Hello, my name is Susan Farris and my hobby is learning about the law. I have an uncle who is an attorney and I've always looked up to him and that's why I find subjects on law very interesting. Through speaking with my uncle and doing research on my own, I've learned about all the different fields of law. Each field of law centers on its own subject and most attorneys specialize in a certain area of law. These include criminal, personal injury, family, bankruptcy, criminal, immigration and business. I find each one of these fields very interesting and I have the utmost admiration for lawyers because they help people through their legal struggles. I wanted to share this information with others who have questions about the different types of attorneys and the law.
If you have suffered a personal injury, chances are that you will need legal assistance to get the compensation you deserve. Unfortunately, there are a lot of legal terms out that that can leave you feeling confused about what is happening to your case. It will help to get familiar with the following terms.
Tort
Most personal injury cases are considered torts, which is when something is done that's not technically a crime, but still has liability associated with it. For example, it is not against the law to get into a car accident, but causing one will hold the driver legally responsible for paying for damages. It's possible that your injury case will often be referred to as a tort.
Contingency Fee
Your lawyer may offer to work on a contingency fee, meaning that you only pay the lawyer for their time if they help you win your case. However, be aware that you will not be completely free of paying any fees since you would still need to pay for court costs and expenses incurred by your lawyer.
Compensable Injury
Injuries can be categorized in many ways. If you were injured while on the job, then it will be referred to as a compensable injury. This is used to help differentiate between injuries that happen in the workplace and others that may have been caused by accidents outside of work.
Benefit
Benefit is a word that is often said when referring to the compensation you receive for your personal injury. While it may not feel like a benefit in the traditional sense, it is the term used to refer to any payout that you receive for your injury.
Deposition
A deposition is when you are answering questions outside of the courtroom, but all of your answers are given under oath and must be truthful. It's common for the questions to be asked by the defendant's lawyer during a deposition.
Mediation
Many personal injury cases do not make it to the courtroom. Instead, they are decided in mediation. This is a place where both the plaintiff and defendant can come to a decision about compensation for the injury without going through the whole legal process. Settling cases in mediation means that you end up saving a bunch of money in legal fees, as well as time.
Work with an injury law firm, such as Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., to ensure that you understand everything that is happening throughout the legal process.
Share22 October 2018
