In most personal injury suits the defendant (injured party) is seeking compensation due to an injury that resulted from another parties’ negligence or malicious action. Although personal injury cases cover a wide range of accidents and situations, not every injury will be eligible for compensation as part of a personal injury case. Common examples of personal injury incidents that usually provide grounds for legal action include the following:
Drunk or intoxicated driving resulting in an accident
Poor safety standards that lead to an accidental fall
Irresponsible employer or employee practices that cause a commercial trucking accident
Dangerous or defective products from a manufacturer
Negligent behavior that produces a wrongful death
The categories above represent only a few examples of incidents that would provide grounds for a personal injury suit. Personal injury suits can be brought against an individual, a company or a number of individuals depending on the circumstances of your case. The viability of your personal injury case will be determined by the degree to which another party is shown to be negligent (disregarding a reasonable burden of care) or purposeful in causing your injuries.