Serious Injury

1. What is a serious injury case?

While there is no hard and fast rule about defining a serious injury case, typically it is a case involving an injury that results in a major disruption of the life of the victim caused by the fault of another person.

Examples of serious injury cases would include:

    * Wrongful death cases;
    * Spinal cord injuries;
    * Traumatic brain injures;
    * Amputations;
    * Injuries involving surgery;
    * Disfigurement cases;
    * Loss of senses (vision, hearing, taste, smell); or
    * Any other life altering injury.

2. If I have sustained a serious injury what should I do?

It is extremely important to have an experienced personal injury attorney who has expertise in the handling and presentation of serious injury cases.

It is critical not to do anything that might have a negative affect upon you case. An experienced attorney might advise you not to give any statements or sign any authorizations so it is important to get the advice of an experienced attorney before you do something that could have a negative impact upon your case.

3. How do I go about getting experts to help me with my case?

Your attorney will be able to suggest a team of experts that can range from private investigators to engineers to doctors to economists to help develop your case.

4. Who will pay the expenses of hiring all of these experts?

In most cases, the law firm or attorneys will advance all costs and expenses of the case as they are incurred. Once the case is concluded, they would be reimbursed for their costs out of the recovery. In some states, even if there is no recovery, the client is still responsible for the costs and expenses of the case even though the client owes no legal fees. In other states, if there is no recovery, the client will owe nothing for the costs and expenses, which will be absorbed by the law firm or attorney.

5. Why should I contact SelectCounsel, LLC about my case?

SelectCounsel, LLC has access to attorneys who are considered to be among the best in their area of practice throughout the United States.

SelectCounsel, LLC can refer you to one of the best law firms in your area and arrange for a free consultation for you to speak with one of those lawyers.