Personal injury law is rarely as simple as it is often portrayed in the media and in advertisements. Depending on the litigants and their relationships, a personal injury case can be fraught with peril, both professional and financial. Here are some things to keep in mind when considering legal action for a personal injury. Employment: Very often, injuries occur at the workplace. Anything that might put your employer at risk of a settlement, higher insurance premiums or potential cases involving additional plaintiffs is likely to reflect negatively on your employer’s opinion of you. Even though the job site or management might be at fault in an injury case, you must weigh the possible loss of income and damage to your future employability if you pursue a case that leads to financial exposure of your employer. Insurance Companies: Most people with adequate financial advice will have likely already protected themselves with both medical and liability insurance before they are injured...
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