6 Surprising Personal Injury Myths Debunked
Personal injury myths can interfere with your chance at maximum compensation.
There are many personal injury myths that have developed over the years, but a personal injury should not be taken lightly.
Personal injuries occur due to the negligence of another party. They can happen a large number of ways, including:
Personal injuries are extremely common in Los Angeles.
There was an average of 324 car crash fatalities in LA over the last two years. Additionally, in LA County, nearly 20,000 people are bitten by dogs annually.
As urban legends or tall tales similar to Paul Bunyan and the Loch Ness Monster continue to live in infamy, it’s easier to debunk many personal injury myths.
Here are some common personal injury myths.
I only suffered a minor injury, I don’t need to file a claim – small injuries can still warrant potential damages. Even if you suffer a minor cut that requires stitches, there will be medical expenses from any hospital visit.
Additionally, if the injury were to prevent you from working, you could seek lost wages.
I can file a claim at any time – you should file your personal injury claim as quickly as possible. Even if you are unsure a claim is possible, it’s best to consult with an attorney about your options.
Failure to file a claim in a timely manner can result in a case denial due to the statute of limitations. In California, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury.
I can’t afford a personal injury lawyer – many personal injury lawyers, including the LA attorneys at C&B Law Group, work on a contingency basis. This means they don’t charge any upfront fees for their services.
In addition to not paying right away, your initial consultation is free as well.
I can hire a bankruptcy attorney to help with my personal injury – you shouldn’t hire any lawyer to help after a personal injury. You need to find an attorney who practices in personal injury law.
Hiring a personal injury attorney who understands specific laws related to these types of cases can benefit you in the long run.
I don’t want to go to court – while there’s always a possibility your case does go to court, there’s also a chance it doesn’t. Many personal injury cases are settled before a court is required.
Not every case will go to trial. Count on a lawyer to do their best so that you don’t have to go to court.
Personal injury cases will take too long – even if it seems like the case could go on longer than you want, think about your health and well-being.
Getting injured in a car accident or slip and fall can lead to traumatic consequences.
Is the length of a case worth potential long-term effects of personal injuries? These are important factors to consider.
There are many other personal injury myths. The only way to break the stigma of such myths is to seek the advice of an LA attorney for your case.
If you suffered a personal injury in Southern California, you may have incurred a number of injuries, such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck pain or serious injuries
- Broken bones
- Damaged nerves and muscles
- Chronic back pain
- Lower body injuries
- Whiplash
- Internal bleeding
- Traumatic organ damage
- Concussions
- Spinal cord injuries
- Wrongful death
Don’t let personal injury myths get in the way of potential compensation.
At C&B Law Group, we have decades of combined experience helping injury victims recover damages such as:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of wages
- Pain and suffering
We don’t believe in personal injury myths. Instead, we focus on facts to help build successful cases for our clients.
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding a potential personal injury case.
Reach out today for a free consultation.
