Personal injury law (also known as "tort" law) lets an injured person get compensation when someone else's wrongful conduct (negligence or an intentional act) causes harm. There are a variety of situations that can give rise to a valid personal injury claim, but remember that an injury doesn't automatically result in legal liability. Let's look at some of the most common kinds of personal injury cases.
- Motor vehicle accidents - including car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents - injuries that occur due to hazardous conditions on someone else's property
- Medical malpractice - when a healthcare provider fails to provide adequate care, resulting in harm to the patient
- Product liability - when a product is defective or dangerous and causes injury to a consumer
- Dog bites and animal attacks - when a person is bitten or attacked by a domestic or wild animal
- Workplace accidents - injuries that occur on the job due to unsafe working conditions or employer negligence
- Assault and battery - injuries resulting from intentional harm inflicted by another person
- Wrongful death - when someone is killed due to someone else's negligence or intentional harm
- Nursing home abuse and neglect - mistreatment of elderly residents in nursing homes or assisted living
After any kind of accident where someone else's negligence caused you harm, there's a good chance you might have more than one option for getting compensation for your losses. If insurance coverage (yours or someone else's) applies to the accident, you might file an insurance claim. If you're not getting a fair response from the insurer (or if there's no applicable policy in place), you might need to take the matter to court by filing a personal injury lawsuit. In either situation, time is of the essence.
Find a Personal Injury Lawyer
Using LawyerConnections.co is a great way to find a personal injury lawyer who meets your needs and who has a good reputation in your community. However, it's always a good idea to do your own research and ask for referrals from friends and family members who have had positive experiences with personal injury lawyers in the past.