Personal Injury
If you get hurt and an industry, a person, or a corporation is at fault, you may have a personal injury case. Personal injury law is very broad and can involve many types of accidents.
Personal injury law is designed to protect consumers and victims. After suffering a personal injury, citizens often sustain financial and physical damages that result in devastating losses. Some victims face thousands of dollars worth of medical bills and lifelong physical or emotional pain. The following are some examples of injury cases.
- Auto Collisions: Unfortunately, automobile collisions claim thousands of American lives each year. Congested freeways, aggressive and distracted drivers, alcohol and drug abuse all contribute to the high number of fatalities and injuries each year. Cases involving death and critical conditions, such as brain injury, often leave victims and their families without the necessary resources to fully recover. This is especially devastating when individuals are uninsured or underinsured. Whether or not you or the negligent individual was uninsured or underinsured, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Negligent and wrongful drivers can be held accountable for their actions.
- Construction Accidents: Construction sites are inherently dangerous because they contain hazardous materials and often require employees to work at high above the ground. Both employees and passerby are at risk when construction companies do not take every precaution possible to avoid causing injury. Common construction accidents include scaffolding collapses, toxic poisoning, falls, working on or around dangerous equipment, and other injuries. By law, employees and passerby who are harmed during a construction accident are eligible to receive compensation for their injuries. Entities that do not make a diligent effort to protect individuals who may come into contact with the construction site could be held liable.
- Slip and Fall: Businesses and property owners have a responsibility to ensure the safety of customers and visitors. This is also know as premises liability. In cases of wet, uneven, or pockmarked surfaces, the responsible party must visibly mark the area and separate it from the public to avoid injury. When an individual falls or slips on a wet or uneven surface that has not been properly marked, the business or property owner can be held liable for any medical bills, injuries, or other damages sustained by the injured party. In some cases, the business or property owner can still be held liable even if he or she was not aware of the unsafe conditions during.
- Job Injuries and Workers’ Compensation: An employee who is injured on the job is entitled to receive workers compensation. This is money or benefits that are paid by an employer to an employee who has been injured while performing work duties. Most employers have workers’ compensation insurance, but employers can also pay the employee directly for medical bills and lost wages associated with the injury. Worker’s compensation is available to employees regardless of their fault or negligence. Workers’ compensation can also be paid for illnesses caused by exposure to chemicals or other hazardous conditions. Workers’ compensation is usually paid directly to the injured party, but in cases of wrongful death, compensation is available to the family members of the deceased employee.
Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured you may be entitled to compensation for you losses. It is important to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer to learn more about your legal rights.