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Six Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases Personal Injury law is an extensive tort law field that includes injuries to the body, mind, and emotions. It contrasts property damage law that covers property damage. Following are the six most common personal injury claims pursued against individuals, businesses, and government agencies, among others. Motor Vehicle Crashes – Each year, millions of Americans are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. Those accidents involve cars, trucks, pedestrians, motorized and non-motorized bikes, and motorcycles. California requires that all motorists carry liability coverage that meets or exceeds the minimum limits, 15,000/30,000/5,000, required by law. If injured by someone else, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your injuries and property damage. If injured in a motor vehicle accident, you can call a Los Angeles personal injury attorney for assistance. Wrongful Death – This is a claim against someone whose negligence caused someone’s death. A wrongful death claim can be filed by the surviving member’s family, including spouse, children, domestic partner, grandparents, siblings, or stepchildren, among others. Wrongful death lawsuits may be brought against more than one person, such as drivers, food establishments that serve alcohol, government agencies, or construction companies. Premises Liability – It’s a legal concept where a landowner, person, or business property owner, is responsible for the harm or injury to others caused by their negligence. Common premises liability claims include slip and fall accidents, restaurant and other building fires, toxic fumes or gas, amusement park injuries, dog-bite injuries, among others. Medical Malpractice – Medical professionals can be sued for malpractice when they negligently cause serious injury to patients. The injuries may be due to misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, pharmaceutical or surgical errors, etc. Medical malpractice lawsuits compensate people for the medical mistakes made by hospitals, doctors, and other medical personnel.
Products Liability – Law mandates that all products must be safe to use as they are intended. When a person is injured while using a defective product, they are entitled to seek damages for their injuries. Product liability law makes manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and others liable for the injuries caused by their products. Common product defects include design, manufacturing, or incorrect or missing labels. Harmful product examples include foods, medications, children’s toys, medical supplies, toxic chemicals, materials, etc. If you think your injuries were caused by a defective product, contact an LA personal injury lawyer for help. Workplace Accidents – Under most circumstances, workplace injuries are handled under the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees. Some exceptions allow employees to sue their employers for workplace injuries, but they are too complex to mention here. If you have a workplace injury, contact top personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles for advice and guidance. Suppose you or a loved one were injured due to someone else’s carelessness or negligence. You may be able to eligible for compensation. Call M&Y Personal Injuries Lawyers at (323) 746-4921 for a free consultation.