Generally, a personal injury claim is made by a person who is harmed by the illegal actions of someone. You can claim personal injury if you can show that the negligent actions or inactions of a party involved harmed you in any way. However, some cases are more common than others in the US. Below, we talk about the five most common personal injury cases.
A case involving auto accident injury means that a plaintiff files a lawsuit against the party at fault in the accident. If you have suffered an injury involving a motorized vehicle, either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you can seek monetary compensation from the person at fault. You will be entitled to a sum of money that will be equivalent to your loss if you can prove in court the physical and financial harm you have suffered due to the accident.
All medical professionals abide by the law to ensure their standard of treatment and procedures does not harm their patients. If a patient suffers from medical malpractices, they can sue their doctor or any responsible authority. You can contact your personal injury lawyer and file a lawsuit to sue the doctor. However, filing a lawsuit is only the first step. To win the case or receive monetary compensation, you must prove how the doctor's substandard treatment settles in the medical malpractice law, which harmed you.
A wrongful death could be claimed by the deceased's family if the death happened due to the negligence or carelessness of the law by someone else. The most common reasons for wrongful deaths are motor accidents, medical malpractices, and unlawful construction activities. Although the damage in wrongful death cannot be measured in financial terms, the plaintiff is entitled to a hefty amount to support them against their loss.
Another common case related to personal injuries is the slip and fall accident that usually happens at a workplace. It can be due to the carelessness of someone who might have left harmful elements exposed that resulted in injuring one's body. However, it can also happen due to a permanent factor, e.g., harmful and unlawful personal or public property construction. In that case, it is easier to prove the party's negligence at fault, and you will be compensated against the total losses you suffered.
A product liability case can be filed if you have suffered an injury while using a defective product. The defect in a product may or may not be visible, depending on which stage of the product is liable to the defect. A defective product can be due to a faulty design, manufacturing defect, marketing defect, or transportation. You will need to demonstrate in court how the defective product led to the injury caused. However, your case will be dismissed if the injury is caused by misuse of the product.
Learn more about personal injury cases or contact us if you want professional help regarding any of these cases. EJD Law Group provides legal representation and consultation for multiple legal matters.
