If you’re reading this, chances are that something unfortunate has happened in your life or the life of a loved one. Trust us, it’s not always easy to hear, but things will get better. Whatever the circumstance, please remember that you have rights. And those rights begin with the integrity of body and mind. If someone has caused you physical or psychological harm, don’t play the victim. Educate yourself. Take Control. This list is by no means exhaustive but it is intended to be a field manual to someone who feels they might have a personal injury case.
Assault and/or Battery: Assault is when someone threatens you with violence. This could mean waving their arms, verbal assault, or using a knife, gun or other weapon to intimidate you. Battery is the act of physical violence itself. Note, that these cases are always prosecuted by the district attorney as they involve criminal charges. But what many people don’t know is that you also have the option to bring civil charges through a personal injury attorney. This can help recoup losses such as medical bills, time off of work, and psychological damage.
Defective Product Injury: A defective product injury occurs when a victim can demonstrate he or she has suffered as a result of an inherent defect in a product they purchased. This kind of case can be brought against the manufacturer of the product, or some other member of the supply chain, such as the retailer or the assembling manufacturer. You might have a defective product injury case if: the product had a design flaw (it was inherently and unreasonably dangerous to use.); the product had a manufacturing flaw (something happened during assembly or transportation that made it dangerous to use.); the product was not marketed properly (you were not warned of the risks.)
Animal Injury: America loves animals, and most of us are responsible pet-owners. Sadly, millions of people are bitten by dogs each year, though very few go on to press charges. The law is clear here: It is not the dog’s fault if it bit you– It’s the owner’s. They have made the decision to take care of an animal and must provide the proper training and protection for those around them. Most animal injury victims are children who were targeted by aggressive animals due to their size and inattentiveness. Don’t ignore the physical and psychological impact of an animal attack. If you or your child were bitten, seek medical and legal counsel as soon as you can.
Industrial Injury: Industrial injury can cover almost any type of workplace accident that occurred at an industrial site. The key to winning these cases is to demonstrate that the accident could have been avoided had your employer been more cautious, which is almost always the case. In addition to getting worker’s compensation, you are entitled to sue for industrial injuries in civil court.
Medical Negligence Injury: One of the reasons that health insurance is such a topic in the US is because of medical negligence injury. These have become so common in the last few years that doctors are forced to take out Rolls Royce insurance policies– And they pass the cost off to the consumer. Ironically, these policies have not made us any safer. On the contrary, doctors know the insurance provider will pay the victims so they have become even more likely to slip up. A scary thought. Medical negligence is very serious: It can range from misdiagnosing a patient, and thus delaying their proper care, to prescribing a harmful medication.
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