So you are driving home or stuff in traffic , and bam! another driver side swipes your vehicle  or runs into your back, causing serious personal injury and medical expenses. After the daze and the smoke clears, literally, you are left confused . The question now on your mind is  Why should you contact an experienced personal injury attorney?

1) Evidence gets lost or destroyed.
As the  injured party,you bear the evidentiary burden of proof. If  you fail to present evidence of the defendant’s negligence, your case will be unsuccessful.  You ability to prove your case rest heavily on your ability to provide physical evidence. "He who asserts must prove"  Physical evidence can include, receipts,photos, videos, witness statements, police reports, medical records, and other proof of injuries.

The longer time elapses, the evidence gets weaker. For example, waiting too long to contact and obtain a written statement from a witness, might result in difficulty finding the witness or the witness’ memory fading and therefore forgetting critical details that could strengthen your matter.  

2) You may miss out on a chance for quick settlement.
A settlement is the most financially reasonable and time efficient way to resolve most personal injury cases.  It is well known that insurance attorneys and adjusters are excellent negotiators and will often confuse and or  low-ball you if you try to settle your claim on your own.  You need an experienced personal injury attorney to assess the strength, weaknesses, and the monetary value of your case to ensure you receive the just compensation that you deserve. These figures are not pulled out of the air  and are researched from the case law, legal texts such as the Ursula Khan and Harrisons Lest we forget that the court system  in Jamaica can be slow. Court is a last resort.

3) Statutes of limitations. 
The statute of the limitations is the legal deadline for you to file your personal injury lawsuit in court.  The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Jamaica is six years If you miss this deadline, even if it is by only one day, the court dismisses your case and you are no longer entitled to receive any compensation for your injuries in the court system but rather your attorney will have to exhaust settlement options. For fatal accidents, the statue of limitations is three years.

4) The peace of mind you’ll get from knowing your case is in good hands.
The peace of mind received from  this is priceless. It is draining to be recovering from your injuries along with being an overwhelming, intimidating, and stressful experience. It certainly puts  a strain on all areas of your life .

Contact our experienced personal injury team today for guidance. We are passionate about what we do . It also helps that we  give free case evaluations and guidance. Looking forward to hearing from you! #personalinjury #legalhelp #lawyerinjamaica #personalinjury law