Suffering an injury can be a truly harrowing experience that might affect you for the rest of your life. If another person's negligence caused you to suffer such an injury, it is easy to know you have a genuine need to retain the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer. However, at other times the injury might be relatively minor and cause you to wonder if it is serious enough to hire an attorney. Here are some key scenarios where the severity of an injury certainly justifies getting an attorney.

You Suffered Significant Physical Harm

Suffering any kind of significant injury is enough to necessitate acquiring the services of a personal injury lawyer. Even something relatively minor, like a slip, trip, or fall accident, could cause serious injuries. According to the CDC, slip and fall accidents cause head trauma, broken bones, and other injuries to about 30% of accident victims. They can even cause death in some cases. If you are injured due to someone else's negligence, an attorney could help you hold the negligent parties accountable for premises liability.

The Injury Affects Your Ability to Work

If you can't work for a few days or more, any lost income is subject to legal claims when another party causes your personal injury. Even a minor injury might cause you to lose a significant amount of income. It might also cause you to lose an opportunity to move into a better-paying position. Whenever an injury affects your ability to work, you should seek a consultation with an attorney. Lost income and lost work opportunities might be recouped by filing damage claims against the faulty party.

You Have Unpaid Medical Costs

Whenever an injury caused by someone else's negligence is severe enough to require medical treatment, the negligent party could be liable for your out-of-pocket medical costs. Those costs include the cost of driving to and from your medical treatments and any costs that health insurance did not cover. Insurance deductibles, fees, and the cost of prescription medication also could be among your unpaid medical costs. A personal injury lawyer can help you tally your medical costs and hold liable parties accountable for them.

Whether you have a minor or a serious personal injury due to another party's negligence, call Petrizzo & Longo Attorneys At Law today to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Do not hesitate to reach out for assistance in getting the justice you deserve. We are here to provide you with the legal support you need.