Personal injuries can occur to anyone at any time. However, when they do, it is essential to identify them early, so you can take prompt action and get the best results.
Here are some common examples of personal injuries that you should look out for.
1. Car accidents
Millions of people suffer injuries or deaths in car accidents every year. Crashes can involve cars, 18-wheelers, motorcycles, pedestrians and bicyclists. Whether you are a driver, passenger or pedestrian, you may be eligible for financial compensation if someone injured you in a crash. Just be sure to act fast to protect your rights. Failing to do so could result in you receiving less compensation.
2. Medical malpractice
When doctors, nurses or hospitals are negligent, they can injure you. Medical malpractice can take the form of misdiagnosis, improper treatment, surgical errors, mistakes, pharmacy errors, birth errors or failure to diagnose severe conditions.
3. Premises liability
You can experience premises liability injuries when encountering dangerous or defective conditions on someone else’s property. They can occur anywhere from a major grocery store to your neighbor’s swimming pool. It can include any number of injuries, from falling down a staircase because of a loose board or getting bit by an unleashed dog.
For success in these cases, you must document the dangerous or defective conditions immediately after injury. That is the best way to protect your rights. Otherwise, the property owner could correct the issue before your lawsuit.
In all of these cases, you need to go to the doctor and get documentation of your injuries. That ensures you are adequately compensated for your losses.
