Millions of people are injured in preventable accidents every year in the U.S. Often, preventable accidents are the result of negligence.
When negligence plays a part in accidents, the injured party may be able to seek compensation. This can help with medical costs, property damage, lost wages and loss of enjoyment in life. Following are three of the more common types of personal injury claims.
Motor vehicle accidents
Every year, several million people are injured in traffic collisions. While many of these crashes are unavoidable, this isn’t always the case. Often, negligent driving behaviors like speeding, intoxication and road rage contribute to injuries. Car accident cases are one of the most common forms of personal injury claim.
Premises liability
Any building that is publicly accessible should be safe for visitors. This includes malls, grocery stores, libraries and even personal residences. For example, if a visitor slips and falls in a grocery store, then the grocery store could be held liable if no measures were taken to prevent the accident.
In terms of homes, there are cases where the homeowner may be responsible for injuries someone suffers on their property. For example, if the homeowner has an “out of control” dog that bites someone when they lawfully enter, then the injured party may file a personal injury lawsuit. These cases can be complex, and the chances of success will depend on the unique circumstances of the case.
Product liability
Manufacturers and sellers of products must take steps to ensure that they are safe. Should a company fail to do this, they may face a product liability claim. For example, if a child’s toy is sold without safety warnings and a child swallows a small component, the manufacturer, seller, or both could be held liable via a product liability claim.
If you have suffered an injury that you feel was preventable and caused by negligence, then it’s worth seeking legal guidance to find out about your options for seeking justice and compensation.
