Is it cost-effective to hire a lawyer for minor injuries?

Whether a minor injury requires a lawyer depends on the situation. Entrusting a lawyer to defend is the right of the parties, which can be exercised or not. Those who intentionally hurt others and cause minor injuries shall compensate the victims for medical expenses and other losses. If compensation is refused, the victim can go to court to sue for settlement. In addition, it is illegal to intentionally hurt others, and the public security organs can impose administrative penalties such as fines and detention. If it does not constitute a minor injury, but a criminal private prosecution is filed, the court may not accept it or dismiss the prosecution. The court shall accept a civil action that requires the infringer to bear civil liability for compensation. Minor injuries do not involve criminal responsibility, which means only civil compensation. Specific compensation items include medical expenses, lost time, nutrition expenses, food subsidies, etc. If there is a disability, it needs to be identified, and then there will be disability compensation and mental damage compensation. According to the law, if an infringement upon another person causes personal injury, it shall compensate for medical expenses, nursing expenses, transportation expenses and other reasonable expenses for treatment and rehabilitation, as well as the income reduced due to missed work. If it causes disability, it shall also compensate the disabled for living AIDS and disability compensation. If death is caused, funeral expenses and death compensation shall also be paid. According to the law, if an infringement upon another person causes personal injury, it shall compensate for medical expenses, nursing expenses, transportation expenses and other reasonable expenses for treatment and rehabilitation, as well as the income reduced due to missed work. If it causes disability, it shall also compensate the disabled for living AIDS and disability compensation. If death is caused, funeral expenses and death compensation shall also be paid. Article 58 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * The parties and legal representatives may entrust one or two persons as agents ad litem. The following persons may be entrusted as agents ad litem: (1) lawyers and grassroots legal service workers; (2) Close relatives or staff members of the parties concerned; (three) citizens recommended by the community, units and relevant social groups where the parties are located. Article 59 To entrust another person to represent the lawsuit, a power of attorney signed or sealed by the client must be submitted to the people's court. The power of attorney must specify the entrusted matters and authority. An agent ad litem must have the special authorization of the client, and can admit, waive or change the claim, make a settlement, file a counterclaim or appeal on his behalf.