Personal Injuries and Lawsuits: Common Types and Procedures

What are the types of personal injuries and lawsuits?

Every year, thousands and even millions of claims around the world are filed regarding personal injuries. The objective of a personal injury claim is to get compensation for victims who have been injured because of another person's negligence. Usually, monetary compensation can be availed for physical injuries, stress, loss of income and loss of companionship.

With the help of litigation, you can get reimbursements for medical expenses and also for psychological trauma. Personal injury claims range from dog bites to severe traumatic injuries. Each kind of personal injury claim has its own set of law processes and procedures.

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Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits

Vehicle Accidents

Nearly six million vehicle accidents occur in the United States annually. These accidents happen due to various factors like distracted motorists, bad weather and poor road maintenance. If you had an accidental injury, you may claim and get your compensation.

Even if you feel good after a vehicle accident, consult a doctor because there may be any hidden injuries that are not visible directly. You should contact an attorney who has expertise in personal injury to guide you about the legal suits.

A car crash happens only because of carelessness and not following traffic rules. Usually the driver who is careless during the incident will be held liable for both financial and injuries that will result.

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Public Liability and Negligence

Negligence is one of the major factors that contribute to a personal injury like a slip and fall. Poor labeling in danger areas and use of faulty equipments are the common negligences that can cause personal injuries. If you have been harmed because of someone's negligence, do not accept the compensation before discussing with your attorney. This will assure that you receive the maximum compensation you deserve.

Slip and fall cases are the other usual types of personal injury cases. The property owners or those who are renting a property should maintain a safer environment. Slip and fall injury claims are normally depending on premises liability laws.

Workplace Related Injuries

Every employer is held responsible for a safe workplace and for employees' health. When you get injured or develop any illness due to work, your employer may be held liable. In the case of a personal injury in the workplace, you should get treated by a health care team and document with medical records. An attorney will help you in filing the proper legal suit and in getting your compensation.

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Medical Negligence

Medical negligence occurs rarely but can lead to serious injuries to a patient. If your health care team has failed to provide skilled care and you got injured, you can file a medical malpractice claim. You need medical experts as witnesses to prove that you are harmed by the medical procedures you underwent. A skilled and experienced attorney will hire the right medical experts and will do a detailed evaluation to help you get your remuneration.

Product Liability

Defective products can result in mild to severe personal injuries. A malfunction of the product, improper labeling, and poor safety instructions can be covered under product liability. Unlike other claims, product liability claims are not a burden to the victim. The product manufacturer has to strive hard to prove that there was no negligence on their side. Both manufacturers and distributors or wholesalers can be held responsible for product liability.

Defamation

Defamation of reputation through libel or slander is also a personal injury. A person can experience injury to his or her character and reputation due to false statements. The common public has to prove that a false statement has caused financial loss to a certain person. Celebrities have to prove that false statements were made with irresponsible disrespect to the truth or were made intentionally.

Dog Bites

In many cases, the dog owners are held responsible for the injuries and financial losses related to the dog bite. The laws that govern responsibility of the dog owners differ from one state to another.  Aggression or previous history of bites will be taken into consideration in a dog bite claim.

Intentional Torts

Intentional torts are injuries caused by one person to another with intention and they are different from accidents or negligence. The victim can file a personal injury legal suit against the perpetrator to get compensation for the injuries. The perpetrator should also face criminal charges.

Finding a skilled and experienced attorney is the major responsibility of a victim to file a legal suit and get the maximum amount of deserved compensation.