What are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases?
The most common types of personal injury cases are vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall cases, work place accidents, dog bites, product liabilities, and nursing home malpractice/abuse. For example, a motor vehicle accident due to the other person’s fault is a personal injury case.
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
A personal injury lawyer provides legal representation to those who have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a direct result of the wrongdoing of another person, company, or entity. Also known as a plaintiff lawyer or a trial lawyer, a personal injury attorney specializes in tort law, which includes private, civil wrongs, or injuries. In addition, personal injury lawyers aim to help plaintiffs receive compensation for their losses.
Let’s take a look at common kinds of personal injury cases, plus learn what to do if you face a personal injury case. In addition, check out the Law Offices of P. Kent Eichelzer III verdicts and settlement real-life examples here.
Here are some of the 6 most common types of personal injury cases:
1. Motor vehicle accidents
(Including Motorcycle Accidents, Auto Accidents, Tractor-Trailer Accidents, and Boating Accidents):
The negligence of the driver is the cause of many motor vehicle accidents. Motor vehicle accidents also include motorcycle accidents, auto accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, and boating accidents. Negligence can be due to the driver’s reckless driving, influence under drugs and alcohol, or distracted driving. If you are unsure if you should seek legal action for an auto accident you or your loved one was involved in, here are some examples of conduct that may give rise to a presumption of motor vehicle negligence:
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Violating right-of-way rules, including a pedestrian right-of-way
- Driving on the wrong side of the road
- Running a red light
- Failure to pay attention to surroundings
- Driving while distracted
- Driving without a valid license
Learn more about motor vehicle accident lawsuits here. Motor vehicle suits can be quite tricky, let the Law Offices of P. Kent Eichelzer III help you today.
2. Medical malpractice
Medical malpractice claims can stem from a variety of situations. Examples can include a surgeon leaving a glove in a patient’s stomach, or a doctor prescribing an incorrect drug that causes heart failure. Typically, medical malpractice lawsuit claims meet one of the following categories:
- Failure to diagnose
- Improper Treatment
- Failure to warn patient of known risks
For additional information regarding a medical malpractice lawsuit, please read our blog: https://www.ike3law.com/blog/medical-malpractice-lawsuit/
3. Slip and fall accidents
This may be a surprise, but there are over one million emergency room visits for slip and fall accidents a year. Additionally, slip and fall accidents are fairly common, and in some cases, the property owner is responsible for the injured party’s injuries. Other times, the property owner is not held accountable. Slip and fall cases are complicated. If you believe a property owner failed to take care of their property and it has resulted in a slip and fall injury, please contact the personal injury lawyer at Kent Eichelzer Law.
4. Nursing Home Abuse and Malpractice
Nursing home malpractice may include physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, neglect, and more. If you or someone you know is an elder involved in compromising situations that have resulted in abuse or malpractice, learn more about medical malpractice and contact us today.
5. Workplace accidents
According to OSHA, there are more than 99 work related injuries and fatalities per week. The federal workers’ compensation law covers employees in all fifty states. To establish a personal injury case for workplace accidents, you must be prepared to prove that you sustained an injury or illness related to your employment. For more information, please contact us here.
6. Product liability
Has a product you used caused you to suffer injuries or other damages? If so, you may have a personal injury lawsuit at hand. The defective product case is broad, but they typically fall between the areas of defective manufacture, defective design, or failure to provide appropriate warnings or instructions concerning the proper use of the product. In addition, learn more about product liability lawsuits here.
It’s time for you to get the compensation that you deserve for your personal injury case. Additionally, check out some verdicts and settlements reached by the attorneys at The Law Offices of P. Kent Eichelzer III here.
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