What is considered Personal Injury?

1        An automobile collision where you are injured is a good example of a personal injury case. If you are hit by a driver who fails to exercise reasonable care in operating a vehicle, you have the right to recoup your losses.

2        An accident on the job is another example of a personal injury case when, for example, negligence to adhere to safety standards caused the injury.

3        Medical Malpractice is one of the most serious types of personal injury cases. Here, the case may include permanent disability, grave injury and even death. You may be able to recover financial damages to cover medical treatments, replace permanently lost income and compensation for pain and suffering.

4        Intentional wrongs and strict liability. If someone hits you (even if they are just kidding around) and cause physical injury, this can be the basis for an intentional wrong personal injury case.

5        Personal injuries don’t have to be physical. Psychological personal injuries are typically caused by psychological trauma associated with a life-threatening event, witnessing a traumatic event, or even the anguish of being falsely imprisoned by a store detective who wrongly accuses you of shoplifting. These are all considered intentional wrongs and you have the right to sue for compensation.

6        Strict liability cases usually arise from defective products. In these cases, the designer and/or manufacturer of the product is held liable.

Should You Hire An Attorney?

Yes. In most cases the insurance company lawyers represent the defendant and their goal is to pay the least amount possible. Having an experienced, aggressive attorney on your side in order to maximize your compensation means you will receive the money you deserve.