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An injury can disrupt your life. It can keep you from doing your job effectively or at all. It can cause you debilitating pain. Even though the problem is technically physical, you can also suffer monetary and psychological damage as a result of your injury. If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, a personal injury lawyer can help you get the compensation you need to be made whole again. Here are three types of personal injury cases.
Physical Harm
There are many events that could cause you physical harm. If you fall off a rickety step at someone’s house or slip on the ice in the parking lot of a business, your medical bills and wages lost as the result of the fall may be covered under the property owner’s policy. If you suffer a dog bite from a neighbor’s pet, that neighbor may be liable for your injury, especially if the dog has a history of aggression and the neighbor knew it. Personal injury attorneys can help you wade through the specifics of your case to determine if and how much of a settlement you are entitled to receive.
Product Liability
When a company creates a product, it is responsible for ensuring that the product is safe to use as directed. If you are injured when using the product, your lawyer can file a suit against the company under product liability laws. When your injury happens as the result of a design flaw, manufacturing defect or incorrect usage instructions, the company will likely be ordered to pay for your pain and suffering.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death can cover a myriad of situations. Medical malpractice claims occur when a family member dies as the result of a failure to diagnose or treat a medical problem correctly. If a loved one was killed in a car accident because the other party was driving recklessly or under the influence of certain substances, your attorney may advise a wrongful death suit. Of course, if someone intentionally kills another person, that is also considered a wrongful death. In all of these cases, it is important to hire an attorney who specializes in personal injury law to make sure you are getting the best advice and advocacy.
If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or outright violence, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Personal injury lawyers are specifically trained to help you get the compensation you need to go on with your life.
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