How Can a Lawyer Help If My Injury Worsens Over Time?

Have you been injured due to the fault of someone else? Is your injury worsening over time? A Cumming injury lawyer may be able to help.

How Can a Lawyer Help If My Injury Worsens Over Time?

Evaluate Your Case

A lawyer can listen to the details of your case and help you determine whether your worsening injury is indeed linked to an original incident, like a workplace injury or a car accident. They can help you determine if you have grounds for seeking further compensation.

Advise You about the Statute of Limitations

The state of Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, though there are exceptions in certain circumstances. A lawyer can help you figure out if your case is still within the two-year statute of limitations or if any of the exceptions apply.

Advise You about Workers’ Comp

If your injury was work related, and you have already filed for workers’ comp, your lawyer can advise you about how to proceed if your condition worsens. Even if you already received workers’ comp earlier, you may be able to secure additional benefits based on your changed medical situation. If your claim was denied earlier, you may be able to appeal if you can prove that your injury has gotten worse.

Help Gather Medical Evidence

A lawyer can help you to communicate with medical experts to get clear documentation on how your injury has gotten worse. Showing medical proof of your deteriorating physical condition may help in getting additional compensation.

Negotiate with Insurers

Insurance companies frequently downplay worsening injuries in order to settle for as little as possible. Since you need compensation that will cover your future needs, a lawyer can help you negotiate for a fair settlement that takes your long-term prognosis into account.

Modify Existing Settlements

If you have already reached a settlement, but then you find that your injury has gotten unexpectedly worse, your lawyer can help you explore options for modifying the settlement. It may be possible to re-open the case and seek a higher settlement, although this is rare. More likely is pursuing additional claims against other parties who may be liable for the incident. A lawyer can help you identify who else may be responsible, and whether a claim against them is possible.

File a Lawsuit

If you cannot reach a fair settlement, and you cannot get the compensation you need to cover your expenses, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit. A lawyer can help you gather the evidence and file as well as represent you in court if your case goes to trial. Lawsuits frequently are resolved before ever going to trial, since filing for a lawsuit often prompts the other party to work things out through negotiation.

Get Help from a Cumming Injury Lawyer

A personal injury attorney knows the law well, and can apply it to your case. Consult with a lawyer as soon as possible, so you can get advice about how best to proceed.

If you have been injured due to someone’s negligence, contact Spaulding Injury Law in Cumming, GA. We also serve the Atlanta, Lawrenceville, and Alpharetta areas.

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