saves time by avoiding the process of court filings and hearings. One important note to make is that the decision to settle or pursue litigation is yours, and what’s best for you will depend on the unique details of your case.
Myth #5: Personal Injury Attorneys Don’t Care About Their Clients We can’t speak for every personal injury attorney, but at The CP Law Group, we always put our clients’ interests first. Our clients trust us to help them recover financial compensation, which is an important part of any injured accident victim’s overall healing process. We understand that it’s more than a case for our clients; it’s their health and their future, and we do not take our role lightly.
Call us at 844-546-4878 (that’s 844-5-IM-HURT) or reach out on social media to @TheCPLawGroup to schedule a free consultation.