Springdale Personal Injury Lawyers
At the Springdale 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
If you or a family member is seriously injured in an accident, you may feel overwhelmed. There are medical bills, lost wages, uncontrolled pain, inconvenience, and confusing paperwork. Your situation may be made even worse when your own insurance company refuses to pay your claim.
While you may be skeptical of personal injury lawyers, legal action may be the only way to obtain the treatment and benefits that insurance companies are legally and contractually obligated to provide. So many people say they do not want to hire a Springdale personal injury lawyer, but they feel they have no other options because the insurance companies are lowballing or outright denying their claims.
Going through the personal injury process with an expert attorney can make the process less intimidating & more manageable.
Types of personal injury claims
No matter what type of injury you sustained or how you received the injury, it is best to consult a Springdale personal injury lawyer soon after an accident to help keep you from making mistakes that could otherwise be avoided. We have years of experience and know-how to handle the following situations.
Motor vehicle accidents:
Car Wrecks – Auto accidents resulting from inattention, texting, DWI and speeding result in serious personal injury to those involved in the collision. Our Springdale car accident lawyers will allow you to focus on recovering physically while we help you recover financially.
Truck Wrecks – These are also referred to as semi-truck or tractor-trailer accidents. They are known to cause serious personal injuries due to the mere size differences between the vehicles and a truck accident lawyer in Springdale is often necessary to obtain compensation.
Motorcycle Accidents – Inattentive drivers often fail to see or yield right of way to motorcyclists, resulting in catastrophic personal injuries. Obtaining compensation for these injuries requires not only proper evaluation of current damages, but also future damages, something a Springdale motorcycle accident lawyer is well-versed in.
Drunk Driving and Texting While Driving – Driving while under the influence or texting while driving are common causes of accidents and can lead to punitive damage awards.
Bicycle Accidents – Inattentive drivers, especially those who are texting while driving, may swerve into cyclist causing serious personal injury or even death.
Crosswalk Accidents – Motorists often fail to follow the laws and safety rules put in place to protect pedestrians when using crosswalks. A Springdale personal injury lawyer can make you sure you get the compensation you deserve.
Premises and product liability
Construction Site Accidents – Many construction companies cut corners and fail to follow OSHA safety rules. The Springdale construction site accident lawyers at the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. pursue all types of accidents.
Slip-and-Fall Accidents – These are referred to as premises liability personal injury cases. Businesses are responsible for providing reasonably safe conditions for their customers, who are called invitees under the law. Slip-and-fall accident lawyers in Springdale have seen a wide array of cases that fall under this category.
Workers Compensation Injuries – The Springdale workers’ compensation lawyers with the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. represent workers regarding all types of injuries, including spinal cord injuries, shoulder injuries, and amputations.
Defective Products – Defective drugs, medical devices, or other products can cause serious personal injury.
Catastrophic injuries and abuse
Nursing Home Abuse – Nursing home negligence is more frequent than any of us want to admit. Corporate nursing homeowners commonly cut staffing, which results in increased resident falls, bedsores, and often wrongful death. Our Arkansas nursing home neglect lawyers
Wrongful Death – Negligence in any form can result in death. Our judicial system allows individuals and families the constitutional right to hold corporations and insurance companies accountable for unsafe conduct and their disregard of the rules. These companies will come prepared with a team of attorneys and you need to have a Springdale wrongful death lawyer fighting for you.
Catastrophic Injuries – These include amputations, neck and back injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, loss of vision, and even death.
Personal injury settlements and litigation
We aggressively pursue fair settlements of personal injury claims.
The attorneys at the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. are experienced trial attorneys. However, despite the propaganda from insurance companies, we know that most people do not seek litigation. We seek to exhaust all avenues of reasonable resolution before recommending the filing of a lawsuit. We thoroughly advise our clients throughout the process and assist with all insurance benefits. If litigation is necessary, there are multiple types of torts:
Negligence (most common)
Negligence is claimed when a corporation breaches a duty of care and causes your injury. Examples are car wrecks, truck wrecks, and premises liability claims.
Strict Liabality
These claims are most common with defective product claims when products are manufactured defectively.
Intentional Tort
Intentional wrongs can be defined when there was a deliberate intention to do harm, such as assault, battery, and intentional death. Generally, these claims are not covered by insurance policies.
Consider all options
Before filing a lawsuit, we advise our clients the pros and cons of the case, and we discuss the variety of expenses involved with litigation.
What damages are recoverable?
Personal injury claims must be handled on a case-by-case basis:
All personal injury claims are not created equal. There are a variety of factors that can impact the amount of compensation you can recover. Over the years, our office has pursued and recovered financial compensation for the following:
Damages
As your attorney, we are dedicated to addressing all of your legal needs during your personal injury case — as well as your workers’ compensation claim if you were injured at work — answering every question you have and compassionately guiding you to a successful result. Recoverable damages include economic and non-economic damages:
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Medical Bills
You are entitled to recover compensation for past medical bills you have already incurred and future medical bills you will accrue because of the accident. This includes ambulance services, hospital care, radiology, anesthesia, doctor visits, physical therapy, and prescription medications. A Springdale personal injury attorney will ensure that you are compensated for your future bills, not just your current bills.
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Lost Wages
You are entitled to be paid the wages you would have earned if you were not restricted from working because of your injury, at the direction of a medical professional’s care. You can also recover wages you would have earned had you not been permanently restricted from earning as a result of your accident-related injuries.
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Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering damages arise from the injury itself and are available to any injured plaintiff. We often argue these to be quality of life damages in that you are no longer physically capable of doing things you once enjoyed. This may also cover being unable to perform them without increased discomfort, which makes them less enjoyable.
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Scarring and Disfigurement
These damages are usually associated with more serious injuries that involve surgeries and amputations. This can also include someone, such as a model, who uses their likeness to earn a living and loses that ability after suffering permanent scarring or disfigurement.
Punitive damages
We call these punishment damages and are only allowed in cases of willful and wanton conduct or a conscious disregard for safety. Examples of when these damages are allowed are when defendants cause harm while engaged in intentional torts, drag racing and driving while intoxicated. Another example is the McDonald’s hot coffee case where McDonald’s intentionally disregarded multiple OSHA violations and customer complaints for serving coffee so hot they couldn’t drink it. The jury punished McDonald’s for one day of coffee sales. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the defendant’s bad conduct and, for the most part, is not directly associated with the victim’s injuries.
As your attorney, we are dedicated to addressing all of your legal needs during your personal injury case — as well as your workers’ compensation claim if you were injured at work — answering every question you have and compassionately guiding you to a successful result.
Identifying the need for representation
At the Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. we do not sign up every case. Based on case details we may conclude that we cannot prove your case. Many times we can provide advice on what you need to do. For example, workers’ compensation claims must be proven by objective medical evidence, and we often recommend you obtain an MRI for the proof needed to prevail in court. Sometimes the workers’ comp carrier is paying your benefits, and you do not need legal representation at the moment. However, we will advise you on what to expect in the future and when to call us back for assistance with closing out your claim. We can also advise you on whether you have been given a fair settlement offer.
Most of our potential clients end up returning to our office seeking representation due to unreasonable settlement offers or the denial of medical treatment. Insurance companies are big business and insurance adjusters are trained and even sometimes rewarded for getting you to take a settlement offer below what should have been paid.
How can an attorney help?
Because of Arkansas’ modified comparative negligence laws, determining fault can be quite confusing. If there is a dispute as to who’s at fault in the accident, or if someone was seriously injured you should contact our office immediately to discuss the facts of the case.
Protecting Your Interests
Our attorneys help ensure you know how to handle certain situations and ensure you don’t make a decision against your best interest. For example, injured workers are often encouraged to quit their jobs as it would be easier for the company. This is never in your best interest.
Our attorneys know how to answer tricky questions, which will help you avoid making statements that may be misinterpreted or misconstrued. We are attempting to obtain your past medical records for review. There are frequently notations in those records that you have either forgotten or just aren’t accurate, and it is important to know before you give a recorded statement or a deposition.
Handling Insurance Companies
Insurance companies are likely to start asking questions immediately after the injury and will set up recorded phone interviews. Remember, they are big businesses and are in business to save their companies as much money as possible by offering low settlements.
For example, State Farm’s CEO in 2007 earned $ 11.7 million, and the company had $5.5 billion in profits. Insurance companies do not make those types of salaries and profits making fair settlement offers to injured victims. A Springdale personal injury lawyer can help guide you with how to handle these situations, ensuring you are building a strong case.
Medical care and medical bills.
We help ensure you get the care you deserve.
The Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. works with your health care providers to ensure you are receiving the best care for your injuries. We will provide them with your health insurance information, and we work with your own insurance company. We do not urge you to settle your claim before you are healed, and we work hard to make sure that outstanding bills are covered under your settlement. We can also assist you, when necessary, to obtain a second opinion or in some case request a change of physician if one has been assigned to you in such cases as with a Workers’ Compensation claim.
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30 years of legal experience in helping personal injury victims
Negligence happens every day and a serious injury can be devastating. With more than 30 Years of experience, we understand the struggles you may face. Our office is dedicated to ensuring you obtain the maximum financial compensation for your injuries and to ensure you are not left paying massive medical bills. Call us at (479) 361-3575 today to schedule your free consultation.
The Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. is dedicated to providing compassionate, expert legal advice to any suffering from a personal injury. We have the experience you need to obtain the compensation you deserve for your damages. Contact us today to get started on the road to financial recovery with the help of the best Springdale personal injury lawyer.