Guide to Filing a Personal Injury Claim

February 28, 2022

The Right Personal Injury Attorney Will Remain by Your Side Every Step of the Way

Have you been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence? Receive the compensation you’re entitled to by filing a personal injury claim. While the personal injury claim process may seem stressful, our experienced Niagara Falls personal injury attorneys are here to help guide you through this process.


Here is a step-by-step guide to filing a personal injury claim:


Step One: Seek Medical Treatment

Even if you don’t feel any symptoms immediately after the injury, it’s important to seek medical treatment. While you may not experience any pain, you may feel injured days later. Seeking medical treatment can also help your personal injury case. Without going to the hospital, the insurance company of the person responsible may say that the severity of your issues was minor because since you didn’t seek help immediately.


Step Two: Contacting a Personal Injury Attorney

If you endured a major accident, consider turning to an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you recover the cost of your medical treatments and discuss a claim. It’s important to choose a personal injury lawyer that is dedicated and experienced.


Step Three: Making Your Claim and Gathering Information

At this stage of the personal injury claim process, you’ll be informing the person liable for your injuries and their insurance provider about your claim. Gathering as much information as possible is crucial for your case. Having medical records, doctor invoices, records of lost wages, photos, and estimates on the damage to your personal property will aid you in your case.


Step Four: Settlement

You can demand compensation from the individual responsible or their insurance company before or after filing your personal injury claim. Typically, it is hard to negotiate a personal injury claim as each side has its own idea of what the claim is worth. Your lawyer will help you with offers and counteroffers to reach a suitable claim. If you can’t come up with a reasonable settlement that both parties are comfortable with, you can choose to file a lawsuit to seek the amount of compensation you want.


Step Five: Filing Your Lawsuit

If you can’t settle, your case can go to trial. Keep in mind, there is a statute of limitations that limits how long after the accident you can file a personal injury claim. Once you’ve gone over this limit, you are barred from filing the claim and you’ve lost your chance for compensation.

Contact Our Personal Injury Attorneys to Schedule Your Consultation in Niagara Falls

While the process of filing an injury claim can feel overwhelming, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Quarantillo & Truex are here to shoulder the legal burden and advocate for your best interests every step of the way. From investigating the cause of your accident and gathering critical evidence to negotiating with insurance companies and, if necessary, litigating in court, our firm provides comprehensive, hands-on representation. We take the time to understand how your injuries have impacted your life so we can pursue full and fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care.


Our certified team members are proud to represent injured clients throughout Niagara Falls, as well as Lockport and Buffalo, with dedicated, results-driven counsel. With more than 25 years of experience handling personal injury cases, our attorneys have built a reputation for skill, integrity, and proven outcomes. If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, don’t face the legal process alone. Contact our personal injury law firm today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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