When one party suffers injury because of another’s negligence or wrongdoing this is considered a personal injury. It is a broad category of civil law encompassing many different types of cases. Personal injury often involves actual bodily harm but it can include several types of damages. When a person suffers a personal injury, they may be eligible to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for their losses and suffering.
There are many types of personal injury cases. Some examples of personal injury include: car accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, train wrecks, plane crashes, medical malpractice, defective drugs, product liability, premise liability, motorcycle accidents and more. The party responsible as well as small companies, huge companies, government entities, and other organizations can be held accountable for the personal injury.
It is likely that insurance will be involved in the process of seeking compensations for your losses when you suffer a personal injury. Insurance companies claim to exist to protect you in the event of an accident or loss, frequently, they do not always look out for your best interest. In fact, in many situations, an insurance company will look for ways to avoid paying you compensation or reduce the compensation to the lowest amount possible.
Because insurance companies often have these kinds of motives a personal injury attorney will ensure your legal interests are protected. When you are the victim of a serious injury a personal injury attorney can evaluate your case to ensure no detail is overlooked when determining liability in your case. A personal injury attorney is your legal advocate who looks out for your best interests. This qualified lawyer can help you seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, loss of earning potential, other out-of-pocket losses, disability, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and more.
In August 2005, the U.S. Justice Department released a report stating the number of personal injury cases decided by a trial in federal courts has declined by almost 80 percent since 1985. More suits are settled outside of court. Despite the downward trend, President George W. Bush has tried to make personal injury lawsuits public enemy number one.
Many politicians casually throw around the term “frivolous lawsuits”, arguing that personal injury cases hurt the economy, big business, and the nation. Trial lawyers and consumer advocacy groups, however, disagree. In truth, the large majority of personal injury cases are filed on behalf of innocent consumers who have been significantly injured because of another party’s actions or negligence. These consumers have a right to seek compensation for their losses and suffering.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident and have suffered a serious injury or a death has occured as a result of a car accident please contact my office. You will receive personal attention by an experienced attorney at no cost to you.