An unexpected injury can change your routine in an instant. Whether it happens on someone else’s property, at work, while driving, or in a public setting, the steps you take right after the incident can directly affect your recovery and your ability to pursue a personal injury claim.
Personal Injury
Blog: Personal Injury
What to Know for a Successful Personal Injury Claim
You were hurt in an accident. Now you’re entering the world of personal injury claims.
You know a personal injury settlement can change your life for the better. But this is unfamiliar territory for you.
The lawyers at Schiro & Themer work with this system all the time.
We want to take some of the mystery out of it. So on this page we’ve gathered definitions of the most common personal injury terms you’ll hear.
If you were hurt in a car accident or big truck accident, you’re probably wondering, “How much is my case really worth?”
There’s no easy answer, but the thing that mostly decides exactly what your case is worth are any damages. Damages can include:
If you were hurt in a car accident or big truck accident, you’re probably wondering, “How much is my case really worth?”
There’s no easy answer, but the thing that mostly decides exactly what your case is worth are any damages. Damages can include:



