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As you may know, personal injury attorneys represent clients who have suffered from a personal injury as a result of negligence or fault on the part of another person or entity. These types of cases are known as negligence cases because the injured party will have argued that the other person or company was negligent in some way and as a result, the victim suffered the injury. It is important to note that not all personal injury cases will involve negligence; some may be intentional or malicious in nature. There are many sub-categories of personal injury cases. The following are just a few examples of types of personal injuries that can be the basis for a lawsuit:
Auto Accidents
Auto accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury cases. In most cases, the injured party will have been in an automobile accident with another party and will have suffered injury as a result of the other driver’s negligence or recklessness. In these cases, the injured party will argue that the other driver was negligent and that their negligence is what caused the accident. The person who caused the accident may also have insurance that will cover the cost of repairs to their car or medical bills associated with the accident. If the person who caused the accident does not have insurance, the injured party will be able to file a lawsuit against them and attempt to recover damages from the other driver’s insurance company. In some cases, the injured party may have been in a car that was hit by an uninsured motorist, in which case the injured party may have little or no chance of recovering any damages from the other driver.
Medical Negligence
Medical negligence occurs when a doctor or other medical professional fails to provide the proper care that results in an injury or illness. This type of negligence can result in a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. For example, a physician who fails to properly diagnose a serious illness in a patient can cause the person to suffer from unnecessary pain and suffering. In these cases, a medical negligence lawsuit may be filed against the negligent doctor. The victim’s family may be able to file a lawsuit against the doctor’s insurance company to recover damages. In some cases, the doctor may have been negligent, but the patient may have been partially or fully at fault for their own injuries. In these instances, the doctor’s insurance company may attempt to settle the case before it goes to trial.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a subcategory of medical negligence. A medical malpractice lawsuit is filed when a doctor or other medical professional performs an operation or gives the treatment that results in a serious injury or illness and the doctor or another medical professional is negligent in their actions. The victim may have suffered a variety of injuries as a result of the malpractice, including but not limited to a permanent disability, a loss of sight or hearing, or a loss of use of a body part. In these cases, a medical malpractice attorney will help their client file a lawsuit against the doctor or other medical professional. The victim will have to prove that the doctor was negligent and that they suffered injuries as a result of the negligence.
Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall injuries occur when a person falls as a result of another’s negligence. For example, a property owner may have failed to properly maintain their property and as a result, a person may have fallen and injured themselves. In these cases, the injured party may have a case against the property owner. The property owner’s insurance company will likely attempt to settle the case before it goes to trial. If the case goes to trial, the injured person will likely have to prove that the property owner was negligent and that they suffered injuries as a result of the negligence.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death cases occur when a person is killed as a result of another party’s negligence. In these cases, the family of the person who was killed may be able to file a lawsuit against the negligent party. Wrongful death cases are some of the most difficult cases to win. The family of the victim will have to prove that the other party was negligent and that their negligence caused the death of their family member. In some cases, the other party may have been negligent, but the family of the victim may have been partially or fully at fault for the death of their loved one.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many different types of personal injury cases. The most important thing to remember when dealing with a personal injury is to always get medical attention. If you do suffer a personal injury, it is important to get a thorough medical evaluation as soon as possible.
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