If you or someone you love got hurt, you may be wondering: Will a lawyer take my case? It’s a fair question. At our firm, we don’t take every case that comes to us. We think carefully before we say yes. Here’s what we look at, and why it matters to you.
We Look at Whether Someone Else Was at Fault
The first thing we ask is simple: Did someone else cause your injury?
Maybe a driver ran a red light. Maybe a store had a wet floor with no warning sign. Maybe a doctor made a mistake. If another person or company acted carelessly and hurt you, that’s called negligence, and it may give you the right to seek money for your injuries.
We look at the facts of what happened. If you have documents or records that support your story, such as a police report, photos, or medical records, those can go a long way in helping your case. The more your story is backed up by evidence, the stronger your case may be.
We Look at How Serious Your Injuries Are
Personal injury cases take time, money, and hard work to build. That means we need to make sure your injuries are serious enough to justify the legal fight.
We’re talking about things like:
- Broken bones
- Head or brain injuries
- Back and spinal cord damage
- Long-term pain or disability
- High medical bills
If your injuries are minor and heal quickly, a lawsuit may not be the best path. But if you’ve suffered real harm physically, financially, or emotionally, we want to hear your story.
We Look at Whether We Can Recover Money for You
Even if someone clearly caused your injury, there has to be a way to actually collect money at the end of the case. We look at things like:
- Does the at-fault person have insurance?
- Is there a business or employer involved?
- Are there other sources of recovery available?
We won’t send you down a long legal road if there’s no chance of getting you the money you deserve. That wouldn’t be fair to you.
We Look at Deadlines: Every Case Has One
In West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., there are strict time limits on when you can file a lawsuit. These are called statutes of limitations. If you wait too long, you may lose your right to sue, no matter how strong your case is.
That’s why it’s so important to call us as soon as possible after an injury. The sooner we look at your case, the better we can protect your rights.
Find out how much time you have to file: How Long Do I Have to Bring A Claim?
We Listen First: Always
Every case is different. We never make quick judgments. When you contact us, we listen carefully to what happened to you. We ask questions. We review what you share with us.
Our goal is simple: to tell you the truth about your case, even if that truth is hard to hear.
If we believe we can help you, we’ll tell you. If we don’t think a lawsuit is the right move, we’ll explain why and talk about other options.
Talk to Us: It’s Free
We serve people hurt in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. If you or someone you love was injured because of someone else’s careless actions, reach out today. Your first call or meeting costs you nothing.
You deserve honest answers. Let us help you find them.
At Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers, we are here to listen, fight for you, and get you the answers you deserve.
Still have questions? We have answers: