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Question: What is more difficult than filing an injury claims? Answer: Not knowing who to file your injury claims against. You think that's not the case? Read on and see if this makes you a believer.

Noel was jogging in the park like most mornings. Somewhere along the jogging track a slab had come undone. When Noel stepped on it, it gave way and he fell down. He wound up with a swollen ankle, which the doctor diagnosed as an intense ligament tear. The accident left him in bed for three weeks. His doctor, parents, and friends, told him to file a compensation claim for the injury and related expenses. Problem was no one knew whom to hold responsible and hence get the public accident compensation from.

This confusion is typical of an injury in a public place. Whether you sustain an injury while shopping at malls and markets, browsing through libraries, or walking your dog in the park - you are entitled to public accident compensation. Never think, even for a minute, that your injury is completely your fault if it occurred in a public space. Every public area must meet certain safety regulations. If the people looking after the place have failed in that duty, it is their fault. And you should not be paying for it. Here are some tips to help further your public accident compensation claim:

Tip 1: Record your Accident Details:

When you have an accident in a public place, check if there is an accident record book available. If there is one, lodge an entry there immediately. This entry supports your claim as a good piece of evidence should.

Tip 2: Contact Witnesses and collect Evidence:

If there is no accident record book present, and even if there is, support your claim with witnesses and, if possible, photographs. For example, a photograph of the uneven slab of the jogging track where Noel slipped and injured himself, will count as evidence in the case.

Tip 3: Contact an Experienced Lawyer:

It is your civil right to get compensated for a public accident that is not your fault. In case the party responsible - the library trust, the mall authorities, the civil body taking care of the park, etc. - is not keen on compensating you in fair terms, consider hiring the services of an experienced lawyer, with a background in accidents caused in public areas. An experienced lawyer is adept at dealing with cases like yours and knows the right way to go about getting you compensation for the accident. Fill out the contact form for further information.

Tip 4: Check for a No Win No Fee Contract:

Always draw up a no-stings attached, No Win No Fee contract with your lawyer. This means that you don't pay your lawyer anything, whether you win or not. Even when you win, the lawyer is compensated by the other party, not out of your public accident compensation amount.

Diana Joseph has an in-depth knowledge in dealing with in injury claims. She has written numerous articles on injury claims issues, particularly those involving car accident and other topics of claims.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma in the last five years, you may wish to meet with an attorney to discuss your legal rights. Anyone who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma should consider this option. If you have a loved one who is deceased because of mesothelioma, their spouse or an executor of the estate should also consider legal representation.

There are different avenues to consider regarding representation and the possibilities of obtaining compensation. We believe it is important that you choose representation by a firm that is exclusively devoted to mesothelioma claims. We believe you should choose a firm that has years of experience and a proven track record with mesothelioma claims.

Some people do not want to file a lawsuit. For such people, they may want to know that a number of companies have filed for bankruptcy protection and have established bankruptcy trusts that pay smaller amounts to mesothelioma victims. Sometimes, if it is too late to file a lawsuit or if the mesothelioma victim is strongly opposed to filing a lawsuit, we can recover some compensation by filing claims with bankruptcy trusts. This is a decision that should not be made quickly and should only be made after consultation with an experienced legal representative.

STATUTES OF LIMITATION

All states have statutes of limitation that provide that a claim is barred if it is not timely filed. Some states require that a claim must be filed within one year of the date of diagnosis, while other states provide that the individual has as long as five years from the date of diagnosis. This not only varies from state to state, but sometimes varies depending upon the state of exposure or where the lawsuit is filed. It may be necessary, if some period of time has expired after the date of diagnosis, to file the claim in a different jurisdiction to avoid the running of the state of limitations. As a general rule, it is always better to get the process moving as quickly as possible to avoid any potential issues with a statute of limitations.

WHERE WILL THE LAWSUIT BE FILED?

A lawsuit will not necessarily be filed in the state where you live. Some jurisdictions are more liberal in awarding substantial jury awards. If you or your loved one live in a state where juries tend to be more conservative, it might make sense to discuss bringing the case in an alternative jurisdiction. Oftentimes cases can be brought in another state where there was exposure or where a defendant may be located or incorporated.
If there is a potential problem with the statute of limitations in the state where you live, the problem can sometimes be avoided by filing in another state. This should only be decided after meeting with your legal representative.

DO I HAVE TO GO TO COURT?

Typically, we can do all of the work on your case in or near your home. If your deposition is taken, this can also be done in your home or in a conference room near your home. Only if the case is not settled, might you have to be present in court for any period of time. Even if your case goes before a jury, you generally only need be present for a small portion of the trial.
In the overwhelming percentage of these cases, however, settlements will be reached prior to the trial date. Because of this, it is always best to hire experienced counsel with a track record of success. Experienced counsel who have obtained substantial awards in the past may be more likely to obtain significant settlement offers from the defendants prior to going to trial.

WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STEP?

Because mesothelioma cases have become more lucrative, the number of law firms that are seeking mesothelioma cases are on the increase. You may encounter lawyers that you know who now claim to be interested in taking your case. It is important to have experienced legal representation from lawyers who have experience negotiating settlements in mesothelioma cases.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma in the last five years, talk to an experienced mesothelioma lawyer to discuss your legal rights today.

Patricia Hughes writes and promotes for the Maune Raichle Law Firm. They can be reached at 1-800-358-5922, or http://www.legal-mesothelioma-help.com