Personal Injury
Gray, Ritter & Graham represents plaintiffs, or victims,
in matters of personal injury and wrongful death. Personal injury is an area
of law covering a wide variety of situations that share one common
occurrence - one party is injured by the actions of another. Wrongful death
law deals with damages resulting from the loss of life due to fault of
another.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases arise from various causes. Examples
include:
The plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit seeks financial
compensation for the harm he or she has experienced, including physical,
emotional, and financial loss. The compensation may cover past, present and
future medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
In the case of wrongful death, the victim's family may bring legal action to
seek compensation for the death of a loved one.
If the victim's injuries or the wrongful death are caused by
intentional or malicious acts, then punitive damages may be awarded in addition
to the compensation for injuries. Punitive damages are designed to punish the
responsible party and deter others from acting in a similar manner.
The plaintiff must prove two things to succeed in a personal
injury lawsuit. First, the person or party being sued is legally responsible for
causing the injury or loss. Second, the damages sought accurately reflect the
scope of the injury or loss experienced by the victim or the victim's family. As
these facts become established, both sides in a personal injury or wrongful
death lawsuit might agree to a financial settlement instead of going to trial.
If a trial is necessary to obtain the best result for the client, the Gray,
Ritter & Graham trial team will be prepared to skillfully guide the case through
the trial and, if necessary, appeals.
Laws regarding personal injury and wrongful death cases are
complex, and they differ from state to state. But all states place a statute of
limitations on such matters. This means that a victim has only a certain amount
of time following an injury or loss to seek legal remedy and file a lawsuit.
Please click on specific practice areas and
GRG In the News
where we provide additional details about personal injury and wrongful death
cases and where we also outline examples of cases we have successfully concluded
for our clients. Whether or not your situation fits specifically into one of the
categories detailed, please do not hesitate to call us. There is no cost
incurred for talking to us and obtaining our opinion about whether you have a
meritorious case. The personal injury attorneys at Gray, Ritter & Graham have
in-depth experience in personal injury and wrongful death law. We will protect
your legal rights and pursue your claim aggressively to achieve a successful
result for you and your family.
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