Types of Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury is a term used for any lawsuit in which one party is harmed by the negligence or actions of another party or parties. A personal injury attorney may handle a wide variety of claims that fall into this category, or he or she may specialize in one or more areas of personal injury law.

Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases can stem from many different situations. Common types of personal injury cases include:

• Transportation Accidents: This may involve autos, trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, or any other mode of transport. Sometimes, injuries to pedestrians are also tried by car accident lawyers.
   
• Premises Liability: Commonly referred to as slip and fall law, premises liability lawyers protect the rights of victims who suffer preventable harm on another person's property.
   
• Product Liability: When a person is harmed by reasonably using any product, the makers, marketers, and distributors of said product may be held liable for injuries.  
   
• Medical Malpractice: Medical malpractice encompasses such claims as doctor error, surgical mistakes, prescription error, dangerous drugs, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, and more.  
   
• Workplace Injuries: Employers have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their workers. When they are found to be negligent in this capacity, injured workers may file suit for damages.  
   
• Wrongful Death: Any time a person's death can be attributed to another party's actions, failure to act, or negligence, a wrongful death case may arise.
   

Contact an Attorney

The above are examples of the most common types of personal injury claims, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. Any time a person's actions or inactions lead to the harm of an individual, a personal injury case may be present. If you suspect you may have a personal injury claim, it is best to present all the facts to an experienced personal injury lawyer who can determine whether you have a valid case. If so, he or she can help you recover just compensation from the party or parties at fault.