{"id":661,"date":"2016-02-08T18:06:10","date_gmt":"2016-02-08T18:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=661"},"modified":"2024-11-01T19:59:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T19:59:27","slug":"when-is-a-personal-injury-claim-rejected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/when-is-a-personal-injury-claim-rejected\/","title":{"rendered":"When is a Personal Injury Claim Rejected?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When a person or family experiences a tragic accident or serious injury at the hands of another company, entity, individual, or group of individuals, they often times seek legal counsel in order to pursue a personal injury claim. Many law firms that focus on personal injury claims will represent a case for free, initially, and only collect attorney fees if they win the settlement or recover compensation for their clients\u2019 damages. In order for a personal injury lawyer to take on a person\u2019s case, they must have a valid claim
that legally entitles them to remuneration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a victim of a personal injury has a claim that is not strong enough to win a settlement, a law firm may pass on representing them; however, if the client insists on pursuing their claim, a lawyer may do so for upfront, non-refundable fees. So what makes a case weak? And why do lawyers pass on certain cases and personal injury claims? There are several reasons why a personal injury law firm will deny a case and refuse to represent someone that has been seriously injured. Continue reading to find out why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 101 on Personal Injury Claims<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In order for a victim of a personal injury to successfully win a settlement for their damages, they must prove that they were injured as a result of another person\u2019s negligence or carelessness; and at no fault of their own. There are several laws and stipulations that regulate these boundaries of negligence and fault, and lawyers are extensively well-versed in each of them. If they review a case that seems to have flaws or holes within it, they may not see value in representing the client because the case is weak.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For example, if a person is injured in a motor vehicle accident because the opposing driver failed to stop at a red light, they may have a valid case. A lawyer will assess whether or not the injured driver obeyed all traffic signals and laws; and if they did, they were injured as a result of direct negligence and is entitled to compensation for their damages. In this situation, a personal injury attorney would most likely accept this case and represent this client on a contingency fee basis, only collecting lawyer fees if they win a settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an opposing example, if a person was involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffered injuries, and there were clues that the injuries were the result of their own negligence, then a lawyer will deny representing their claim. If a driver rear-ended a person, and that person hit their head on the dashboard, suffering head injuries, then the accident and injuries were caused by the opposing driver; but, if the victim was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, then the accident was still the opposing driver\u2019s fault, but the victim\u2019s injuries were a result of neglecting to wear a safety belt. Although this person may still be entitled to recompense for their damages, it is a weak case that may not pull through in a court of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> for reputable and experienced personal injury representation in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attorneys, Daniel Craven<\/a>, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek offer free initial consultations for injured victims, and never collect lawyer fees unless they win your settlement and recover compensation for your damages. Call 317-881-2700 and speak with a knowledgeable and friendly legal representative today about your recent personal injury in Indianapolis, IN<\/strong> and its surrounding counties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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