PERSONAL INJURY

Some of the most common types of personal injury claims include car accidents, slip and falls, product liability, premise liability, dog bites, and wrongful death.

Car accidents:
Car accidents are among the most common personal injury claims. They involve collisions between vehicles, and liability is often determined by negligence, such as distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence.

Slip and fall:
Slip and fall claims arise when a person is injured due to a slip, trip, or fall on someone else’s property. These cases often involve hazardous conditions like wet floors, poor lighting, or uneven surfaces.

Product liability:
These claims involve injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. Liability can fall on any party in the product’s chain of distribution, from the manufacturer to the retailer.

Premise liability:
These cases involve injuries that occur on someone’s property due to unsafe conditions, such as inadequate maintenance, poor lighting, or security lapses. Property owners or occupiers may be held liable for accidents and injuries that occur on their premises, especially if they failed to warn about or rectify hazardous conditions.

Dog bites:
Dog bite claims arise when someone is injured by a dog bite or attack. The liability often depends on the specific dog bite laws in the jurisdiction, which may include strict liability for the dog owner.

Wrongful death:
Wrongful death claims are pursued when an individual’s death is caused by the negligence or misconduct of another person or entity. These claims seek compensation for the survivors’ loss, such as lost wages of the deceased, lost companionship, and funeral expenses.