Top 5 Types of Personal Injuries
Posted August 15th, 2021 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You may have come across the term ‘personal injury’ multiple times. But what does it mean? In legal terms, a personal injury refers to any harm caused by something or someone. For most people, personal injuries only involve car accidents.
While it is the most common, it is not the only type of personal injury. There exist many different ways through which one can suffer personal injuries requiring legal assistance. Below are the top five types of personal injury.
1. Workers’ Compensation
If you have been in any form of employment before, you may have come across the term workers compensation injury. It refers to any personal injuries that occur at the workplace. Most jobs offer safety guidelines and manuals, which every employee must follow while at work.
For instance, anyone working at a factory must wear protective masks and eyewear to prevent injury to their face. Different workplaces have different rules. Construction workers must wear hard hats to protect their heads from harm in case of a fall. Different guidelines prevent accidents from happening and protect you and other employees at the workplace.
If you get injured at work, it helps to seek the legal counsel of a personal injury attorney. Having an attorney while battling a workers’ compensation case means that you have professional taking care of all the paperwork and communication involving insurance companies. They can also help you get fair compensation.
2. Car Accident
As mentioned above, auto accidents are the most common type of personal injury. They can result in different categories ranging from concussions to paralyzation and even loss of life. Unfortunately, car accidents involve a lot of expenses, especially when dealing with serious injuries.
You can benefit from the services of an attorney with experience in dealing with insurance companies. They can assume the responsibility of gathering the required paperwork and proof in communicating with medical professionals and insurance companies while you focus on your recovery.
3. Slip and Fall
Slip and fall injuries are exactly what they sound like. You could slip and fall in an unsafe place and end up with injuries even though you are not at fault. It could happen anywhere, including a local store. If you walk into a store with a wet floor with no warning or caution sign, they could be responsible for the fall.
Most slip and fall cases link to premises liability. It means that the owner of the company or property failed to guarantee safety at the accident scene.
4. Dog Bites
Owning a dog comes with a lot of responsibilities. However, it is your responsibility to use safe practices while around animals.
Your dog could potentially attack another animal or person, and you do not want to be liable for any injuries. Always keep an eye output someone else reaches down to pet them. Also, avoid leaving your dog in the company of young ones without supervision.
5. Medical Malpractice
You can file for a medical malpractice case if negligence results from a medical practitioner. Some of the most common types of medical malpractice include misdiagnosis prescription of wrong medication. Some of these areas may seem minor, but they could present hazardous long-term effects.
Always seek the services of an attorney if you experience medical malpractice. Medical facilities and insurance companies often want to be thorough with medical records, which can be difficult for you to deal with.
Other types of personal injury include:
- Burns
- Libel and slander
- Train accidents
- Truck accidents
- Wrongful death
Regardless of the personal injury case you are dealing with, a Hudson County Personal Injury Attorney can go a long way in helping you get the compensation you fairly deserve. Contact us today and watch us fight for your best interests.
