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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), someone is involved in a car accident every ten seconds in the United States. This high frequency of car accidents makes motor vehicle accidents the most common type of personal injury case. In most states, motor vehicle accidents are covered by negligence law, although some states have laws (known as “no-fault” laws) that state that certain benefits are available regardless of who caused the collision. Generally however, motor vehicle drivers are required to exercise that degree of care, skill and judgment that would normally be exercised by a reasonably prudent person in the operation of a motor vehicle. Negligence is failing to use reasonable care.
Trucking Accidents
Every day on our roads and highways, semi-truck accidents claim lives and cause irreparable injuries. All too often, semi-truck accidents are the result of carelessness or recklessness on the part of the truck driver, such as speeding, distractions, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Trucking companies may routinely overload their vehicles and/or fail to maintain them properly. Over recent years the government has passed legislation in an attempt to cut back on truck accidents. The government has enforced different laws to ensure safer trucking and minimize the risk of accidents. The trucking companies have also increased safety procedures as well as provided increased training and awareness for their trucking staff.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death occurs when companies or individuals are negligent or either of these are found to have misconduct in their duties to others. These include car accidents, medical malpractice, occupational accidents and others. Statutes are in place for every state to establish procedures for bringing actions against the responsible party or parties; in this case, it is called a Wrongful Death Statute. These statutes list the proper litigants allowed to file suit in a wrongful death, including survivors such as spouses, children, parents and siblings among others. Wrongful death attorneys experienced in these lawsuits are able to walk clients through the essential details of your case to bring optimum results.
Product Liability
Thousands of people are injured every year by dangerous or defective products. The laws governing responsibility for product defects are different from ordinary liability law. These rules can make it easier to recover damages for injury. Product liability means that a manufacturer or retailer can be held liable for producing or selling a defective product. Responsibility for a product defect lies with all sellers or distributors of a product, including the manufacturer and component manufacturers, wholesalers, and retail stores. Some state laws provide that wholesalers and retailers cannot be held liable unless the product was manufactured to specifications provided by the seller, or unless the seller modified the product.
Personal Injury
There are various ways that Personal Injury may result. Personal Injury may be caused by defective or dangerous consumer goods, motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls or even animal attacks. Personal Injury attorneys are experienced with recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of your case. They know before you pursue legal action if you have a potential case and what would be needed to make it stronger. Personal Injury attorneys work the experts in various areas that assist with intelligently investigating the technical and medical aspects of your case as well as investigators to complete all the details. Competent Personal Injury attorneys make certain all investigations in your case are completed to ensure everything is done precisely and correctly.
Catastrophic Injury
If a catastrophic injury is caused by negligent behavior on the part of another person or manufacturer, a personal injury claim can be made. Given the huge financial impact of a catastrophic injury, damages from a personal injury claim can be a vital part of recovery. Often, catastrophic injuries have a long-term impact that may not be immediately apparent. For example, burn victims must often undergo years of reconstructive surgery. Children who suffer catastrophic injuries will require special attention as they mature. Since many individuals who suffer a catastrophic injury also suffer a loss of earning capacity, the need to protect the injured person's legal rights and determine the financial value of a personal injury claim is vital.