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Serious injuries and damages can take a toll on your life mentally and financially. Our personal injury lawyers work with you through the complex legal process and get you the appropriate financial compensation and benefits you deserve. Call our law firm for a consultation regarding your personal injury case or to file a personal injury claim today.
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- Medical malpractice
- Premises liability
- Car crashes
- Assault & General negligence
Contact a personal injury lawyer at our law firm for a consultation regarding any of these personal injury cases.
You’ve Suffered A Permanent Disability Or Other Serious Injury
The exact nature of the injury is immaterial in these cases.
If you are the victim of any of the following—either through the direct intent or negligence of another party or parties—contact us for a consultation:
- Physical trauma of any kind. It could be the result of a car accident, malfunctioning equipment that wasn’t up to code, or deliberate assault and battery.
- A serious illness as a result of someone’s negligence or deliberate actions.
If the damage involves long-term pain, bills, and on-going care, it is essential that you consult with a personal injury attorney. We can help you out of a situation that could result in lifelong financial stress.
Your Claim Is Being Denied (Or Attempting To Be Denied) By The Insurance Company
Personal injury claims, like most legal claims, involve complicated laws and esoteric language. Insurance companies know this, and they know that most people don’t have the legal knowledge it takes to file a claim effectively. They use this to their advantage.
There is, of course, another tactic that they typically use—delaying or slowing down the submission in the hopes that you’ll just give up.
Our attorneys know our way around these tricks and can help you file an effective claim. With decades of combined experience, you can rely on MZJ.
“Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.”
Martin Luther
Know Your Rights - Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
Legally speaking, a personal injury is harm caused to a person’s body, mind, or emotions as a result of someone else’s carelessness, negligence, or wrongful conduct (intentional infliction of damage). In these cases, you have legal rights that can and should be preserved.
That’s a broad definition, and an attorney at MZJ can help with all areas of personal injury law.
Legally speaking, a personal injury is harm caused to a person’s body, mind, or emotions as a result of someone else’s carelessness, negligence, or wrongful conduct (intentional infliction of damage).
That’s a broad definition, and an attorney at MZJ can help with all areas of personal injury law.
Any of the following—as well as anything directly related to the following—fall under the purview of injury law:
- Assault & battery
- Trespassing
- False imprisonment & false arrest
- Conversion—when someone “exercises dominion and control” over someone else’s person or property without their permission
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress
- Fraud/deceit
- Defamation—libel & slander
- Intentional tort—something of a “catch all” term for an instance where damage has occurred but the incident does not fit directly into any of the above categories.
Accident victims and victims of intentional assault (physical and mental/emotional) are entitled to receive fair compensation under state law, including medical care (and paid medical bills), and compensation for lost wages as a result of the incident.
- Write down exactly what happened while it’s still fresh in your mind.
- Take images of any injuries you may have.
- Visit a doctor and get a diagnosis.
- List of the witnesses and their contact info if you can.
- Contact a personal injury lawyer for a consultation and to begin taking action for you.
You should hire a personal injury attorney immediately if:
- You’ve suffered a permanent disability or other serious injury—This could be the result of an accident, a serious illness, or any other event caused (directly or indirectly) by another person or company/corporation.
- You aren’t quite sure who is at fault—This is the perfect opportunity for the other party’s insurance company (and their team of lawyers) to do everything in their power to paint you as the one responsible. An attorney at MZJ can level the playing field and give you the representation you need.
- There are multiple parties involved—Hiring an attorney in this case can ensure that you aren’t the one unjustly reaping all of the consequences.
- The company is delaying or denying your claim—injury claims involve complicated laws and esoteric language, and insurance companies use this to their advantage—they try to confuse you or make you feel powerless to do anything, as well as delay your claim and offer a small fraction of the amount your claim is worth. An experienced personal injury lawyer gives you legal power in these cases and gets you the compensation you deserve.
HIPAA applies to injury claims and thus a personal injury attorney must abide by HIPAA regulations. That said, HIPAA allows disclosure of medical information in accordance with court orders.
If medical information is irrelevant to a claim, HIPAA laws prevent someone from being coerced into revealing it. This applies anywhere in the US.
A personal injury lawyer at our law firm can handle your medical records appropriately during your case in strict accordance with HIPAA laws. We can give you more information on this in your initial consultation with our personal injury law firm.
First and foremost, any personal injury lawyer has an obligation to keep your medical information protected. We take appropriate steps to protect your medical records from unauthorized disclosure.
We secure Protected Health Information in accordance with 45 CFR § 160.103.
We set out plans for security risk analysis to ensure that only those who need the information have access to it.
Rules Of Professional Conduct also overlap with HIPAA when it comes to confidential medical information—if it does not pertain to your case, it remains private, and we release it only with your informed consent.
Most people who are injured deliberately or in an accident want to know how personal injury claims work. A personal injury claim is a legal action taken by an individual who has been injured as the result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or entity in order to receive legal and financial compensation. In order to file a personal injury claim, you must first have suffered an injury (either physical, mental/emotional, or both).
According to the IRS:
Settlement payments for physical injuries are non-taxable if you did not take an itemized deduction for medical expenses related to the injury in prior years—if portions of the settlement payment were used for medical expenses in prior years, you must include it in income. You can find more information on this here. Of course, a personal injury attorney at MZJ can also help if you have questions.
Your personal injury settlement is “exempt”, meaning that a creditor can’t take it from you via bank garnishments. If you declare bankruptcy, you can also keep your entire settlement.
That said, there are a few steps you need to take in order to ensure this protection is in place—this is one of the most important practice areas when it comes to protecting your money.
Make sure the settlement money is kept separate from any of your other wages. Keep the money in a separate savings account. Another option is to deposit your settlement money on a prepaid debit card—this should be done ASAP if you have any judgements against you.
MZJ has the attorneys Idaho residents need to help decide on the best course of action. Contact a personal injury attorney at MZJ today.
Yes, “personal injury” can apply to mental/emotional trauma and suffering and you are entitled to pursue compensation for this form of damage.
It is common for people involved in car accidents, assaults, and similar situations to suffer long-lasting mental and emotional disorders as a result. These include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
These can be direct results (such as a traumatic brain injury causing major depression) or indirect results (a natural change in mood, thinking, and behavior) of the incident.
These kinds of injuries can be diagnosed by a psychologist who can give testimony in court for validation. This is a course of action our personal injury attorneys can take in order to get you additional compensation for personal injury. An attorney at our office can give you a free consultation regarding this matter—call us or fill out a contact form for more information.
Even if you are the at-fault party, it is still possible to file an injury claim (provided you have the coverage for it). This depends on a lot of factors—what your insurance covers, the circumstances of the accident, etc.
If you were involved in an accident and you’re the at-fault party, a personal injury attorney at MZJ may be able to help.
If your claim is settled privately, the results will not be a matter of public record. However, if you file a personal injury lawsuit and a judge decides on your case, it will be, meaning everything that everything involved in the court that went into reaching the conclusion will be made public, including victim injuries, arguments from both sides, and the final verdict amount. This goes for most other jury trials in all related practice areas.
Insurance companies as well as claimants typically prefer to settle injury claims outside of court, as this is not only less stressful and expensive, but also allows for flexibility.
In either case, representation from experienced personal injury attorneys can help you get the most out of the situation.
An experienced personal injury attorney can help with all areas of personal injury in the legal field. At our law firm, we specialize in a wide variety of practice areas—our personal injury lawyers are well-versed in this area of law and can offer legal advice, legal representation, and other services for legal issues.
Fill out a contact form or call us today during our office hours for a free consultation—our personal injury lawyers are happy to help! With years of experience helping clients, you can count on us for legal help for you and/or a loved one.
For Any Personal Injury Lawsuit Or Matter — Contact MZJ
From wrongful death to car accidents, our personal injury lawyers have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of personal injury case. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, we can help.
We value the attorney client relationship and work to build trust and confidence with each of our clients.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to our clients and to obtain the best possible results in every case we handle.
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