If you get hurt in a preventable scenario, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages. Because every situation is unique, the best way to confirm eligibility is by consulting a personal injury attorney. Generally, you’ll likely have grounds for a claim if the following factors apply.

3 Signs You Have a Strong Personal Injury Claim on Your Hands

1. You Were Not at Fault

If you were entirely responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, you won't have grounds for a personal injury claim. If, on the other hand, someone else was to blame, you can seek damages. Since Georgia follows a modified comparative fault rule, you may still be entitled to compensation if you were partially—up to 50%—liable.

2. You Were Legitimately Hurt

You must have sustained injuries as a direct result of the liable party’s reckless or negligent conduct. Someone’s carelessness doesn't warrant legal action. To build a winning claim, you must prove how their actions—or lack thereof—caused you harm. Thankfully, a resourceful personal injury attorney will know how to gather evidence that does just that.

3. You Incurred Actual Damages

If you have only minor injuries and didn't end up missing any work or requiring medical care, filing a claim is unlikely to yield a payout. Personal injury claims are supposed to compensate victims for the losses they incur, like hospital bills, lost wages, and emotional distress. If you can't prove you experienced any such damages, the case won't end in your favor.

To discuss your situation with a personal injury attorney, turn to the Law Offices Of Terrence J. Paulk, PC in Fitzgerald, GA. For over three decades, this firm has been counseling clients throughout Ben Hill County. With an unwavering commitment to securing the best outcomes possible, they use all the resources at their disposal when building personal injury suits. To explore all the services they provide, visit their website. To schedule your free consultation with a personal injury attorney, call (229) 423-8783.