Personal injuries affect just about everyone and might trigger legal liability when negligence causes injuries or death. According to On The Map Marketing, nearly 40 million personal injury cases every year involve plaintiffs who need medical treatment. The following are five of the most common types of personal injury cases for which victims retain the services of a personal injury attorney.
1. Auto Accidents
Just about everyone who drives throughout adulthood is involved in an auto accident. The development of active and passive safety features, like automated braking and airbags, has made accidents more survivable than ever. Unfortunately, personal injuries still happen, and negligent drivers are liable for the costs of injuries and property damage when they cause them.
2. Slip, Trip, And Fall Injuries
The people who own, control, and maintain various properties are responsible for making them reasonably safe. If you are shopping in a store and a spill or another dangerous condition on the floor causes you to lose your footing, you might slip, trip, or fall. Any injuries that you might suffer as a result could trigger legal liability, and a personal injury attorney could help to hold liable parties accountable.
3. Work-Related Injuries
Employers are responsible for maintaining a reasonably safe work environment. When workers suffer injuries while on the job, worker’s compensation insurance should pay to treat those injuries and reimburse for lost wages. Some work-related injuries are not as obvious, including repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, or maybe a lower back injury. A personal injury attorney can help workers to receive their due compensation if their worker’s compensation claims are rejected.
4. Wrongful Death
Wrongful death could occur in many ways, including auto accidents, work accidents, or exposure to dangerous conditions. Mesothelioma is one of the most common causes of lung disease and usually is fatal. When negligence causes such fatalities and many others to occur, legal representation can help to hold liable parties accountable.
5. Medical Malpractice
Medical doctors, nurses, and others are highly educated and highly trained to provide medical services. Yet, they are human and prone to human error. When negligence occurs as a part of your medical care, the negligent parties are liable for any harm that results. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help to build strong cases against negligent doctors and other medical services providers.
Are you in need of assistance with a personal injury case? You can schedule an initial consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney when you call our law firm or submit an online request. We here at Ramji Law Group, P.C. look forward to hearing from you.
