We are getting into December, and a number of local sporting events are occurring throughout each week. While these events are fun enough to attend, there are always a number of indijviduals that decide to go a little bit too hard on the liquid courage and act a bit out of sorts. While law enforcement will be able to address themjk before anything can occur, there’s always a worry deep in my mind that I could be assaulted or otherwise injured by someone that has had a few too many. This article will go into a bit of discussion about the major legal issues that are at hand and some best practices for individuals that have had some sort of physical injury occur to them.
Liability and injury
I have talked to a number of people over the years that believed that personhal injury only comprised those situations in which the direct action of an individual caused a specific piece of bodily harm. If you’re familiar with the tort of battery, you would know that this is not strictly correct. For that tort, liability is established even if the individual did not directly cause harm – a blow that misses can still cause that person to be liable, for example. In the same way, a negligent action taken by an individual that indirectly leads to personal injury is still something that can lead to that person having to pay for damages. Check out a Personal Injury compensation calculator to see what sort of pay ranges may be possible. Of course, these are ther broadest ranges and one really needs to visit their lawyer to get a more specific sense of how the situation may ultimately pay out.
Schedule a consultation
As with any legal issue, make sure to set up a meeting with a reputable lawyer before taking any official steps. Remember that they have went to school for this sort of law and have hands-on experience with filing the proper court documents and establishing a solid case. While you were the individual that was injured, you do not have the same amount of information that someone with a JD has. Take that first step and get a meeting set up – the lawyer may even have a different approach to things that you could not have conceived of. Do remember that there are a number of different forms of law and that lawyers practicing in different fields may not have the same ability to successfully represent you as a firm that has personal injury as a major focus.
Concluding thoughts
The above text does not indicate any form of legal advice – I am someone that has been through a few court cases in the past and am quite the lay person when push comes to shove.. Please consult with your local attorney before taking anything in the way of next steps. Please feel free to comment on this post if you have any suggestions or things that worked for you in the past.
