Client: Robert J. Dewey, P.A.
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Personal Injury
Charlotte, North Carolina
Personal injury occurs when an individual suffers harm as the result of an accident or an injury inflicted by someone else. This is a common occurrence. However, sometimes it is necessary for the injured party to seek restitution for his or her injuries either for pain and suffering or financial compensation in order to cover growing bills associated with the injury. Robert J. Dewey, P.A. located in Charlotte, North Carolina can review the case and help you determine what compensation you or a loved one are entitled to as the result of a personal injury.
What type of personal injury case do you have?
There are two ways of disputing a personal injury case, a formal lawsuit and an informal settlement. A formal case involves civil court proceedings to find someone legally at fault and responsible for the personal injury. Or, disputes may be resolved through an informal settlement to avoid any lawsuits being filed. The latter of the two is more common when the party at fault wishes to settle without a lot of publicity or extra costs beyond the agreed upon amount of the settlement.
Formal Lawsuit
A formal lawsuit occurs when a private individual files a civil complaint against a defendant. This defendant can be a:
� Person
� Business
� Corporation
� Government agency
The personal injury complaint is filed alleging that the defendant acted carelessly or irresponsibly resulting in the accident or injury. Court proceedings are initiated in order to determine if the defendant is legally responsible for the injury, and if so, what restitution the defendant is required to pay as the result of this decision.
Informal Settlement
An informal settlement is the resolution of the dispute without court proceedings. The resolution is reached with the approval of the injured, the accused, their insurance companies and the attorneys all agreeing on the amount and form of compensation. The steps involved in an informal settlement are:
� Negotiation
� Written agreement
� Payment
Your attorney will work with you to determine which type of personal injury case you have and what will be involved in settling your case to your satisfaction. In some cases, mediation and arbitration may be recommended as a means to an agreement. If no agreement can be reached through these methods, your case may go to court.
If you or someone you love has been injured due to someone else's fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the law office of Robert J. Dewey, P.A. today to find out what your options are.