Personal Injury
Personal injury law is an area of law that seeks to recover damages (compensation) for victims of physical or mental injury that has occurred due to the action (or inaction) of another. Personal injury cases can be filed by the victim, or loved ones, on three bases: negligence, strict liability, and intentional wrong.
- Negligence - this type of personal injury case includes those injuries that allegedly occur due to the inaction of another (failing to follow safety regulations, etc.)
- Strict Liability - this type of personal injury case includes those injuries that allegedly occur due to a defective product.
- Intentional Wrong - this type of personal injury case includes those injuries that are alleged to have been inflicted upon the victim intentionally.
Personal Injury Cases
There are many types of personal injury claims that can be filed. Common types of personal injury claims include:
- Medical Malpractice - this type of personal injury lawsuit alleges negligence by a doctor or other health care practitioner.
- Wrongful Death - this type of personal injury lawsuit is filed by the family of a person who has died allegedly due to negligence, recklessness, or the deliberate action of another.
- Car Accidents - this type of personal injury lawsuit is usually filed when a car accident allegedly occurs due to the recklessness or negligence of another driver.
- Defective Products - this type of personal injury lawsuit is usually filed when an injury occurs due to a defect in a product.
- Defective Drugs - this type of personal injury lawsuit is usually filed when an injury allegedly occurs due to a drug that has serious side effects.
- Elder Abuse - this type of personal injury lawsuit is usually filed when an elderly person is allegedly physically abused or neglected while under the care of another.
- Traumatic Brain Injury - this type of personal injury lawsuit is usually filed when an injury allegedly occurs due to the negligence or recklessness of another.
- Toxic Materials - this type of personal injury lawsuit is usually filed when toxic exposure allegedly occurs due to the negligence of another party.
If you have been injured and feel that you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit, you may want to contact a personal injury lawyer.
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