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Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you question whether your actions match the convictions of your faith. Victims tend to do this when facing the possibility of filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for their injuries after an accident. They ask whether taking legal action makes them a bad Christian. Or they look for other ways to resolve their situation that don’t involve confrontation.
Unfortunately, sometimes the only way to recover the money you deserve for your injuries is to take legal action against another individual or party. The legal team at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman wants to help you understand that protecting yourself and your family using the legal system does not make you a bad person or a bad Christian.
Why Suing for Injuries Doesn’t Make You a Bad Christian
Many people of faith struggle to file a personal injury lawsuit. You may wonder whether pursuing legal action conflicts with Christian values such as forgiveness, compassion, and turning the other cheek. These are essential questions. However, for accident victims and families struggling to recover physically and financially from an accident caused by a careless individual, it’s equally important to understand that seeking justice is not the same as seeking revenge.
The Bible calls us to act justly and to care for others, including ourselves and our families. When careless actions cause significant harm, a lawsuit may be the only way to cover medical bills, lost wages, and your ongoing needs. Taking legal action is not about greed. It’s about accountability, responsibility, and providing for the well-being of those who depend on you. “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” Proverbs 21:5 Being diligent in protecting your financial and physical well-being, including through legal means, is an act of wise stewardship.
Additionally, by taking action and holding negligent parties accountable, you may help prevent future harm to others. A lawsuit can expose wrongdoing and encourage safer workplace, business, and community practices. When you stand up for yourself, you may also be standing up for countless others who could fall victim to the same careless or reckless behaviors.
At Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman, we respect your faith and circumstances. Pursuing fair compensation for injuries is consistent with Christian values of justice, stewardship, and protection. We share your values and want to help you overcome guilt or uncertainty about pursuing legal action when necessary.
How Our North Mississippi Legal Team Can Help
After an accident, you’ll have a lot of questions. Some questions have legal implications, while others may have moral implications. The benefit of working with a legal team that shares your faith is that we can help you work through legal and faith-based issues to resolve your situation in the most favorable way. At Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman, our Christian legal team can help you by:
- Investigating the cause of your accident
- Identifying all potentially liable parties
- Working with insurance companies on your behalf
- Negotiating for the money you need to cover your injuries
- Explaining the legal process
- Providing moral and faith-based support
- Preparing a case for trial when it is necessary
Suing for injuries doesn’t make you a bad Christian. It means you are someone who seeks fairness in a world that can sometimes feel less than fair.
Contact Our Christian Legal Team Today for Advice and Support
Christ Himself taught that loving your neighbor sometimes means standing up for what is right. At Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman, we want to uphold faith-based values and help you fight for what is right. Sometimes that means using the legal system to hold careless individuals accountable. If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident, let’s discuss how we can help you resolve your situation.
Contact our office today and request a confidential legal consultation.
