What prompts a personal injury lawsuit?

Personal injuries leading to a lawsuit can arise from a variety of causes, including car accidents, premise liability (injury caused on someone’s property, such as a slip and fall), medical negligence (caused by doctors, hospitals, or other healthcare providers), injuries caused by animals (such as dog bites), injuries caused by serving alcohol to someone (called dram shop laws), and intentional injuries (such as assaults).

If you’ve suffered an injury after being in an accident that was not at all your fault, it’s always a good idea to consult a lawyer.

What am I entitled to in a personal injury case?

A question that experienced attorneys can answer is whether a person who suffers a physical injury caused by another is entitled to payment for those injuries, or “damages.” Damages can take many forms, but in personal injury lawsuits, damages generally represent the amount of money which will fairly compensate a person for all the loss caused by injury.

What are the most common types of damages?

Personal injury actions often result in three types of damages. The first includes “hard” damages, such as for lost wages, incurred medical expenses, and to recover the cost of any purchases necessitated by the injury (like crutches). These types of damages can be easily calculated if they are supported by paystubs, tax records, and medical bills, so it’s important to keep a good record.

The second type of damages is known as “general” damages. These can include the amount of pain, suffering, worrying, and mental anguish which result from the injury. If a person has a permanent injury and, as a result, can no longer engage in certain activities, then that person may be able to claim damages in the form of a loss of ability to pursue a normal course of life. These damages are not easily calculated and citizen jurors are instructed to use “calm and reasonable judgment” in determining these amounts.

Personal Injury Lawsuits Take A Long Time

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “why do personal injury lawsuits take so long?”, then today we’re going to try and answer. We’re going to share four factors that can play a part in how long your case takes.