Personal Injury

Have you or a loved one been hurt or injured as a result of someone else's negligence? Have you or a loved one suffered an illness or injury as a result of a defective product? Has an insurance company contacted you about your car accident and offered you a quick settlement before you've received all of your hospital bills? Can you recover money damages for your pain and suffering? How do you know whether the offer is fair and will cover the cost of your injuries? Where can you get help with your legal questions? Call the Law Office of William M. Yates.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury, you may want to seek legal help from the experienced attorneys at the Law Office of William M. Yates. We deal with issues like yours on a daily basis.

A personal injury is a "tort" (which comes from the French word for "wrong"). A personal injury can take on many different forms and is not necessarily limited to the physical or bodily harm suffered by a victim. Some common types of personal injury are:

• Animal & Dog Bites
• Slip & Fall Accidents
• Automobile Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Aviation Accidents
• Defective Products
• Toxic Mold/Black Mold

Tort laws apply to injury to our bodies, our property, our financial resources, and even our reputation. Tort law helps protect the safety and security of all individuals.

Personal injury may also include financial losses incurred as the result of fraudulent business practices, public defamation of your character and the infliction of emotional distress suffered from the wrongful injury or death of a loved one.

If someone has experienced a personal injury at the hands of another person or business, whether the injury was caused by negligence, malpractice, or willful misconduct, then monetary compensation may be available to the victim under federal or state laws.

The guidance of an attorney is critical in navigating the complex legal and business issues that arise from these situations.

Due to the statutes of limitation laws which limit the time within which you may file a complaint against the offending party for recovery of damages, it is very important to seek the advice of a lawyer who has experience in personal injury matters.

Call the Law Office of William M. Yates for a Free Consultation on your personal injury questions.

Our experienced trial lawyers will work closely with you throughout your case and will advocate and negotiate the highest possible settlement for your claim, and when necessary, take your case to trial.

You may be entitled to more compensation than you realize. Even a simple car accident may involve several insurance companies who can pay your claim. In addition to medical bills, you may be entitled to a substantial settlement for pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one has been harmed they may be able to collect from any person or business responsible for causing the injury.

If you have suffered a personal injury, it can dramatically change your life. To prevail in a personal injury claim, you must demonstrate that your injury is the result of the negligence of another party. Negligence is the failure to act with due care. When a person acts or fails to act reasonably, a jury could find that they were negligent.

In order to better help you prove negligence and recover compensation from your personal injury claim, there are steps that you should take, no matter what personal injury you have suffered, including:

• Take Notes - You should take notes on everything concerning your personal injury. Not only should you write down all the circumstances surrounding the personal injury, but also any medical or financial loss you endure, who you speak with about the personal injury, and anything else that may affect your claim.
• Obtain Contact Information - Make sure you obtain the contact information of all parties that witnessed the personal injury incident and those who may be responsible for your personal injury.
• Take Photos - Photographs can be used as evidence during your personal injury claim. Take photos of the immediate aftermath of the incident, what you believe caused the personal injury, and any injuries themselves.
• Contact an Experienced Personal Injury lawyer - A good lawyer will investigate the injury, interview responsible parties, work with insurance companies, help you find a doctor that will testify on your behalf, as well as assist you with the entire personal injury claim process.