What Are The Types Of
Personal Injury Cases?
A personal injury lawsuit allows you to obtain a financial
settlement for the damage or injuries suffered in the event of an accident due
to the negligence of another party. However, the circumstances vary from case
to case. So, to help you determine your rights in a personal injury lawsuit,
here are a few of the most common types of personal injury cases:
Workplace Accidents
If you have suffered physical injuries, illnesses, or some
psychological or stress related injuries which is work-related, you have the
right to file a personal injury lawsuit. In this type of lawsuit, you will be
entitled to receive ‘workers’ compensation benefits’. These benefits include
compensation for medical bills, permanent disability benefits, temporary
disability benefits, and death benefits.
Medical Malpractice
You have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit if you
have been suffering physically or mentally while receiving medical care due to
the negligence or mistake of a professional doctor. Victims of medical
malpractice are entitled to receive compensation for their medical bills and
can receive continued care from another professional doctor.
Slip and Fall Accidents
You can file a lawsuit even if you have been in a slip and
fall accident. These accidents occur in a variety of settings. The most common
slip and fall accidents are caused due to the negligence of a property owner
who knew that there was dangerous or slippery material underfoot his/her
property, but did nothing about it.
Defective Product Injuries
If you have been suffering mentally or physically due to the
use of a defective medicine or product, you have the right to file a lawsuit.
There are many types of defective product injuries cases. These include strict
product liability, negligence, breach of warranty, and fraud. In each of these
cases, you will receive full compensation for any damages caused to your
health, family, and even property, and you have the right to sue the
manufacturer.
Car Accidents
If you have been in a car accident due to the negligence of
another driver and have sustained injuries, you have the right to file a
personal injury case against him/her. Generally, in a car accident case the
defendant will have to pay for the damages to your car and for your medical
bills, prescription drugs, and lost wages due to not being able to work.
Other Types of Personal Injury Cases
Other types of personal injury cases include animal and dog bite
cases, wrongful death cases, construction accidents, claims against the
government, recreational and sports accidents, chemical and toxic accidents,
assault, battery and other intentional torts, defamation claims, and many more.
If you have sustained any injuries, or damages to your property or assets due
to any of the reasons mentioned above, you have the right to claim personal
injury compensation.
To help you in your personal injury lawsuit and to guide you
through the whole process, you can contact Litvin Law Firm, and discuss your
situation with Gennady Litvin a professional lawyer, who specializes in
personal injury cases.
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