Common Kinds of Personal Injury Cases 

 

Personal injury law, also known as tort law, lets an injured person get compensation when someone else’s negligence or intentional act causes harm. There are a variety of situations that can rise a valid personal injury claim, but it is important to remember that an injury doesn’t automatically result in legal liability. 

 

If you are unsure about if you have grounds for a personal injury case, then take a look at our list of some of the most common kinds of personal injury cases. 

 

Car Accident Cases 

By far, the most common type of personal injury case in the United States is car accidents. For the most part, when an accident happens, it is usually because someone isn’t following the rules of the road or isn’t driving as carefully as he or she should be. A careless driver can usually be held financially responsible for the injuries that stem from a car accident. There are exceptions, and it will depend on the state you live in, but for the most part, if an accident isn’t your fault, then the negligent driver can be held responsible. 

 

Slip and Fall Cases 

Another common type of claim is a slip and fall claim. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe and free of hazards. Now, this does not mean that all injuries that happen on the property will be able to be held liable. The exact nature of the landowner’s legal duty is going to vary greatly on the situation and the place in the state where the injury takes place. It is why if you have a slip and fall accident you should contact a lawyer. 

 

Medical Malpractice 

This may be shocking to people, but medical malpractice is fairly common. This happens when a doctor or other health care professional provides treatment that falls below the medical standard of care and the patient is injured as a result. It is important to keep in mind though, that just because you didn’t like the treatment or the result wasn’t what you expected, doesn’t mean malpractice occurred. 

 

Dog Bites 

In most cases, the owner of the dog is going to be held financially responsible for the bites and other injuries that are caused by the dog. The exact laws are going to vary from state to state, though. Sometimes, strict liability rules exist and the dog owner is going to be held liable for the dog bite damages, even if the dog has never shown aggression before. In other states, there is something called a “one bite” rule. This means that the owner only becomes responsible for personal injury damages once there is a reason for those owners to know their dog is aggressive or prone to biting. 

 

If you or a loved one have questions about what a Scottsdale personal injury lawyer can do, then don’t hesitate to reach out to someone like our friends at the Yearin Law Office for more information.