There are hazards everywhere in a store, such as spilt food, cartons left in aisles and poorly balanced products on the shelves; waiting for the surprised customers to slip, trip and fall over on or even get struck by a falling object.
If you have been seriously injured you should take your time filing a PI claim as you want to be sure you get a settlement that truly reflects the financial hardship you have to endure due to an accident that wasn’t your fault.
How Soon Should You Settle?
You are given 2 or 3 years to file a PI claim, depending on which state you had your accident. This is called the statute of limitations. If your injury was particularly serious it will take some time to arrive at an accurate calculation as to your likely recovery time.
It’s important to have this information as your medical expenses and loss of earnings for both the short term and the longer term are included in a PI claim. If they are not accurate then you will find you won’t have sufficient money to cover your expenses.
Why You Should Take Your Time To Settle
Assessing an injury and its likely effect on your life isn’t a quick or easy calculation to make. The insurer won’t want to pay anything at all if it can help it. This means you will need a strong case for a PI claim. This will take time to compile as you may need eye witness accounts, a statement from your doctor and a full assessment of your wages before it is possible to put together an accurate assessment of your financial hardship due to the accident.
How an Lawyer Can Help You
When filing a claim against a major corporation it is advisable to first discuss the accident with an attorney. If the attorney thinks that you have a good chance of winning a claim, he or she will work on your behalf to get a PI claim settled. This should cover all of your financial hardship and will be far easier to settle with the insurer than if you were to present it all on your own. To get started, fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page.
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Costco, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
