In personal injury cases, it’s common to hear insurance adjusters or defense lawyers say “this kind of injury has a maximum value of $100,000” (or some other number).
However, injuries themselves do not have a value. What truly matters is how the injury has affected your day-to-day activities and relationships. This matters even more than the physical pain you have experienced.
The most important questions are: How has this injury altered your daily routine? How has it impacted the activities you love and the time you spend with your friends and family? Do you have to take more breaks at work because of pain? Can you no longer keep the Saturday morning tennis date that you used to have?
An effective lawyer seeks to understand the full impact of the injury on your daily life before the medical details. This means visiting your home, going to your workplace, meeting your friends and family, and getting a complete picture of your life. The only purpose of the medical records should be to explain why the injury has altered your life.
Lawyers who advertise on billboards and handle a large volume of cases do not have the time to learn who you are. With so many clients, there is no time to learn about your individual circumstances. You should have a lawyer who will invest the time necessary to understand your unique situation.
This approach applies not only to catastrophic injury cases but also to those where the client can still function, although with limitations and ongoing pain. You are not just a “file.” When your lawyer stands before a jury, he should speak as someone who knows you, not just as someone who has reviewed the paperwork in your file. Contact us today for a consultation to ensure your true story is told so that you can find justice.
#PersonalInjuryLaw #ClientFocused #LegalConsultation #JusticeMatters #YourStoryMatters
John Evans Injury Law
Latest posts by John Evans Injury Law (see all)
- Injuries Do Not Have a “Value” - September 5, 2024
