Personal injury law caters to the legal needs of people who have been injured or suffered damages due to another person’s negligence. This type of law focuses on compensating the aggrieved party instead of punishing the offender. At Hale Law, we have handled many personal injury cases and have found some to have a higher frequency. Find below the most common personal injury cases.
Car accident claims
Car accident claims are one of the leading personal injury claims cases in the United States. The numbers are made worse by the increasing rate of road accidents in the United States. In 2020, 35,766 fatal motor vehicle crashes were recorded, with about 38,824 deaths.
Road accidents have become common for many reasons, including distracted driving, road rage, drunk driving, etc. Accident victims are also likely to suffer fatal injuries like Traumatic brain injuries, fractures, amputations, internal organ ruptures, etc.
Victims of such injuries can contact an accident lawyer to discuss their case and the possibility of compensation. They may also be able to recover damages for their medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering, etc.
Slip and Fall Accidents
The frequency of slip and fall accidents has increased in the past few years. More people are slipping and falling at work, at home, and in commercial spaces. Slip and fall accidents are often due to wet or slippery floors.
The fatality of injuries associated with this accident depends on the extent of the fall. Victims may suffer minor injuries like bruises or fatal injuries like broken necks, broken collar bones, fractured limbs, concussions, and traumatic head injuries. In severe cases, victims may die from heavy impact falls.
Assault
Assault is a form of personal injury committed against the victim by a perpetrator. The perpetrator has the duty to keep their hands to themselves but may have chosen to inflict physical harm or bodily injury on the victim.
Assault can be presented in various forms, including aggravated assault which often involves the use of deadly weapons like guns. A victim may choose to press criminal charges or personal injury charges against the perpetrator.
It is best to speak to your lawyer to determine the best line of action and how to go about recouping damages.
Workplace Accidents
Employers have the responsibility of keeping the workplace and environment safe. A workplace accident occurs when an employee suffers an accident at work or while discharging their duties.
When this happens, the employee has a duty to inform the employer formally. The employee is also entitled to compensation for their injuries under the workers’ compensation coverage. However, things may not be as easy as they seem.
Employees and workers are advised to seek legal help after suffering workplace accidents. Doing this increases their chances of setting the records right and reclaiming what’s due to them.
Premises Liability
This is much similar to workplace accidents. Property owners are required to ensure that their properties are safe for use. A premises liability case may arise when an authorized person gets harmed or injured while on another person’s property.
For instance, an invited family member or friend may initiate a premises liability case after a broken slab, or open hole injures them. It is believed that the property owner who was aware of the problem should have attended to it or put up warnings to prevent such accidents.
Construction Injuries
The construction industry has the highest number of work-related accidents, injuries, and deaths. Construction workers are at risk of falling objects, collapsing, falling from a height, machinery injuries, etc.
Injured construction workers can file a personal injury claim against their employers for their damages. It is also possible that not one party is responsible for the accident.
Dog Bites
Dog bites are more common than most people know. Dog bite cases put the dog owner at risk and put the victim in a position to demand compensation for their injuries and damages.
However, in dog bite cases, it must be proven that the victim had in no way incited the dog. This means that the victim must have been attacked unprovoked by the dog.
For dog bite cases, it is best to speak to an attorney to gain clarity on the matter. Different states have different laws and fine prints. Getting to the bottom of it requires fine legal knowledge and experience.
Product Liability
Product manufacturers are required to do proper testing and certify that their products are safe for use. However, not all products are safe, and some cause injuries to consumers. Injured consumers can press charges and demand compensation for their injuries from such manufacturers.
Dealing with such personal injury cases requires an experienced attorney in your corner. Get started by contacting a personal injury lawyer nearby for more information.