Common Types of Personal Injury Cases and How to Handle Them

Personal injury is an umbrella term for a variety of cases, and while each type of case has similarities, there are distinct differences in the way each one should be handled. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or misconduct, a personal injury claim can help you get the compensation you need for physical, emotional, and financial recovery. However, the details and classification of the accident will dictate how best to approach your case.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

There are millions of car accidents in the United States each year, and they are one of the leading causes of death for people under age 45. Motor vehicle accidents can include:

• Trucks and commercial vehicles
• Passenger cars
• Motorcycles
• Pedestrians
• Bicycles

Establishing liability for the accident is a pivotal element of any personal injury case, and recovering compensation after a car accident relies on building a solid case against the at-fault party. Your car accident lawyer will review police reports, watch video footage, interview witnesses, gather medical records, and reconstruct the scene in an effort to establish fault and get you the compensation you need.

Medical Malpractice

Doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers and entities have a duty of care to their patients. When they fail to provide the appropriate level of care, they could be guilty of medical malpractice. You may be the victim of medical malpractice if you have experienced any of the following:

• Surgical mistakes
• Failure to diagnose
• Misdiagnosis
• Failure to order necessary tests
• Providing incorrect medication dosage

Finding a qualified and effective expert witness is a key element in medical malpractice cases. Medical terminology and concepts are unfamiliar to most judges and juries, so hiring an expert witness who can clearly explain the details of your case is crucial.

Product Liability

Product liability cases include a vast range of claims and lawsuits involving injury caused by a consumer product. If you were injured by a product and believe that a defect may be to blame, a personal injury lawyer can help you with your product liability claim.

One of the following defects must be to blame for your injury:

• Manufacturing defect
• Design defect
• Improper consumer warnings

Whether you were injured by a dangerous prescription drug, faulty car part, or defective tool, the success of your product liability case relies on identifying the appropriate at-fault party. Because there are so many companies and people are involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of a product, it is often difficult to determine who is responsible for a defect.

Dedicated Personal Injury Representation

The CP Law Group tirelessly advocates for our clients’ best interests. We have helped clients in Illinois and Georgia obtain the compensation they need to focus on their recovery. Contact us at 844-5-IM-HURT (that’s 844-546-4878) or online at WWW.TheCPLawGroup.com to schedule a free consultation.