Hays Personal Injury Lawyer

It’s bad enough when you’re involved in an accident where you suffer injuries and damage to your personal property. What’s worse is when someone else’s negligent actions or reckless behavior are the cause of your accident. When this type of incident occurs, you are well within your rights to pursue legal action against the responsible party, but it’s not always easy.

You may think that your case is straightforward since you were not at fault, and now you’re injured, facing mounting medical bills, etc., due to someone else. Often, though, these cases can become quite complex quickly, which is where a qualified Hays personal injury lawyer from Prochaska, Howell & Prochaska LLC comes in.

We will review the details of your case at no cost to you and determine how we can best help you and the traumatic and confusing situation someone else has put you in.

What Is Personal Injury?

It’s just like it sounds. A personal injury is an injury that happens to your person or your body. It may be a vehicle collision that another driver’s negligence caused or a botched medical procedure where your doctor made a mistake, causing injury. Any type of incident that leads to you sustaining an injury or illness that you didn’t already have fits into this category, such as:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Product liability
• Premises liability
• Wrongful death

While there are many ways incidents that cause injuries occur, no matter the exact cause, your lawyer will be able to assist you in filing a claim against those responsible for your harm and damages.

Typical Injuries from Negligent Accidents

Any accident or incident, even minor ones, can cause injuries. If you’re involved in an accident or have been hurt due to someone else’s actions, you should always seek medical attention as soon as possible. Common injuries our office sees in person injury cases are:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Cuts and bruises
• Head and neck injuries
• Loss of limb
• Emotional distress
• Death

As stated before, a minor accident can cause major injuries, and even if no injuries are visible on the outside, you may have suffered internal trauma and should be properly evaluated by a medical professional prior to contacting our office.

Compensation You Can Receive

Although your lawyer may not be able to tell you the exact amount of compensation you might receive until your case has been settled, they will likely explain that you can claim compensation for the following damages:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity (in the event that you now have a disability due to your injuries)
• Property damage
• Therapy or rehabilitation
• Pain and suffering
• Childcare or housekeeping services
• Loss of life

Essentially, anything in your life that has been affected due to the event that caused your injuries can be claimed for compensation from the individual responsible, which your attorney will be able to help you with.

Why You Should Have an Attorney

While you are never required to hire a lawyer for any type of legal case, it’s in your best interest and the best interest of your claim to seek out legal guidance. At Prochaska, Howell & Prochaska LLC, we prioritize every client and case and strive to be compassionate toward each situation. Our skilled legal team has experience with cases just like yours, and we will ensure your claim is filed within the two-year statute of limitations that Kansas law requires so that you may receive the maximum compensation the law allows.

Contact our office today if you or someone you know needs legal help with a personal injury claim in Hays or anywhere in the Sunflower State, and our attorneys will gladly speak with you regarding the details of your case in a free consultation. When your health and well-being are on the line, it’s in your best interest to act quickly, and our attorneys will help you fight for justice against those responsible for your injuries.