Injuries are commonplace, and many are minor and recovery is fairly easy. Unfortunately, in some cases personal injury can be devastating. Some injuries cost victims their limbs, their mobility, their occupation or even their ability to care for themselves. In these situations, little may be possible to ease the physical damage.
However, others may be legally liable for the personal injury. In these cases, it is possible to file a claim against the responsible party.
Personal Injury Types
Personal injury can occur as a result of an automobile accident, a defective product or medical malpractice. Types of personal injury claims include:
Motor vehicle accidents
Medical malpractice
Serious injury (brain, spinal injuries)
Nursing home or rehabilitation facility negligence
Defective products
Work related injuries
Slip and fall accidents
Intentional injury (assault and battery)
Dog bites
Construction site accidents
Airplane accidents
Asbestos, chemicals
Harmful prescription drugs
The purpose of filing a personal injury claim is to recover losses, or damages, from the negligent party.
It is possible to be compensated for damages such as medical costs, lost wages and even pain and suffering.
It is important to remember that in most cases in order to have a valid personal injury claim, there must be proof of negligence. A party is not considered legally responsible for an injury if they were not negligent. For example, if a company sells a faulty piece of machinery whose use results in injury, then the company may be found negligent. If a person is text messaging while driving and causes an accident resulting in injury, that driver may be found negligent.
In some cases, more than one person can be held responsible in a personal injury claim. Since personal injury claims can become very complicated very quickly, it is important to have an experienced personal injury attorney help you through the entire process.
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