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What are examples of personal injury cases and accidents?

Personal injury cases (also know as a tort lawsuit) come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Auto accidents, medical malpractice and premises liability (slip/fall) are a few examples of the most common types of personal injury cases, but there are many more. In fact, torts are among the most common legal actions in the United States.

While no two cases are exactly alike, these civil claims all fall under personal injury law and allow for the injured victim (the “plaintiff”) to seek compensation from another person or party (the “defendant”) for harm caused by negligence or an intentional act. Below we provide in-depth information about some of the most frequent kinds of personal injury cases, claims and accidents.

Visit our Personal Injury Basics page to learn more about the basics of personal injury law, including negligence, finding a lawyer and the statute of limitations.

Personal injury case types

Which type of personal injury claim or accident do you want to learn more about? Get real answers to tough questions about the legal obstacles you must overcome to pursue financial recovery.

What does an injury lawyer do?

A personal injury lawyer helps individuals who have sustained injuries in accidents to recover financial compensation. These funds are often needed to pay for medical treatment, make up for lost wages and provide compensation for injuries suffered. Sometimes a case that seems simple at first may become more complicated. In these cases, consider hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer. Read more