Six Types Of Injuries That Generally Classify As Personal Injuries

29 January 2018 by Jonathan Phillips

There are many situations, especially involving injures where the injured person is completely unsure whether or not the situation could call for legal action. That's why it's important to know what some of the generally classified injuries are that could lead to the need for a personal injury claim.

1. Automobile Accident: If you are injured in an automobile accident and the person who has hit you is at fault, but is not paying you compensation, you should hire a personal injury lawyer to prove injuries so the insurance company will pay you. Of course, there are some automobile accidents in which fault is a bit hazy. However, even if you are partially at fault, you could still be eligible for compensation for your injures. If you were the only car involved, there could be outside forces responsible, such as improperly labeled construction zones, pedestrians not following safety laws, and more. 
2. Slip and Fall: If you are injured because of a slip and fall on anyone's property, you could be eligible for compensation. After all, the property owner is responsible for the safety of their property. Of course, these situations can become hazy as well, especially if it happened on public property. There might be someone responsible in this case, so you will have to speak with a lawyer. It also becomes hazy if the incident happened on someone's private property on which you weren't invited. 
3. Work Injury: If you were injured at work, then you definitely have a right to sue for compensation. Of course, this also becomes hazy, especially if you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol or if its unsure that you were even supposed to be at work or engaging in the activity that resulted in the injury. 
4. Animal Injury: This would only pertain to owned animals, so, of course, if you were injured by a wild animal, there wouldn't be any one to press charges against. However, when it comes to owned pets that have bitten you, especially if they were not on a leash or the owner did not warn of their potential to bite, then you could have a case on your hands. 
5. Medical Malpractice: Medical malpractice is definitely a problem that occurs much too often. In fact, up to 98,000 Americans die each year from medical malpractice. If you believe your injury to stem from here, you definitely have a case on your hands. 
6. Improperly Manufactured Products: Finally, you could have sustained an injury from an improperly manufactured product. Of course, the manufacturer will have strong lawyers on their side, so it's important to find your own to provide solid proof that it was the product and not an injury that stemmed from your own fault. 

All of these situations require the help of a personal injury lawyer. Expert witnesses are the best way to win cases such as these and your lawyer will know who to reference. Since each of these situations can be hazy, it's even more vital that you have a personal injury lawyer to provide all facts and evidence to get you compensation.

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