Type of Case or Accident
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.
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.
Car accidents
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Defective products liability
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- Zoloft lawsuits
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- Nexium side effects & lawsuits
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Pharmaceutical liability
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- Risperdal lawsuits
- Zoloft lawsuits
- Actos lawsuits
- Nexium side effects & lawsuits
- Abilify lawsuits
- Actemra lawsuits: Failure to warn of dangerous side effects
- Ambien side effects & lawsuits: Know the risks
- Essure lawsuits: Some women STILL suffer its effects
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- Accutane lawsuits: What’s happening now?
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
