Personal Injury

Personal Injury

Every day people like you get hurt... because of someone else’s carelessness.

This becomes a big problem. You cannot work, you are in pain, medical bills are pouring and stress is mounting. Do not settle for less than the full value of your pain and suffering.

 

Your injuries will cause serious physical, emotional and financial pain. The lawyers at Tuggle & Lichtenberger will fight for compensation to make your life better.

Do I Qualify?

Personal Injuries that Qualify

Steps to take

Steps you need to take

Our Process

What we do to settle your case

F.A.Q.s

Frequently Asked Questions

Filing a personal injury claim can help you get the resources you need to get your life back in order

Do I Qualify?

One thing all of these have in common is that the personal responsible for your injury does not want to take responsibility.  Their number one goal is to protect themselves.

 

Hire one of the experienced attorneys at Tuggle & Lichtenberger whose number one goal is to protect you.

When other drivers are reckless, drunk, or just not paying attention and you get hurt.

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Big Rig / Semi Truck Accidents

Trucking companies are big and do not always play fair. We will make it a fair fight.

Other drivers often ignore motorcycles. You have the right to use the roads safely.

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Injuries on Property

When other people do not keep their property safe and you get hurt.

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Dog Bites

When others do not control their dog and you get attacked and bitten.

Pay Only If You Win

No charge for services until your case is settled or won. Working with Tuggle & Lichtenberger is Low-Risk because we only charge a fee if you win your case!

Steps to take

If you have a personal injury there are certain steps you should take as soon as possible.

1.

Call the Police

An official accident report will help preserve evidence

2.

Get Medical Care

Medical records will provide valuable evidence of your injury immediately after the accident

3.

Take Photographs

Use your phone to take pictures of the scene to preserve evidence

4.

Get Witness Information

Get the names and numbers of witnesses before they disappear

5.

Call Tuggle & Lichtenberger

Get somebody working for you as soon as possible for best results

Our Process

What will Tuggle & Lichtenberger do to settle your personal injury case?

1.

Gather Information

Get information from you, take photographs, obtain police reports, interview witnesses.

2.

Insurance Contact

Notify the insurance company so they know they cannot push you around

3.

Medical Information

Gather medical information and lost wages information

4.

Medical Treatment

Make sure you have gotten all medical treatment necessary to resume normal activities

5.

Case Settlement

Use all their experience to make sure the insurance company pays you full value. This is why you need the experienced lawyers at Tuggle & Lichtenberger

Frequently Asked Questions

You should see a doctor as soon as possible after an accident. Delays in treatment will be used against you be the insurance company.

You should take many pictures including any vehicles involved, visible injuries to anyone involved and pictures of the roadway and condition on and around the roadway.

It is not a good idea to release your records to the insurance company. They will use access to your medical history against you. Consult with a lawyer to make sure the insurance company is getting only what they need to assess the medical injuries related to your accident.

Possible damages are medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of a normal life. The calculation of some of these damages are complex. You should consult with a lawyer to determine which damages you are entitled to.

It is common for insurance companies to “low ball” the settlement. This is how they save money. It is highly recommended you hire a lawyer to negotiate your case to full value.

It is the general responsibility of people and businesses to keep their properties in a safe condition. If you are injured due to a defect or unsafe condition on someone else’s property you may have right to recover for those injuries.

Personal injury cases involve very complex legal rules and concepts. The best thing you can do is to hire a lawyer to navigate these tricky waters.


Negligence: your attorneys will show that somebody else’s actions caused your injury.


Contributory Negligence: the person who injured you will attempt to say you caused your own injury.


Damages:  There are many forms of monetary damages you may be entitled to.


Insurance Policies: There may be multiple insurance policies to help your recovery than you do not know about, but your lawyers will find them.


Liens: Insurance companies and medical professionals may be entitled to part of your settlement or award. Your lawyer will make sure they do not take anything they are not legally entitled to.


Contingency Fees: You only pay when you win.

Sometimes it is necessary to go to trial in order to get justice. A judge or jury will determine how much money you get. It is very important that you hire a lawyer who is experienced in taking cases to trial.


It may mean the difference between you getting a big award and getting nothing. Make sure your lawyer has trial experience.

You are injured and your life has been sent into a tailspin. Take care of yourself and let Tuggle & Lichtenberger worry about the complex legal issues you are faced with.


We will get you maximum compensation and let you focus on putting your life back together.


Insurance companies will try to get you a quick settlement because it is best for them. Do not get tricked and do not sign anything for the insurance company. We will get you maximum value because we know how to fight the insurance companies.