Ray Baum
Attorney at Law
111 N. Quitman St.
Winona, MS 38967
telephone:  662-283-4438
fax:  662-283-4498
email: ray@raybaum.com
cell:  662-310-4438
 
 
 
Injured? 
Need legal help?
 
contact Ray Baum 
 
 

PERSONAL INJURY RIGHTS 
 
The Initial Steps
 
When you hire a personal injury attorney, you are hiring a lawyer that will act as an advocate working closely with you and your family for some time to come. You should hire a lawyer with whom you feel comfortable because they will be guiding you and your family through a difficult time. The lawyer should be one that has successfully handled many similar cases, and must also be able to bear all of the up-front costs necessary to prepare and successfully litigate your case.
 
There are several actions a personal injury law firm should accomplish as soon as it begins working on the case:
 
·Ensure that the injured person has received all necessary treatment and that all of the relevant records and bills are procured and organized. 
·Determine which individual and/or entity is or may be at fault. 
·Be available personally to answer questions and offer advice.
·Develop a litigation strategy. 
 

 
 
 
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It is very important to commence working on your case immediately after being retained and aggressively pursue a settlement prior to filing a lawsuit.
 
Damages in Personal Injury
 
When injured by someone's negligence or carelesss conduct, the law entitles you to payment for your "damages."  Damages in a personal injury case depend upon the facts of the case and the law of the jurisdiction involved.  These damages include medical bills, economic losses for past and future earnings, property damage, pain and suffering and other types of damages.  
 
Defendants and their insurance companies will most certainly be represented by legal experts and claims adjusters with years of experience in just this area of the law.
They will have the research staff, nationwide databases, and the ability necessary to investigate and protect the defendant's best interest. 
Ray Baum can help you if you've been injured.  Call or email me and
let me get started on your case.  No fee unless you win.  1-662-283-4438.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
MUNICIPAL LAW
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
DIVORCE
PERSONAL INJURY
WILLS