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Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
A personal injury lawyer represents victims injured by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. Whether injured physically or psychologically, retaining a personal injury attorney is vital to receive fair compensation for your recovery.
A lawyer who handles personal injury claims has the knowledge and experience it takes to determine the validity of your injury case, conduct ongoing settlement negotiations, communicate terms with relevant parties, and carry out all other legal matters in and out of the courtroom.
Accidents happen every day in Jonesboro, Arkansas. If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, contact NST Law today for a free consultation to learn how we can fight for and protect your legal rights.
Personal injury cases involve the concept of negligence, which describes a breach of reasonable behavior that results in injuries or damages to another. For example, a driver exceeding the legal alcohol consumption limit to operate a vehicle who injures another motorist in a traffic accident acted negligently and is liable to compensate the injured party for their resulting damages.
Examples of personal injury cases include:
When two vehicles collide, or a vehicle makes contact with a person, animal, bicycle, obstruction, or other solid objects
A truck colliding with another vehicle, person, animal, obstruction, or solid object
When a vehicle collides with a person crossing or walking along a road or developed area
A bicycle colliding with a vehicle, person, animal, obstruction, or another solid object
When a motorcycle collides with another vehicle, person, animal, obstruction, or other solid objects
Brought against a person or entity that negligently causes someone’s death
Benefits dispensed to people who cannot work due to a medically determinable disability
A negligent act or omission by a healthcare professional that results in injury to a patient
A negligent act or omission by a healthcare professional that results in injury to a patient
Prescription Drugs & Medications
A breach of duty of care in the production and distribution of prescription drugs and medications, leading to users’ injuries
Negligent or harmful actions by nursing home care staff that results in injury to a resident
Neglect of a duty to provide sufficient and reasonable security to patrons, resulting in injury
In the above situations, injured victims may benefit from retaining personal injury attorneys to advocate for and protect their legal rights to compensation. Insurance companies are more likely to take your claim seriously and offer you fair compensation for your injuries and damages immediately after an accident if they’re aware you hired representation to handle your claim.
Even seemingly minor errors, including written statements with ineffective wording, can diminish the probability of recovering a larger settlement. So, the sooner you retain counsel for your personal injury case, the better your likelihood for a satisfactory outcome.
Additionally, following an injury, other people, including family, may be unable to advocate and negotiate your case with the relevant parties for a settlement. A personal injury lawyer can help with all legal matters, including drafting settlement letters to insurance companies and issuing subpoenas for witness testimony. These seemingly simple tasks require knowledge of applicable laws and experience working within various procedural parameters.
At NST Law, we have personal injury attorneys who’ve dedicated their entire careers to perfecting their legal skills on this subject matter, and we’re happy to help fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
The most recent report per the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration cited 505 traffic fatalities in Arkansas, nearly an 8% increase from five years ago when six traffic fatalities occurred directly in Jonesboro.
In Jonesboro in 2020, a negligent driver exceeding the legal drinking and driving limit swerved over the highway’s centerline, fatally striking a motorist. Another accident in Jonesboro, also occurring in 2020, involved a negligent vehicular homicide, where a driver ran a red light and subsequently killed a motorist.
You can find Arkansas’ negligence laws stipulated at §16-64-122. Per Arkansas law, damages awarded to a plaintiff are in proportion to their injuries. Arkansas is a “modified comparative negligence state,” meaning civil courts prohibit accident victims from recovering compensation for their injuries or damages if they’re at least 50% at fault. You should always consult with an attorney who can properly evaluate your case to determine if you have a valid claim for compensation.
Additionally, plaintiffs must satisfy the following five criteria to show negligence:
Arkansas is an “at fault” state, meaning the individual that causes an injury (defendant) is responsible for paying damages to the injured party (plaintiff). Additionally, the court can reduce the total compensation recoverable by the prevailing party based on their percentage of fault. For example, if the court awards $100,000, but the prevailing party is 40% at fault for the accident, they can receive only 60% of the $100,000, or $60,000, equating to a 40% or $40,000 reduction of the awarded compensation.
Regardless of your assumed contribution to an accident, it’s important to speak with a personal injury attorney who can properly assess your case and any comparative liability that might exist before admitting fault of any kind.
Proving negligence requires evidence to establish your claim. Necessary evidence can vary depending on the type of injury claim and the facts of each case, but generally, you might collect the following information to support your demand for compensation:
A personal injury lawyer can help you gather the evidence needed to support your claim after identifying the negligent parties to determine who’s responsible for paying damages. Your lawyer can also help you effectively describe and document your injuries for the judge or jury, understanding what works from past cases, such as what a court finds convincing and credible to prove someone negligently harmed you.
At NST Law, our legal team knows how to build a strong evidentiary record of the circumstances surrounding your accident. In addition, our personal injury law firm has experience with defendants’ common tactics or defense claims used to minimize compensation to the injured party. As a result, your personal injury attorney can accurately assess the expected payout based on your injuries and damages, guide you through settlement proceedings, and negotiate on your behalf with insurance companies and other relevant parties.
A variety of factors specific to your case can influence the worth of your claim, including:
Our personal injury lawyers at NST Law can review the facts of your case and determine the best next steps to take, what evidence to gather, and how to best protect your legal interests to maximize your compensation and get you the most agreeable outcome
No; Article 5, Section 32 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits any limit on the amount recovered for injuries.
At NST Law, we fight on behalf of our clients with compassion and determination and aim to be a vigorous and honest advocate for you. We’re transparent about our processes, and we will never pursue a case we don’t believe has merit. If we choose to partner with you on your personal injury lawsuit, we think we can get you fair compensation.
We will always keep you informed of your case’s progress and what we feel is in your best interests, such as when you should settle. We will offer our legal advice liberally and regularly, but ultimately, you have the right to be involved in your case.
If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you should discuss your case with a local personal injury lawyer in Jonesboro. Contact NST Law today for a free case evaluation to help you decide your next best course of action.
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Fax: 901-746-1505
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Fax: 901-746-1544
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