If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim. But what qualifies as grounds to sue? As you look into your legal options, it helps to understand the most common types of personal injury claims.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
One of the leading causes of personal injury is motor vehicle accidents. Whether you were hit while walking or cycling, were a passenger, or were behind the wheel, if the other party was at fault due to drunk or reckless driving or speeding, you can pursue compensation. According to LegalJobs, car accidents involving motor vehicles with individuals between the ages of 19 and 44 are the most common. The at-fault driver’s insurance generally covers medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, and other accident-related expenses when you file a car accident injury claim.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall claims make up a large portion of personal injury cases as well. Property owners have a responsibility to maintain reasonable safety standards. If you fell and were injured on an icy sidewalk, wet floor, or uneven pavement that the property owner neglected, they may be liable. Make sure to document the hazardous conditions and any witnessed accounts to help prove negligence in your slip and fall personal injury claim.
Defective Product Injuries
When a product malfunctions or contains defects that cause injury, the manufacturer or retailer can be held responsible. For example, if you are harmed by using a defective power tool, the makers of that dangerously designed tool can be sued for damages like medical expenses, income loss, and pain and suffering. Save the product and document your injury when filing a defective product liability claim.
Personal injury law can be quite complex. An attorney knows what evidence proves negligence, how to compute total damages, how to pursue fair settlements outside court, and how to build a strong personal injury claim to win if a trial is necessary. Especially when someone’s insurers refuse reasonable compensation, experienced legal experts can fiercely yet strategically fight for your best interests. Don’t go at it alone. If you’ve been injured and feel someone’s negligence is to blame, you may have a compensable personal injury claim. Schedule a free consultation with us at the Law Firm of Patrick Short today.