Elaraj & Associates, takes pride to represent the less privileged people in personal injury cases.
Personal injury involves injury to an individual. This area of law allows an injured person to sue in a private action called a civil action known in the legal community as a tort action. A "tort" is a wrong against a person. Any accident or injury against a person can constitute a tort – whether it be in a car accident, slip and falls, the use of a faulty product or the negligence of a professional.
There are always many degrees of fault. In order to go to court and be successful against the wrongdoer or negligent party in a tort action, different elements have to be proven. Also, more than one person or party may be at fault, and responsibility may be apportioned among all of the wrongdoers. In some instances, the victim may even be partly at fault for the tragedy but that does not necessarily mean the person does not have a right to bring a lawsuit. However, Minnesota is a comparative law state. This means that if the wrongdoer is 51% or more at fault, then the victim can recover for his or her damages. Elaraj and Associates has recovered for many clients, even when these clients are apportioned a percentage of fault.
If you are successful, the injured person can recover money damages. These damages can be for a number of reasons: medical bills, lost income, future medical bills and care, and other economic damages that you incur. In addition, you may recover what is termed non-economic damages. These are damages that may be difficult to quantify, but nevertheless, are very real: pain and suffering, disfigurement and loss of consortium. Keep in mind there is a deadline in filing cases known as a statute of limitations. These statutes vary and it takes an experienced personal injury law firm to examine the facts and the law to determine the limitations period that applies in each case.
Elaraj and Associates also handles complex damage cases, including claims for personal injury and wrongful death arising out of transportation, trucking, medical negligence, product liability and premises liability claims. We look forward to putting our Minnesota injury lawyers' experience to work for you. Because some cases can be complex, it is important that you select the right experienced attorney to work on your behalf. Elaraj and Associates is the firm that will stand by your side throughout this process.
