Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury in Kentucky
Answering All Your Questions About Kentucky Accident Claims
Do you have questions about personal injury claims in Kentucky? At Kentucky Injury Law Center, we work to answer all of your questions. Our Bowling Green lawyers offer free consultations, so you can speak directly to an experienced attorney at no cost or obligation to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a personal injury claim?
Personal injury claims are insurance claims that arise when a person who suffers an injury in an accident (the Plaintiff) seeks money damages from a person or organization (and their insurance carriers) who may be held legally responsible for causing the harm (the defendant).”
If the defendant is found to be responsible (liable) for the plaintiff’s injuries, the defendant or their insurance company will have to pay for the damages that are related to that harm (such as medical bills, pain and suffering, and other elements of damage).
What is the personal injury claim process?
A personal injury case begins when you present your claim to the defendant, either by providing them with notice of a claim and trying to negotiate a settlement outside of court, or by submitting the appropriate legal paperwork to your local court to file a lawsuit.
After that, you have time to build your case by contacting witnesses, gathering evidence, getting medical examinations, and investigating the at-fault party. You (the plaintiff) and the other side (the defendant) can both bring preliminary motions to the court.
Your attorney will approach the defendant to try negotiating a settlement. If the case resolves this way, as most do, you can collect your insurance payment. If the defendant refuses to cooperate, your case will go to trial, during which your attorney will argue for a settlement on your behalf.
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What do I do after an accident?
Here are the most important steps to take after any personal injury accident:
- Take photos of your injuries and any property damage
- Write down what happened while the memory is still fresh in your head
- Create a list of witnesses and their contact information
- Visit a doctor for treatment or a checkup as soon as possible
- Follow your doctor’s care plan and attend all follow-up appointments
- Call an attorney for further guidance
