The Importance of a Personal Injury Lawyer

As defined by the American Bar Association, personal injury law, is designed to protect you if you or your property is injured or harmed because of someone else’s act or failure to act. 

The National Center for Health Statistics has stated that around 31 million people are injured across the United States each year that require medical treatment. Of these, some 2 million are severe enough to require hospitalization. Additionally, 162,000 of these injuries are fatal.

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also reveals that out of the 5.5 million car accidents present in the country each year, there are 3 million injuries and 40,000 fatalities. This includes 60,000 injuries and 5,000 deaths that also occur due to truck accidents.

Being injured or harmed in an accident can be emotional, overwhelming, and seemingly helpless. Depending on the extent of your injuries you may even require surgeries, physical therapy, or other medical treatment to fully recover. 

While a personal injury lawyer cannot undo the hardship that has happened, having an experienced legal advocate on your side to provide guidance and support can reduce the stress of dealing with a personal injury claim after an injury.