Millions of people seek care in emergency rooms for personal or unintentional injuries every year. Several personal injury claims come from many of those E.R. visits. What is a personal injury, though? A personal injury case is when one person suffers an injury due to another person’s negligence or a purposeful act. We know this is a broad definition, and you probably think many things can fall under this category, and you’re right! That’s why Gibbins Law Firm is here to help you identify 10 of the most common types of personal injury claims.
1. Due to Negligence
Everyone has a job to follow the rules with reasonable care. When someone fails to do so and an injury results, a civil suit is appropriate to recover compensation for injuries.
2. Slip and Fall
Public places must make their property safe for patrons. If they fail to keep it safe, and you slip and fall on something that spilled or a wet floor, you’re probably eligible to file a claim.
3. Due to Intentional Behavior
You are eligible to sue someone if they intentionally harm you, even if they didn’t mean to hurt you initially. If someone throws a rock at someone, and it hits you instead, you’re eligible to file a claim.
4. Hazardous Drug
Drugs are supposed to adhere to safety protocol. If they do not adhere to protocols and people suffer injuries, drug companies can end up in class action lawsuits.
5. Medical Malpractice
Doctors are required to treat patients with proper and complete care. Failure to do so can lead to things going wrong. Failing to treat patients with appropriate care usually leads to medical malpractice cases filed under personal injury claims.
6. Dog Bites
Dog bites fall under a strict liability standard, so you can file a personal injury claim against the pet owner if someone’s dog bites you.
7. Auto Accident
Suppose you are involved in an auto accident but are not at fault. In that case, your situation falls under the personal injury category, and you can potentially recover compensation for damages and injuries sustained in the accident.
8. Misdiagnosis
As we mentioned before, doctors are responsible to you for complete care. If they misdiagnose you and your condition worsens, your situation is classified as a personal injury claim.
9. Hazardous Conditions
Any private or public place identified as inhabiting hazardous conditions violates the law and can give rise to liability. Dangerous conditions are considered negligent and reasonably avoidable.
10. Defective Product
All products are required under law to be safe upon proper use. Suppose a product cannot be used safely when properly utilized. In that case, the manufacturer can be liable for negligence even if they’re not negligent in producing the product.
Contact Gibbins Law Firm today if you’ve endured any of the above situations and would like to seek professional assistance. Our attorneys can help you file a claim and start a lawsuit against those who wronged you. We care about your well-being and believe negligence is unacceptable. Contact Gibbins Law Firm to discuss your situation today.
DO seek medical treatment if in pain. If you delay doctor visits, insurance companies will later argue you were never in pain. Saying that, it is important to seek treatment if you are in pain.
