Fayetteville Personal Injury Lawyers
At the Fayetteville Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A., we know exactly what to do to provide you with the best legal help possible. If you are dealing with the aftermath of a personal injury, call the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. today at (479) 361-3575 to receive a risk-free consultation with one of our experts. We have the experience you need to get the compensation you deserve.
Helping Injury Victims In Northwest Arkansas With Their Recovery
An accident can change the course of your life instantly. Everything you worked hard for takes a backseat to your physical recovery. During your recovery, you might not be able to work; you may miss family events, all while wondering when, if ever, things will return to normal. You are not alone. And you are not without options. Through a Fayetteville, Arkansas personal injury lawsuit, you can pursue financial compensation that can ease many of the burdens you are experiencing.
At the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.C., our Fayetteville personal injury lawyers are here to help. We have decades of experience representing accident victims and grieving families in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Types of Fayetteville personal injury claims we handle
As veteran Arkansas personal injury lawyers, we have helped clients recover from a wide range of accidents. While some accidents are more serious than others, even a seemingly minor accident can profoundly affect your life. We realize this and try to help as many clients as we possibly can. Some of the cases we handle regularly include:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most drivers take their responsibilities seriously; unfortunately, that is not always the case. Motor vehicle collisions are among the most common types of accident injuries, affecting more than 3,000 Arkansas residents each year. At the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, we represent clients injured in all kinds of motor vehicle accidents, including:
- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
Most Fayetteville motor vehicle accidents are the result of another driver’s negligence. Common types of negligence in car accident cases include:
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Drowsy driving
- Traffic violations
- Aggressive driving
- Equipment malfunctions
Depending on the nature of an accident, there may be one or more parties liable to you for the injuries you suffered. In most cases, this is the other driver; however, in some situations, a vehicle or equipment manufacturer, property owner, or government entity’s negligence caused the accident. At the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, our Fayetteville personal injury lawyers can help you identify all potentially liable parties and pursue a compelling claim for relief.
Slips and falls
Falls are a leading cause of serious injury—and even death—across the United States. Falls are responsible for more than 21 percent of all emergency room visits, more than any other type of accident. In total, more than eight million people end up in the emergency room for fall-related injuries.
While some falls take place at home, many occur at work or while shopping. Businesses and other property owners owe a duty to their invited guests to provide a safe area. When property owners fail to take the necessary precautions, they can be held liable for any resulting injuries through a personal injury lawsuit.
Employers have a similar obligation to provide a safe workplace for their workers. If you were injured in a workplace fall, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
Dangerous and defective products
When you purchase a product, you reasonably assume that it is safe for its intended use. However, manufacturers frequently release products to market without conducting the necessary safety testing. Other times, a well-designed product suffers a manufacturing defect, making it extremely hazardous to customers.
A manufacturer is responsible for any injuries resulting from the manufacturer’s failure to include the necessary warnings on the product or its packaging. Manufacturers can be held strictly liable for dangerous or defective products. This means that you do not need to prove that the manufacturer was negligent. However, strict liability does not apply in all Fayetteville product liability cases, requiring some accident victims to establish a manufacturer’s negligence.
Wrongful death
Too often, accident victims pay the ultimate price for another’s negligence. In the tragic event of a fatal accident, grieving family members can pursue a Fayetteville wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is a type of personal injury case. Instead of being brought by the accident victim, a wrongful death case is brought by the victim's surviving family members. Under Arkansas law, the following family members can bring a wrongful death claim:
- Spouses
- Children
- Parents
- Siblings
At the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, we have decades of experience handling all types of personal injury cases. We understand what goes into a successful case and how to negotiate with insurance companies on our clients’ behalf effectively.
Wrongful death claims
The personal representative of the accident victim’s estate can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the victim’s surviving loved ones. Wrongful death cases can be brought after almost any type of fatal accident, including:
Car accidents
Truck accidents
Slips and falls
Boat accidents
Workplace accidents
Construction accidents
What damages can I recover in a personal injury lawsuit?
By contacting one of the Fayetteville personal injury lawyers at the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, you can pursue a compensation claim. While every case is different, Arkansas law allows accident victims to recover for their economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages focus on paying you back for the money that you spent or could not earn because of the accident. For example, economic damages include payment for the following:
- Medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Decrease in earning capacity
- Property damage
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages, on the other hand, are more complex. Non-economic damages compensate you for the emotional and psychological effects the accident had on your life. The following are all types of non-economic damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of familial relationships
What do I have to prove to receive these damages?
Economic vs Non-Economic Damages
Proving economic damages typically entails your personal injury lawyer presenting the court with objective evidence of the amount of damages. For example, your medical bills can verify the cost of your medical treatment, and your employment records can help the court determine your appropriate amount of lost wages.
Unlike economic damages, non-economic damages require you to tell your story to the jury. How did the accident change your life? Do you now face ongoing physical limitations that prevent you from doing things you used to enjoy? An experienced Fayetteville personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield can help you identify the full extent of your economic and non-economic damages, so you can rest assured that you are not left on the hook for any of your accident-related expenses.
Personal Injury Guide
When you first meet with your personal injury lawyer in Bentonville, Arkansas, they can give you a rough estimate of what your case may be worth. They can also give you an idea of how long they think it will take to settle. However, until the case starts to move along, nobody can be exactly sure how long it will take to resolve. We've put together an outline of the process in this infographic:
Frequently Asked Questions
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30 Years of legal experience in helping personal injury victims
If you or a loved one recently suffered serious injuries in an accident, reach out to the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield to see how we can help. Our personal injury lawyers have extensive experience representing clients in all types of claims, including those defended by some of the most powerful insurance companies in the country. We understand how important your family’s financial future is and will do everything we can to ensure that you recover everything you are entitled to. To learn more and schedule a free consultation with one of our Fayetteville injury lawyers, give us a call at 479-361-3575. You can also reach us through our online contact form, and one of our attorneys will be in touch soon.