Personal Injury Lawyer

Have you suffered as a result of someone else’s actions? You may be aware that assault is against the law, but what about less clear circumstances such as being injured in a car accident or if you received improper care from a medical provider? Even if no charges were brought against the person who harmed you, you can still seek damages in court. Personal injury cases are a civil lawsuit brought by one or more people who has been harmed by another person. In a personal injury suit there isn’t the same burden of evidence that there is in criminal court. You don’t have to prove the other party’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but to be successful you will need to develop a strong case. If you want to understand whether you have a case worth  bringing to court, speaking with a personal injury lawyer can help you determine whether you should pursue action. 

What Are Some Common Personal Injury Cases?

Personal injury cases range widely since they just consist of one person or persons being injured by another person or entity. However, there are some common ones that are frequently brought to court: 

Car Accidents | The majority of people drive on a daily or weekly basis and so car accidents are extremely common. Not all car accidents give cause to seek damages. Outstanding conditions can exist that led to the accident. However, if you believe the other driver was negligent and their actions resulted in damages to you, you may want to consider filing a suit. Negligence may be drinking while driving, texting, excessively speeding, or acting in an erratic manner. You may also seek damages if the driver was uninsured and your insurance company will not cover the full cost to replace your car or pay for your medical injuries. 

Medical Malpractice | If a doctor or other medical provider failed to provide a patient the universal standard of care and it caused you harm, they can seek compensation. Examples of this include a doctor misdiagnosing a common condition, a nurse administering the incorrect care, or a pharmacist providing the wrong dose of medication. 

Workplace Injury | Your employer has a duty to create a reasonably safe workspace for you. However, all too often companies cut corners to save money. This can result in unsafe equipment, walking corridors, or other conditions where employees are injured. Your employer may discourage you from seeking workers compensation or reporting the accident, which is illegal. You can and should seek compensation and medical care as well as report the problem so that others don’t suffer the same fate as you.