One example of a personal injury case would be a car accident. Even a minor collision can lead to significant injuries, some of which become evident only after some time has gone by. Witnesses to motor vehicle collisions can disappear, or their memories can fade, so it is important to get them on the record as soon as possible.
Premises liability is a common personal injury claim. Tenants have the right to a physical environment that is maintained for their safety: walkways and stairwells that are well-lit to reduce the risk of slipping and falling, wiring that will reduce the risk of fires, and so on.
Unsafe products can also cause major harm to individuals, and result in a personal injury claim. If an individual buys a product that has been offered for sale by a business and is injured while using that product the way it was intended to be used, that can be the basis for compensatory damages. Commercially available products are held to a strict liability standard, so such claims may be easier to win than other types of personal injury cases.