A case is deemed a personal injury case when the
negligence or wrongdoing of a person or entity has caused medical injuries to
another. The injured person can press charges and bring the case to court where
he can ask for compensation from the offender. When doing so, he would need to
hire the services of a lawyer to represent him.
In personal injury cases, it is important for the
plaintiff to clearly establish how the actions of the offender or accused
caused his injuries. This should be backed by evidence like photos, videos, or
testimonies from witnesses. Having clear and accurate evidences would help back
up his claim and qualify him for compensation. If the case is won, then the
accused would have to pay hospital fees, doctors' fees and the prescribed
medications.
During the investigation, the plaintiff would also
be asked to produce medical documents to prove his injuries as well as to
justify the amount he's asking as compensation. However, if he's not able to
gather enough evidence, then proving fault would be difficult. In fact, the
accused is also allowed to gather his own evidence to turn the tables around.
This is done to sniff out plaintiffs who file cases for the sole purpose of
monetary gains.
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