Injured in an Accident? Learn About Personal Injury Claims

Experiencing a personal injury can be a major setback to continuing on with daily life, whether it be a car accident, fall, dog bite, workplace accident, or any other injury. Both physical and emotional injuries will impact your ability to function as usual, often making it hard to make ends meet. But you don’t have to suffer alone. 

If an injury you experience is caused by someone else, be it they did something that impacted you or if they failed to do something, you are protected by personal injury law and likely entitled to some help, which most frequently comes in the form of compensation.

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Personal Injury Law: Your Shield After an Accident Caused by Someone Else

Personal injury law is designed to protect you if you’re injured or harmed because of someone else's act or failure to act due to negligence or reckless decisions. Under the law, you can bring a personal injury claim for compensation, so the person that caused the injury is responsible for alleviating the suffering caused. 

A lawyer will evaluate a personal injury claim and determine what kind of personal injury lawsuit to file, and through that, recover the rewards you need to make a full recovery.

What Injuries Does Personal Injury Law Cover?

The law covers many types of personal injury cases, which all generally result in physical, emotional, or reputational injuries. Some of the most common personal injury cases include:

• Vehicle accidents
• Slip and falls
• Workplace accidents 
• Medical malpractice
• Wrongful death
• Product liability
• Assault and battery
• Defamation
• Dog bites

What Can You Get From A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

The amount of compensation you can get from a personal injury lawsuit will vary depending on factors including property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. Some cases settle for just a few thousand dollars, while others settle for much more in the tens or hundreds of thousands—sometimes even millions. 

A personal injury lawyer is the best person to determine the amount of losses you are entitled to with your claim. Oftentimes that lawyer will negotiate a settlement with the person or company that caused the injury, rather than take the case to trial, which is a more arduous and expensive process for both parties.

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From Hot Coffee Spills to Subway Mishaps: Strange But True Personal Injury Cases

Estimates put the number of personal injury law cases filed each in the U.S. at around 400,000, and within those there are always some stand outs. 

Some memorable personal injury lawsuits filed over the years include an elderly woman, Stella Lieback, who sued McDonalds after she spilled hot coffee in her lap and suffered serious burns. Lieback sued for $20,000, but when McDonalds failed to settle and instead went to trial Lieback ended up getting awarded $160,000 and a further $2.7 million for punitive damages.

Some other unexpected cases include a New York City woman who sued the city after she attempted suicide by lying on a subway track but was instead injured by the train. She was awarded $14.1 million by the Supreme Court. There was also the case of a Pennsylvania thief who was awarded $500,000 from homeowners he was trying to rob, after he was trapped in their garage for six days with just dry dog food and Pepsi due to a faulty door.

How To Get Help If You Have A Personal Injury Claim?

If you've been injured due to someone else's actions, you may have a personal injury claim. Wondering where to start? Begin with a free case review to determine if you qualify for a lawsuit.

A lawyer will guide you through this free consultation, and if they believe a lawsuit is the best course of action, they will often work on a contingency fee basis. This means you only pay them if you win your case.

Besides seeking legal help, it's crucial to document your injury from the moment it happens. This includes filing a police report if applicable, seeking medical attention, keeping records of medical reports, filing insurance claims, and staying in communication with your employer.

To find out if you have a strong personal injury claim, ask yourself these questions:

• Did you experience a physical or psychological injury within the last two years?
• Did the injury require a hospital visit?
• Were your injuries caused by someone else's negligence or carelessness?
• Have you incurred expenses or losses because of your injury?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, don't hesitate. Complete the form on this page for a FREE review of your personal injury claim. Don't delay, as there are time limits for taking legal action.