Suffering an injury can lead to physical pain, emotional distress, mounting medical bills, and lost income. While some accidents may be unavoidable, often another party is responsible for someone’s injuries due to their negligent or reckless behavior. An experienced personal injury lawyer can provide invaluable help pursuing compensation when someone else causes you harm. Determining if you need to consult a personal injury lawyer depends on the specific circumstances of your incident.
When You’ve Been in a Car Accident
Around 2.6 million people visited the emergency room in 2022 because of a car accident each year. If you’ve been in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, contacting a personal injury lawyer can help you seek compensation for medical bills and more. An attorney can deal with insurance companies on your behalf and make sure you receive the full settlement you deserve.
If You Were Injured at Work
5,283 people died in the workplace in 2023. If you were injured on the job due to unsafe working conditions, defective equipment, or your employer’s negligence, you may have a workers’ compensation and/or personal injury claim. An attorney can help you navigate the workers’ comp system, deal with your employer, and hold third parties accountable if necessary.
When You’ve Been Bitten by a Dog
There are 4.5 million dog bites every year. Dog bite injuries, even seemingly small ones, can result in infection, nerve damage, disfigurement, and emotional trauma. A dog bite lawyer can help determine if the animal’s owner is liable for your damages and negotiate with their homeowner’s insurance. Strict liability laws often apply in these cases.
If You Were Injured on Someone Else’s Property
Property owners have a responsibility to maintain safe premises. If you slipped on a wet floor or icy sidewalk, fell due to poor lighting or stairs without rails, or were injured by any other hazardous conditions that the owner was aware of or should have been aware of, you may have a premises liability claim.
When You’ve Been a Victim of Medical Malpractice
Medical mistakes cause serious harm to tens of thousands of patients each year, with around 20k lawsuits each year. Surgical errors, misdiagnosis due to delayed testing, anesthesia errors, and inappropriate medications are common reasons for medical malpractice suits. These cases require extensive litigation experience to succeed.
If You Were Injured Due to a Defective Product
Defective products cause around 31 million injuries annually. When a flawed consumer product injures someone through no fault of their own, the manufacturer or retailer can be held legally responsible. Defective drug side effects, vehicle malfunctions, children’s toys containing lead paint, and other products that do not perform as safely as they should all potentially give rise to product liability claims.
If You Were Injured by a Rideshare Driver
Rideshare companies promise safe rides, but accidents still happen. If you were injured while riding with Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare app, the driver may be responsible for your injuries and other damages. An attorney can help determine liability and seek compensation.
If You’ve Slipped and Fallen
8 million people are injured every year due to slippery floors, uneven surfaces, loose rugs, poor lighting, missing handrails, and other dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. These preventable accidents can result in broken bones, head injuries, back injuries, and additional harm. A personal injury attorney can help you recover damages.
Consult a personal injury lawyer for advice if any of these things have happened to you.