NEW INJURY CLAIM

Types of Personal Injury Law Cases:

Intentional Torts:

These are intentional acts that cause harm to another person, such as:

• • Assault

  • Battery

  • False imprisonment

  • Intentional infliction of emotional distress

Negligence: 

This is the failure to exercise reasonable care, which results in harm to another person, such as:

• • Car accidents

  • Slip and fall accidents

  • Medical malpractice

  • Product liability

Strict Liability:

This is liability that is imposed even if the defendant was not negligent, such as:

• • Dog bites

  • Product defects

  • Hazardous waste spills

Examples of Personal Injury Law Cases:

Intentional Torts:

• • A person who is assaulted by another person may file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for their injuries.

  • A person who is falsely imprisoned may file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for their emotional distress and lost wages.

Negligence:

• • A person who is injured in a car accident caused by another driver's negligence may file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

  • A person who is injured in a slip and fall accident at a store may file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for their medical expenses and lost wages.

Strict Liability:

• • A person who is injured by a dog bite may file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for their medical expenses and pain and suffering, even if the dog owner was not negligent.

  • A person who is injured by a defective product may file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for their medical expenses and pain and suffering, even if the manufacturer was not negligent.

Things You May Not Know About Personal Injury Law Cases:

• Contributory Negligence: In some states, if the plaintiff is found to be partially responsible for their injuries, they may be barred from recovering damages.

• Comparative Negligence: In other states, the plaintiff's damages may be reduced in proportion to their degree of fault.

• Settlement: Most personal injury cases are settled out of court before going to trial.

• Punitive Damages: In some cases, the plaintiff may be awarded punitive damages to punish the defendant for their conduct.