When someone else causes you to sustain injuries due to their careless actions or omissions in Covington, Kentucky, you could seek compensation from them by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you prove that the other party’s actions caused your injuries and that you deserve compensation for your losses, including your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and more.
Contact Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer’s personal injury attorneys in Covington, KY, now for a free consultation about your case. Our lawyers will explain your options for seeking financial recovery and answer any questions you have about the legal process.
The Role of a Covington Personal Injury Lawyer
When you hire our Covington personal injury lawyers, we will take on every aspect of your case and work to seek an outcome that is in your best interest. That includes identifying the at-fault parties, obtaining supporting evidence, calculating the full extent of your damages, negotiating with the insurance companies, and representing you in court, if necessary.
Nobody wants to deal with a legal case while recovering from serious injuries. By hiring a personal injury lawyer at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, you can hand your case off to an experienced professional and focus on your recovery without worrying about meeting case deadlines or being harassed by insurance companies.
During our investigation into the incident, we can analyze accident scene photographs, seek out surveillance camera videos, speak to eyewitnesses, and work with professionals who have relevant expertise in accident reconstruction. Such evidence will all come together to form a strong case for your claim for compensation.
Our lawyers can also add up your medical bills and lost wages and calculate the value of your intangible losses, like pain, suffering, and emotional distress, to determine your damages. With those calculations complete, we can negotiate for a fair settlement from the at-fault party’s insurance company.
If a settlement is not possible, our attorneys have the Kentucky Courage needed to pursue compensation in court.
How Can Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Benefit Your Case?
Hiring a personal injury attorney can benefit your case in several key ways. First, our lawyers will make sure your lawsuit is filed within the deadline outlined in the Kentucky statute of limitations. Under state law, injury victims have only one year to file lawsuits against the at-fault parties, making quick action essential. Car accident cases have a longer, two-year statute of limitations.
Second, since the at-fault party and their insurance company will have lawyers, it is in your best interest to have one as well. Our experienced Covington personal injury lawyers can protect your rights and fight back against the tactics used by the opposing side, including their attempts to shift some of the blame for your injuries onto you.
Third, our lawyers can accurately assess the value of your case and use our negotiation experience to seek fair compensation. Without a lawyer, it can be impossible to know what your case is really worth and how to advocate for yourself during settlement negotiations.
Finally, if the at-fault party refuses to settle your case, our lawyers can take your case to trial to seek the maximum compensation you deserve in court. Litigating a personal injury case requires extensive legal knowledge and experience with the court system, making it essential to have a lawyer on your side.
What to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Covington
When hiring a personal injury attorney in Covington, you should look for someone with relevant experience and a track record of success. That means checking the law firm’s website for settlements and verdicts in cases similar to yours, reading client reviews and testimonials, and asking the attorney questions about their case history during your initial consultation.
Your consultation with an attorney is also a great time to ask about their fee structure and to get a feel for whether they are someone you could see yourself working with over the long term. Depending on the details of your case, it could take months or even more than a year to resolve.
The Legal Process in Covington Personal Injury Cases
The legal process begins with an investigation into the incident that caused your severe physical injuries. Through this investigation, our lawyers will identify the at-fault parties and gather evidence supporting your case.
Once the investigation is complete, our attorneys can file your lawsuit and notify the at-fault party of the legal action. At this point, there may be an initial round of settlement negotiations.
After your lawsuit is filed, the case will proceed to the discovery phase, where the parties exchange information and answer questions through depositions and interrogatories. Depositions are in-person question-and-answer sessions, while interrogatories are written questions and answers.
After discovery, it is often time for another round of settlement negotiations. Most lawsuits end with a negotiated settlement, so there is a good chance that your case will end here.
However, if the at-fault party’s insurance company refuses to make a fair settlement offer, your case can proceed to trial. At trial, our personal injury attorneys will present your case, call witnesses, and seek the maximum compensation you deserve.
Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer’s Personal Injury Experience
Our firm has been representing victims of accidents in Covington and throughout Kentucky for over 25 years and has recovered more than $400 million for our Kentucky clients. Our track record of success includes results like a $27 million recovery for a truck accident that occurred at a coal mine, a $15 million recovery for the victim of a product liability case, and a $6 million recovery for a traumatic brain injury.
Thanks to our firm’s success and how we treat our clients with the respect they deserve, we regularly receive positive client reviews and testimonials, including the following from two of our former clients:
“Kelly Bentley and Allison Sparks are awesome, and they helped me win my case! Definitely recommend them I can’t thank them enough!” – Kayla S.
“Highly recommend this group. Great communication, very professional, always there to answer any question I had. Would definitely use them again if needed!” – Ronnie H.
Call Us to Discuss Your Personal Injury Claim for Free
When you hire our firm to handle your Covington personal injury case, the lawyers you see on TV are the same ones who will work with you in real life. You will always speak with an attorney early on in your case, and we will tackle your case from multiple angles, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability, to help maximize your compensation.
Call Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer at (877) 809-5352 or reach out online for a free consultation with a Kentucky personal injury lawyer at our law firm.