When another party's negligence harms you. You can file a claim and receive compensation.
Common damages in accidents caused by others include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, property damages, and mental trauma. Personal injury attorneys handle most accidents caused by another person's or party's negligence.
The most common accidents handled by personal injury lawyers are:
Car accidents: These are the most common reasons people are hurt every day in the US. They usually happen because someone is violating the law and the duty of care, which makes them liable for damages. After being hit by another vehicle, you can try to settle the claim with the other party's insurance company. If they don't offer enough money, you can file a lawsuit.
Truck accidents: A car accident is bad enough, but a collision with a massive commercial semi-truck can result in far more severe injuries and losses, and truck accident claims require a technical and complex understanding of the law. You need a lawyer with experience and resources to handle your truck accident case.
Job-related injuries: Employers must provide a safe workplace, but not all do. Regardless of fault, you can be entitled to workers' compensation when hurt. You usually cannot sue your employer in most job-related accidents. However, you may sue a third party that caused your injury, such as an equipment manufacturer. Construction sites are particularly common work environments for job-related injuries that might result in third-party claims.
Product defects: If a defective product injures you, filing a product liability claim or lawsuit is possible. Most product liability claims are strict liability, meaning the victim doesn't have to prove that another party caused the injury. Your attorney must prove the product was defective and you suffered an injury.
Slip and fall: A slip and fall accident is a premises liability claim. Property owners, both commercial and residential, just keep their premises safe. You can hold the property owner liable if you slip, fall, and injure yourself. Common reasons for slip and fall claims are wet floors, ice and snow in parking lots and on sidewalks, loose or non-existent handrails, swimming pool-related accidents, etc. Insurance settlements handle most slip-and-fall accidents.
Anyone injured through another person's negligence should speak to a personal injury attorney for a complimentary consultation. The lawyer will review your case for free and only take a case that likely leads to compensation. They receive payment through a contingency fee.