If you sustain an injury from an accident, it’s a complicated and trying experience. You may experience severe pain from your injury, lost wages, damage to your vehicle, and mounting medical expenses. Overall, your life can be turned upside down by an accident. With all of the obstacles, you might be forced to seek compensation.
You may also be dealing with this overwhelming experience for the very first time. It’s hard to know whom you can trust or who can assist you. It’s also important to remember that insurance companies do not have your best interest in mind.
In fact, they purposely make it hard for many victims to receive full compensation for their injuries. Their teams of attorneys know loopholes and tricks in order to avoid paying settlements to accident victims.
Therefore, you should be aware of what hiring a personal injury attorney can mean for your case. At Castan & Lecca, we provide a legal service for you that’s based on decades of field experience, accessibility, and trustworthiness. It’s the Castan & Lecca difference because when you choose us, you’re getting exceptional attorneys and superior results.
When you choose a personal injury attorney, it’s important to know if your case falls under personal injury law. Personal injury law is a part of the field of tort law. Tort Law falls within the civil law, not criminal.
According to the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University, the definition of tort is either an act or a lack of action that results in a person’s injury or harm. The law then decides fault and determines if any damages, or compensation, the injured person will receive.
There are many different types of personal injury cases in which injured people could be entitled to compensation. These cases can include:
car accidents
truck accidents
slip and falls
premises liability
product liability
In general, a person may have a personal injury case if they got injured due to someone else’s negligence.
Car accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury cases. During a car accident case, you might be dealing with treatment or recovery from your injuries. This could include a hospital stay, surgery or physical therapy for rehabilitation.
It’s important to keep track of all medical documentation because every piece of evidence counts toward compensation. Furthermore, it’s paramount to your recovery that you have the funds needed to pay for your medical care.
Probably most importantly, personal injury lawyers know how to navigate car accident claims and insurance companies. They have the experience needed to deal with difficult parties and secure the injury victim maximum compensation.
Another common type of personal injury case is one that deals with premises liability. While it might sound like a complicated name, it has to do with injuries on public or private property. In these cases, the concept of negligence is explored. If a certain party is found to be negligent, they are then liable to pay damages to the injured party.
Negligence is a lack of action on the part of someone, like a property owner or manager, who did not make sure their property was safe. As a result, someone on the property gets injured.
In premises liability cases, plaintiffs must prove that their injury was caused by the property owner’s negligence. This means that the property owner even knew about the danger and failed to take the necessary steps to fix the problem.
A personal injury attorney has the expertise and the experience to handle these types of cases. They can get the injured party the compensation they need to get their life back.
When dealing with a personal injury case, your life might be turned upside down. You might even require surgery and an extensive recovery period from your injuries. That being said, you should focus on your health. It would not be the time to learn about personal injury cases.
But personal injury lawyers are seasoned professionals in their field. At Castan & Lecca, we have over 25 years of experience with personal injury law. This profession is who we are and what we do. While it may seem complicated and unknown to you, it’s what we know–and what we have known for years.
Personal injury attorneys have the knowledge of both state and federal laws, how to document injuries and damage, how to demonstrate evidence, and how to get insurance companies to pay out maximum compensation.
We leverage our network of professionals across different fields to ensure that we represent your case in the most comprehensive way possible. Furthermore, personal injury attorneys are skilled at negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf.
We have the time to dedicate to your case and get to know the details. These details might make all the difference while you recover. When you work with a personal injury attorney, they will handle all communications with insurers, other parties (and their attorneys), hospitals, and car insurance companies.
There are many different types of compensation an injured victim can receive in a personal injury case. According to HG.org, damages that injured victims can recover include:
medical bills
pain and suffering
loss of companionship
lost wages
loss of consortium
emotional distress
Pain and suffering is one common type of compensation that a victim could receive in a personal injury settlement. According to Legal Dictionary, pain and suffering is the physical distress that a victim suffers from an injury. This could include broken bones, aches, and pains resulting in permanent or temporary changes in activity.
But furthermore, pain and suffering also includes emotional distress like embarrassment about scars, depression, or a possible shortened lifespan.
Loss of Consortium damages are awarded when the plaintiff proves that the injury has resulted in an inability to engage in a typical marital relationship. According to HG.org, if the injured party can no longer enjoy the company or pleasure from their partner because of the injury, then they are entitled to receive damages of this type.
If the victim or victim’s spouse has experienced a loss of care, then they might be entitled to these types of damages as well. This loss of care includes assisting the spouse perform tasks, child care, or house work.
While many personal injury cases settle before ever getting to trial, some cases do go to court. This is where having a personal injury attorney by your side is crucial. If your case necessitates a personal injury lawsuit, then you should have the best representation possible.
Personal Injury attorneys know how to navigate the legal system so that you can get the compensation you deserve. The system is familiar to them, and they know how to leverage the unique aspects of your case to maximize the results.
Furthermore, they are knowledgeable when it comes to court procedures and customs because it is their area of expertise. They know how to make sure all regulations are followed.
When going into a trial process for possibly the first time, you want a trusted guide by your side, assisting you through the entire process.
Overall, personal injury attorneys can get you the superior results you deserve so that you can get your life back. Whether it’s dedicating time to research and evidence gathering for your case or helping you determine what type of compensation you’re entitled to, having a personal injury attorney by your side during this difficult process will give you peace of mind.
At Castan & Lecca, we pride ourselves on our accessibility. We are available to clients through email, text, or phone, and we also have a 24/7 answering service. We also are proud to be trustworthy–our client relationships are strong and long-lasting. Finally, we also leverage our decades of experience to maximize your compensation.
We provide free consultations for your personal injury case, so contact us today. Our team of exceptional attorneys is here to help you through this.
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Dustin Thompson
Attorney
Dustin Thompson was raised in rural Camilla, Georgia. Dustin graduated from Georgia Southern University majoring in political science and history. After graduation, Dustin obtained a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta. Before becoming a lawyer, Dustin worked a variety of jobs from a watermelon farm in Mitchell County to a policy think tank in Washington D.C. Dustin has practiced law almost exclusively in the workers’ compensation arena since 2014. For nearly a decade, he worked for a large defense firm in Georgia representing employers and insurers and gaining the invaluable experience and knowledge of how insurers defend claims. In 2023, Dustin joined the firm to use his expertise and litigation skills to help individuals who have been injured as a result of work accidents and third-party negligence. Dustin has been repeatedly recognized by Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” in the practice of workers’ compensation. Outside of work, Dustin enjoys traveling, hunting, and attending sporting events. He and his family are active in Buckhead Church.
MICHAEL BOESCHEN
Attorney
Michael Boeschen (Mike) was born in Wichita, KS and raised in Chattanooga, TN. Mike graduated from The McCallie School and went on to study history, Spanish, and Latin American Studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. After graduation, he went on to pursue a law degree from the University Of Georgia School Of Law. During law school, Mike participated in the Legal Aid Clinic, assisting in the defense of indigent criminal defendants. Mike has been licensed to practice law in Georgia since 2002 and his main practice area consists of representing injured workers as they navigate through the Georgia workers’ compensation system. Mike is also fluent in Spanish. In his spare time Mike enjoys following soccer, cooking, and spending time with his wife and two young daughters. Mike and his family are parishioners of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Sandy Springs, GA
CHRISTIAN PECONE
Attorney
ED DENKER
Attorney
ILIANA DOBREV
Attorney
KEN THAXTON
Attorney
ALEXANDER LECCA
Attorney
DANIEL CASTAN
Attorney
Dan Castan is a senior partner at Castan and Lecca, PC in Buckhead and represents injured workers before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation and plaintiffs in State and Superior Courts of Georgia for injuries suffered in accidents. Dan litigated one of the seminal claims securing the rights of undocumented workers to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits in the state of Georgia when injured in the case of Wet Walls, Inc. vs. Ledesma. Dan has successfully fought and settled multi million dollar cases. He was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey to immigrant parents from Cuba. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College and received his Juris Doctor from The Washington College of Law at The American University in Washington D.C. Dan was admitted to the Georgia Bar in November, 1993. He is an active member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Atlanta Bar Association and the Workers’ Compensation Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Dan is a founding member and Director of the Latino Victory Fund Georgia and serves on the Board of The Latin American Association. Dan has been dedicated to getting Latinos elected to local, state and Federal offices in Georgia. He has been a Big Brother through Big Brothers and Sisters of Metro Atlanta and a mentor through The Latin American Association’s mentor/mentee program. Dan is married with two children.
