Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases are commonly made against an individual, company or organization in the event where their negligence or recklessness contributed to the injury of another human being. If you are in the unfortunate situation of seeking a personal injury settlement, it is important to know when someone is liable for someone else’s injury (so that you enter the legal process with a solid idea of what you can legally be compensated for).

When is someone liable for someone else's injury

Accidents happen all the time. In America, thousands of personal injury cases are filed each year. Whether you are seeking claims from a slip and fall injury, car accident, defective product or a work-related injury, you will need to prove that your injury or damages were acquired due to the negligent or deliberate actions of another person. Some of the instances where somebody is liable for someone else’s injury include the following:

• Slip and fall accidents: Over one million people a year file a personal injury case for slip and fall accidents in shopping malls and buildings. The injuries one can incur are also more severe than a sprained ankle. If you slip and fall due to unstable railings, wet floors or poorly maintained sidewalks, you will be able to sue the at-fault party (whether it is the building owner or city council).
• Auto accidents: If you were driving down the street and got involved in a car accident due to the negligence or deliberate defiance of traffic laws, you can make a personal injury case against the at-fault party. Things personal injury lawyers will have to prove in court include proof that the at-fault party skipped a stop sign, was texting while driving and so forth.
• Dog bites and attacks: Close to 5 million people in America are attacked by dogs each year. If you sustained injuries due to a dog bite, the owner of the dog will be liable for your personal injury claims.
• Trucking accidents: Trucking accidents can be a bit different than auto accidents. Personal injury accidents may have to determine whether the driver or the owner of the truck – in the case of a trucking company – is liable for your personal injury claims. Personal injury claims aren’t limited to car collision accidents – you can also claim personal injury if you were exposed to toxic spills from the vehicle.

Other instances where someone would be liable for someone else’s injury include negligent security, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and physical assault. If you were the victim of an accident – contact personal injury lawyers Farrow & Pulice for experienced and timely legal representation.

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