Personal injury cases are tried in the civil justice system. When people think about our justice system, they often think of the criminal side, which is portrayed in many movies and television shows. There is also a civil side where people are able to ensure their constitutional rights are upheld.
The very definition of justice demands fairness and equality. It is only fair a person responsible for injuring another be held accountable. It is also reasonable for the person accused of being at fault to have the opportunity to prove otherwise.
The civil justice system balances the playing field operating within a set of rules and procedures. Those rules apply to everyone, no matter wealth or social status. Both parties in a personal injury case are required to operate by the same rules. The courtroom is equal and no one has the upper hand in a personal injury case.
Personal injury is about determining adequate compensation for injuries caused by another person. Personal injury cases rely on the civil justice system to:
- Hold the responsible party accountable
- Repair harm
- Prevent future injuries
When a person is injured in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, by a defective product, or in any other way by the irresponsible actions of another, he or she has likely amassed piles of medical bills and suffered income. Entire lives can be altered for years in severe injury cases. A personal injury case will determine who is at fault and obtain compensation from those responsible.
The civil justice system has in place an array of damages that can be recovered to repair harm resulting from an injury. Those damages vary between jurisdictions. Some of the things plaintiffs can be compensated for include:
- Medical costs
- Lost income
- Physical pain
- Mental anguish
- Physical impairment
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of use of property
If you’ve been injured and believe someone else is at fault, get in contact with us here at Warren Law Firm in Chillicothe. We can help you figure out whether you have a personal injury case and, if you do, navigate the civil justice system.
Check out this link for more information about the Civil Justice System:
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