Why Victims’ of Accidents Should Never Hesitate To Speak Up

Have you ever been hurt in an accident and wondered if you may have a case, but you hesitated to call an attorney? One of the most agreed upon recommendations among personal injury lawyers is that persons hurt in an accident should never hesitate to call a personal injury attorney. A personal injury attorney will take on the hard work of a case and allow you and your family to heal with way of proper medical attention.

Often times, victims of personal injury hesitate to make a claim out of fear of retaliation in the work force, medical facilities, police force, and even from liable companies and or landlords. What many victims do not realize is that making a personal injury liability claim with an attorney actually increases safety standards in public places and medical facilities. When claims are made, it brings attention to government agencies and law enforcement. It creates an investigation and amplifies the silence of persons of injury, neglect, and violence throughout the nation. Often times, new bills are passed to create stricter guidelines, increased fees are imposed to those who abuse their practice, and overall increases education to community members to be aware of what they have rights to. Additionally, there are laws that prevent persons such as landlords or the workforce from retaliating against you. 

Victims and their families have the option to make their case public to bring more awareness to their community members and others who may be facing a similar situation. 

No person or family should have to suffer due to a reckless driver, a company who failed to keep up to code, a nursing home who failed to administer proper medication, or workforce who failed to keep their work premises safe for their employees. However, unfortunately, accidents still do occur. These accidents can bring on serious damages to a person’s physical and mental well-being as well as their financial status.  Attorneys will fight for maximum compensation to recover from lost wages, past and future medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that the lawyer will not collect unless their client does. Do not hesitate to call an Illinois personal injury attorney today if or a loved one find yourself hurt. 

Malman Law is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for a free consultation and legal advice. If you or a loved one find yourself questioning whether or not you have a case, do not hesitate, call our office today.