If you have been injured before and been through the personal injury lawsuit process, you might be familiar with all of the “sub-categories” that get lumped into personal injury.
If you are unfamiliar with personal injury lawsuits, then you will learn the types of personal injury cases that are most common.
Car Accidents
According to a study done in 2019, the average American spends 18 days a year in their car (pre-pandemic of course). Spending this much time in a car, on crowded roads, and all the potential distractions, it becomes easy to see why car accidents are one of the most popular personal injury cases.
Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks are like wrecking balls on wheels speeding down the highway. Maybe I am exaggerating a little bit, but picture that?
With nearly 2 million semi-trucks on the road, weighing close to 80,000 pounds, and 53 feet long, this leaves a lot of chances to be involved in wrecks. Whether it is not being able to stop in time, wide turns where they can’t see you, or driver fatigue; it is best to keep your distance from these trucks on the road. And if you are to end up in a collision, rest in the fact that the driver’s insurance policy is obligated to compensating you for your injuries to the fullest extent.
Medical Malpractice
This one is shocking. Medical malpractice is the 3rd leading cause of death a year! When we go to the doctor, we expect to get treatment to help us feel better and recover. There are around 250,000 medical malpractice cases a year.
Slip and Fall Accidents
A slip and fall accident is exactly what it sounds like, you slip, fall, and get hurt. When your slip was caused by the negligence of another or a business, and you get hurt; first, seek medical attention. Then it might be worth speaking to an attorney.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is unfortunately too common and the result of misconduct or negligence from another party. Looking at the prior cases on this list, they could all potentially fall into wrongful death, if the injury had the worst outcome. If you were to have a family be the victim of wrongful death, then it would be best to speak to an attorney immediately.
Conclusion
These are the most common types of personal injury cases, and hopefully, you never have to experience them. If you do, contact a lawyer in your area. The majority of personal injury lawyers offer free consultation and don’t require payment to take your case. They work off a commission if they win.