Types of Claims that Personal Injury Lawyers Help Settle

When you’re involved in an accident, not of your fault, where you’re injured by another party, one of the first things you should do is file a personal injury law claim against the offending party. To do that, you’ll want to enlist the services of a personal injury lawyer in the hopes that they can either settle or win your case. 

While hiring a skilled trial attorney is important, most personal injury cases are settled outside of court. Therefore, it’s important to hire a personal injury lawyer who’s a skilled litigator and to know what types of claims they can help you settle successfully. There are many different types of personal injury cases that can be filed. This article will review some of the most common personal injury law cases in the court of law. 

Car or Motorcycle Accidents

Some of the most common types of personal injury cases we see are because of car or motorcycle accidents. Suppose you’re the driver of one of these vehicles and are involved in an accident that another driver caused or because of a malfunction with your vehicle. In that case, you should hire a personal injury lawyer to file a claim on your behalf. 

Pedestrian Injuries 

Just as you should file a claim if you’re involved in an auto accident, you should also file a claim if you’re a pedestrian who gets hit by a car. Pedestrian-related accidents are growing in popularity, and you must receive what you’re owed in compensation. 

Boating or Bicycle Accidents 

Essentially, anytime you’re involved in a vehicular accident on land or in the water, you should file a claim against the party at fault. You may also have to file a claim against your or your opponent’s insurance companies to hold them accountable. Most insurance companies will avoid paying for damages even when they’re morally and legally obligated to do so. 

Slip and Fall Incidents 

Incidents where you slip, fall, and sustain an injury, are reasons to file a personal injury claim. Slip and fall accidents can happen on icy sidewalks, in restaurants or shopping centers where floors are wet because of cleaning products or spilled drinks, or anywhere else where moisture is involved. No matter the cause of your slip and fall accident, you should understand that you might be able to file a claim. 

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice cases are some of the most difficult to win but also some of the most lucrative. Nearly all medical malpractice cases will get settled outside the courtroom, so it’s important to understand how and when you should file your claim. 

Injuries in the Workplace 

If you get hurt at work because of unsafe working conditions or being told to do something unsafe by your boss, you may qualify for workers’ compensation. By hiring a personal injury attorney to file a claim on your behalf, you give yourself the best chance of winning. 

Wrongful Death 

Wrongful death cases are some of the most tragic and difficult cases to endure. Therefore, it’s best to hire a personal injury attorney to file a claim on your behalf and settle the case outside of court to save yourself from emotional trauma. 

Being Attacked or Assaulted 

While you can certainly file a claim if you’re on the receiving end of a physical attack or assault, you may also want to take your case to court to ensure that your attacker receives just punishment. Either way, hiring a personal injury lawyer should be at the top of your to-do list. 

Product Malfunctions 

You should file a claim if you purchase a product that ends up malfunctioning and hurting you or causes an unknown long-term illness. A personal injury lawyer will help you settle this claim outside of court to maximize your damages and winnings. 

Roach & Bishop, Expert Personal Injury Lawyers

No matter the injury you’ve sustained or what the cause was, you should most definitely contact Roach and Bishop to hire a personal injury lawyer to file a claim on your behalf. Hiring a personal injury lawyer like Roach & Bishop gives you the best chance to settle your claim outside of court and maximize your winnings. 

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