If you were injured as a result of the negligence of another person or company, or if you suffered a work-related injury, would you know where to turn?

Not many of us want to make an injury compensation claim, but the reality is that you should recover what you have lost if were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. You should consider obtaining legal advice if you:

- Suffered physical and/or mental injuries
- Lost the ability to work because of either a physical or mental disability
- Were permanently injured
- Incurred substantial medical expenses

The bottom line is that you should be able to recover damages if you were involved in an accident which was caused by the negligence of another. Examples of this may include a workplace injury, an accident in a public place or a car accident injury.

Seeking legal advice for an injury enables you to weigh your options and know your rights. You should take the following steps after suffering a personal injury:

- Seek medical attention immediately and ask the doctor to record all pertinent information.
- Make a police report, if necessary.
- Record all pertinent information about the incident as soon as possible.
- Find a qualified attorney who can offer legal advice and file an injury compensation claim.

A qualified attorney will represent your interests, unlike the other party’s insurance company or attorney, who is clearly out to represent the interests of the other party and to settle for the least amount of money as possible.

An attorney that is experienced in workplace injury claims, car accident injury claims or claims regarding accidents in public places will be better equipped to handle your unique circumstance, and should be able to inform you of your rights under the law.

You will lose your legal rights if you don’t know what they are!

If you are involved in a personal or workplace injury, you need to know your options so that you can best determine which plan of action to take.
Remember: Your decisions may forever affect your life and your family’s lives, so it is vital that you obtain legal advice.