Accidents can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. Each accident is fact specific and can involve an unlimited number of circumstances. If you do not see a key word for your accident, this does not mean that you do not have a valid claim. Depending on one’s jurisdiction, there are a variety of duties and responsibilities that can give rise to a injury claim. Fundamentally, the law imposes upon people, business, and other entities a duty to use reasonable care in their actions to not injure innocent people. If they fail to perform this obligation, then the person causing the injury can be held accountable for the resulting injuries. People can also be held liable for intentional injuries, and, in limited circumstances, strictly liability, such as an ultrahazardous activity. Product liability cases can also impose duties on manufacturers and others in the stream of commerce that fail to perform certain duties such as a failure to warn of a known danger.

Any accident claim can involve complex legal, factual and evidentiary issues. The following are a few important considerations when evaluating any accident claim.

• When, where, and what were the circumstances of the accident?
• Did the wrongful conduct violate a criminal law, statute, or regulation?
• Did a private individual, business, or government entity cause the injury?
• Was a product or piece of machinery involved?
• Was a toxic, flammable, organic, biological, or chemical hazard involved?
• Are there any independent witnesses to the accident or injury?
• Have the injuries been documented by a doctor?
• Has all evidence been preserved? Photographs? Video?
• Does the matter justify the expenditure of the anticipated time, effort and expense?
• Are there assets or insurance available to satisfy a judgment?
• Did the injured person contribute to the accident?
• Has a release of liability been signed?

It is important that an experienced legal team evaluate any accident claim. Complex legal, factual, and evidentiary issues may be involved. If you, a loved one, or friend are believed injured in an accident, you should take immediate steps to protect their interest. Do not compromise your rights by making statements to the press, insurance investigators, potential defendants, their representatives, and do not sign anything. Consider the suggestions in our accident guide, and call us immediately. We are here to help. At Larry King, P.C., we recognize the unique issues pertaining to your claim. You can call us at (757) 595-8100 seven days a week, 24 hours a day, everyday of the year. We also offer a free legal-infoline service, and you can now contact us on this web site by using our Personal Injury Contact form. We are committed to doing the extra things it takes to help our clients.