{"id":6921,"date":"2020-12-30T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/?p=6921"},"modified":"2020-12-30T08:12:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T14:12:57","slug":"things-to-consider-when-youve-suffered-a-personal-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/30\/things-to-consider-when-youve-suffered-a-personal-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Consider When You\u2019ve Suffered a Personal Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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No matter the cause or the repercussions, suffering a personal injury<\/a> can lead to a large amount of stress. In addition to the injuries themselves, you may be dealing with related physical challenges, emotional stressors, or financial difficulties from extensive medical bills and lost wages from time missed from work. We\u2019ve outlined some of the many things to consider when you\u2019ve suffered a personal injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Personal Injury Cases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Barna, Guzy & Steffen<\/a>, we\u2019ve worked with a variety of clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Types of personal injury cases include motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, dog bites or other animal attacks, , and product defect or liability to name a few. Another type of personal injury may be caused by premises liability, meaning that an accident occurred due to a dangerous condition on someone else\u2019s property, including commercial, retail, or other public locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information and Details About Your Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019ve suffered a personal injury, of course you\u2019ll first want to ensure your safety and the safety of others and seek necessary medical treatment. However, it\u2019s important to obtain as much information as possible about the situation. Details imperative to a personal injury case include basics such as time, location, and the contact information of witnesses or anyone else involved. We\u2019ll also want to obtain copies of any insurance paperwork, incident reports, medical records, or receipts for expenses related to the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Claims and Compensation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No two personal injury cases are alike. When you meet with an experienced personal injury attorney at Barna, Guzy & Steffen, we\u2019ll discuss possible outcomes for any claims filed and potential compensation you may receive. We\u2019ll work closely with you to thoroughly understand the accident or situation that caused your injury and who should be held accountable for it. There may be a primary responsible party as well as additional responsible parties such as insurance companies and product manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timeliness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sooner you contact us regarding your injury, the better. Depending on the location and the nature of the accident, there may be a time limit, or statute of limitations, for filing a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowledgeable Advice from Experienced Attorneys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During a time of recovery that may be overwhelming and stressful, rely on Barna, Guzy & Steffen for knowledgeable advice and information. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys and staff will handle your case with compassion and dedication while fighting to obtain the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have suffered a personal injury due to someone\u2019s negligence, contact us<\/a> to speak with one of our attorneys today. We are proud to have served clients in Coon Rapids, the Twin Cities metro area, and greater Minnesota since 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adriel B. Villarreal<\/a>\u2019s areas of practice include personal injury and criminal defense law. Adriel is bilingual and able to assist English and Spanish speaking clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No matter the cause or the repercussions, suffering a personal injury can lead to a large amount of stress. In addition to the injuries themselves, you may be dealing with related physical challenges, emotional stressors, or financial difficulties from extensive medical bills and lost wages from time missed from work. We\u2019ve outlined some of the many things to consider when you\u2019ve suffered a personal injury. Types of Personal Injury Cases At Barna, Guzy & Steffen, we\u2019ve worked with a variety of clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Types of personal injury cases include motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, dog bites or other animal attacks, , and product defect or liability to name a few. Another type of personal injury may be caused by premises liability, meaning that an accident occurred due to a dangerous condition on someone else\u2019s property, including commercial, retail, or other public locations. 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