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Common kinds of Personal Injury cases
There are many types of personal injury cases including vehicle accidents, work accidents, and product defect accidents. All personal injury claims involve four key elements. First is the party had a duty to act reasonably according to the circumstances. Second, the party breached its duty. Third, the party’s breach of duty caused you to be harmed. Lastly, you suffered monetary damages due to the harm you suffered when the party breached its duty of care.The most common personal injury cases are vehicle accidents. Motorists are to conduct safe driving practices. Most auto accidents are due to unsafe driving, someone driving carelessly or simply not following the rules. If the driver is found at fault they may be held accountable financially for any damages and injuries that resulted from the accident. Another common personal injury case is work-related injuries, mainly slip and falls. Slip and falls at the workplace are caused by fluid spills, objects obstructing the way and floor damage. Employers are to prevent these types of injuries however they do happen if the employer is negligent to follow the rules set in place to keep the workplace a safe environment. If this is the case they are to be responsible for injuries caused by their negligence. Dog bites are another personal injury case that happens frequently. In California where they are a “strict liability” state, meaning it does not matter who is at fault, the owner is liable for damages done by a pet. As long as the person involved was in a public place or lawfully in a private place. For this, they can file suit for pain and suffering, medical expenses and property damage if needed.Most personal injury cases are caused by accidents however Assault and battery cases are mainly caused by intent to harm another. Assault is the action or threat of trying to harm another. Battery is the actual act of harming someone. Also, defamation in the form of libel and slander is an intentional personal injury case. This is when someone’s reputation is “injured” due to false statements made. Every personal injury case regardless of intent, negligence or strict liability has two basic components, liability and damages. Let a lawyer help get the compensation owed for any injury or damage caused by another’s carelessness or negligence.
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