A friend once fell off the stairs in a grocery store. Everything happened in a split second that she couldn’t give a vivid description of how it all went down. She sustained a hip injury from the fall but sadly, we couldn’t establish a convincing case to hold the premise owners liable.
This is just one out of a million out there who may be suffering from the carelessness or negligence of others and are not aware that they deserve certain compensations to cushion the accrued expenses. This article provides a list of injuries that can attract a personal injury lawsuit; and will also help the party involved to know where they stand.
When there’s a slip or a fall
This type of accident always comes with lots of grey lines. However, one can safely file a personal injury lawsuit under premises liability claim if there’s clear evidence that the fall was the fault of the property owner or a tenant in possession of the property.
In events of a car accident
We see this all the time in the traffic. It could be a collision between vehicles, vehicles, and animals, pedestrians, buildings, trees, poles, etc. The injuries incurred by these collisions are mostly fatal – damages, disabilities, or even loss of life. And more often than not, it always stems from someone’s careless driving or faulting traffic laws. In these instances, the defendant or their insurance company is held liable.
When one suffers due to medical negligence
You can file for a medical negligence claim when you suffer undue pain, sustain an injury, or lose a loved one when a health care provider deviated from the standards of their professional practice. These particular lawsuits are never one-way traffic; you may need an experienced lawyer and good evidence.
Intentional torts
This covers assaults and battery. Unlike most personal injury cases where there could be uncertainty as to who is a fault, this represents all cases of a deliberate attack on a person. And often comes with a two-fold charge where the assailant will pay compensation to the victim and also face criminal charges
Character assassination
This category addresses all injuries, pain, or loss an individual or a group may suffer due to slander or false public statements about them. However, the requirements may differ depending on who the plaintiff is. With celebrities and public figures, there may be a need to prove actual malice as opposed to average persons.
Toxic torts
Unaware to many, personal injury claim can be pursued when an individual or a company releases airborne or water contaminant that results in the death, disability, injuries, or illness of persons in a community.
Getting justice is always a lot easier when you’re sure you are in the right courtroom and have all your evidence ready for the attack. Therefore start by doing your homework before contacting an attorney.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
