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Neighborhood Gathering End With Injuries? 4 Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney
Michelle Garrett
Summer is here. Some areas of the country are allowing small social gatherings to occur again. If your first venture back to a social gathering resulted in an injury, you need to seek help as soon as possible. If you've already sought medical help for the injuries, you might think that's the only help you need. However, you may also need legal help, especially if you're not getting anywhere with your personal injury claim. You might think it's wrong to seek legal action against a neighbor. Unfortunately, that might be the only way you can receive compensation for your injuries. Here are four important reasons why you might need to hire a personal injury attorney.
Your Neighbor Won't Cooperate
If a neighborhood barbecue ended with you receiving serious injuries, you might expect your neighbor to accept responsibility for the injuries. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. In fact, people often refuse to cooperate after an accident on their property. One possible reason for the refusal is that they don't want their insurance rates to increase. If your neighbor is refusing to provide information about their homeowners insurance, your only option is to hire a personal injury attorney.
Your Neighbor's Insurance Lapsed
If you tried filing a claim with your neighbor's insurance provider, only to find that the policy had lapsed, you need to speak to an attorney right away. Your neighbor may not have insurance on their home, but that doesn't mean they're off the hook for your injuries. An attorney can help you file a claim against your neighbor. That way, you can receive compensation for your injuries, regardless of their insurance status.
Your Neighbor Disputes Your Claim
If your neighbor is disputing your injury claims, it's time to hire a personal injury attorney. If your neighbor continues to dispute the events, you may have a difficult time getting compensation for your injuries. Your neighbor may feel that you contributed to your own injuries. Or, they may dispute that the accident occurred at all. If that's the case, legal representation can help you fight through the dispute. One way to do that is through witness statements and security footage. An attorney will work to get the proof you need for your personal injury claim.
Your Neighbor's Insurance Won't Pay
If your neighbor's insurance provider is refusing to pay your claim, you need legal representation. Insurance companies don't like to pay out on injury claims. If they can find a reason to deny the claim, they will. That's where a personal injury attorney becomes necessary. They'll fight for your right to receive compensation for your injuries.
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I'll be up front: I have a criminal record. As someone who's spent lots--and lots--of time looking for a job in my life, I've gotten used to being up front with this fact. It's difficult to get hired with this on my record, and frankly, it never gets less scary to have to tell an interviewer about it. But that doesn't mean I'm unemployable. I'm a hard worker who can bring a lot to any company. And I also know what an employer needs to do for me. I know my rights. There's no federal law protecting me from discrimination due to my record, but there are plenty of state laws that make it a little easier for me. If you're looking for a job and you have a criminal record, read through this information. Protect yourself during a job search. Know your rights.