Steps Of The Personal Injury Claim Process

Accidents happen all the time—at work,school,hospital,home,holiday,and even when following all traffic rules on the road. You just can’t predict them. However,what you can do is to prepare for the rainy day way before the clouds even appear in the sky. I am talking about compensation. You might not give much thought about it but you will certainly do when you will be lying in the hospital bed unable to lift your hand and give your daughter a hug,all because of the negligence of another person. When this happens,you need a-.

Accidents lead to injuries of all kinds; back injuries,neck injuries,head injuries,arm injuries,leg injuries and more. Even though you can’t take back the hand of time and stop the unfortunate from happening,you can fight to get financial support to help you settle medical bills and get your life back on track.

Making a claim

If you or your loved one ever fall victim to an accident and gets a personal injury,you can file a claim and get compensated for it. While money may not replace what was taken from you,it can help you settle medical bills and assist you to get your life back on track. To get the compensation,you must follow the right procedure. Here are the steps of the personal injury claim process to follow:

1. Consultation: The process begins with a consultation with your -. They will review the claim in detail then send a Letter of Claim to the defendant. The letter explains what happened during the accident and offers details about the injuries. The defendant has 21 days to acknowledge the letter and a further 3 months to make investigations and either accept or deny liability for the accident.
2. Liability Evidence: If the defendant denies responsibility,you will need to provide solid evidence that shows their fault.
3. Medical Evidence: Once the liability has been accepted,you will need to prove the extent of your injury using medical reports.
4. Negotiation: Agree on a suitable settlement out of court.
5. Issuance of Court Proceedings: If you can’t come to an agreement,issue court proceedings. Remember,the law states that all personal injury claims cannot go beyond 3 years after the accident and no more than 3 years after the 18th birthday (if a minor was involved). Your lawyer will send to the court both the Claim Form and the Particulars of Claim clearly indicating the basis and value of the claim.
6. Pretrial: This is where the jury establishes if the defendant is liable and how much he should pay.
7. Collection of Funds: Once a settlement has been reached,your lawyer starts the process of collection and distribution of funds.

The court process can be time-consuming and exhausting and that’s why it is highly advisable to allow the experts to do the heavy lifting for you. If you opt to go alone,you might lose the case and end up with nothing or worse,pay legal damages for the person or company you are up against.

Suspended Licenses in Illinois

If you have a suspended license in Illinois and are confused about what you need to do to apply for reinstatement,do yourself a favor and seek professional legal help. You have options,but you need to know what they are and the best way to exercise them to ensure the best result.

Reliance on Our Vehicles

We tend to take our driving privileges for granted and not think about them much until they are taken away. When we cannot drive,driving is all that we can think about. Let’s look at what happens if,for instance,your license has been suspended because you’ve been arrested on a charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI).-

License Suspension for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

If you have had your license suspended for a DUI,the actual suspension does not begin until 46 days after the date on the “Notice of Summary Suspension.” This notice describes the suspension and details your right to drive in the interim. Numerous factors are considered when deciding the length of your suspension and the first legal option you can exercise is to file a “Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension” which must be filed within 90 days at with the same court hearing your DUI case.

You may also qualify for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) if you are a first-time offender. An MDDP is a specialized driving permit that allows individuals convicted of a DUI to drive even during the statutory summary suspension period.

What to Expect

Requirements for Illinois License reinstatement vary widely depending on the offense,your driving history and your current situation. Understanding and adhering are best dealt with by a professional law firm experienced in such matters.

If you want to do it yourself at a minimum find out what your options are for the type of -that you are facing. It is often a complicated process,best handled by people who know the law and the system.