4 of the Most Common Kinds of Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases generally occur when an individual is injured as a result of another party’s negligence. Although this type of case is simple to grasp conceptually, there are many ways in which a personal injury can happen, so it is crucial to be prepared for the possibility of a personal injury in certain situations.
Fortunately, we at Rizio, Hamilton, & Kane, P.C., have some of the best Bucks County lawyers, and we have compiled some of the most common types of personal injury cases to help you gain a deeper understanding of this legal category.
- Slip & Fall and Premises Liability
It is the legal responsibility of all property owners to take care of their property and ensure that their premises are reasonably safe for people on the property. Unfortunately, there are many instances where property owners (and sometimes renters) fail to keep their premises free of hazards, and people on the property get injured. Examples of property dangers that could lead to a personal injury case include broken pavement, hazardous steps without grip tape or cautionary signs, a supermarket failing to set up a “wet floor” sign after cleaning a spill, and damaged shelves without proper warnings.
- Medical Malpractice
When you go to the doctor’s office or the hospital, there is a specific level of care that you should expect from medical professionals. However, when a doctor, nurse, or other medical staff is negligent and prescribes the wrong medication, fails to diagnose a condition correctly or fast enough, or makes an error in surgery, that treatment is not up to the standard of care. Personal injuries can occur as a result of medical negligence.
- Auto Accidents
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents tend to be leading causes of personal injuries in today’s fast-paced society. The amount of physical, emotional, and financial effects from auto accidents can be devastating (and even result in wrongful death). If you are in an auto accident due to another driver’s negligence or aggressiveness on the road, you should bring in the limited tort attorneys in Philadelphia at Rizio, Hamilton, & Kane, P.C., to represent your interests and secure compensation.
- Dog Bites
Although, most of the time, dog bites are accidental, dog owners have a legal duty to ensure that their dogs are safe around people. If the dogs have shown aggressive behavior in the past and are prone to biting, owners must keep them properly restrained to avoid biting or attacking. If dog owners are negligent and do not take the necessary precautions, and their dogs harm people, the owners are financially responsible for those personal injuries.
Personal injuries can occur in many different ways; however, they are all governed by the same general concepts and principles. When people are injured as a result of others’ negligent or intentionally harmful behavior, the victims are usually eligible for compensation for their damages.
If you have been involved in any of the personal injury situations outlined above, call Rizio, Hamilton, & Kane, P.C., today for a FREE consultation!
