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Personal injury is an area of law designed to protect those harmed by the negligence, recklessness, malpractice, or inaction of others. Also called tort law , personal injury law encompasses a full range of legal claims, from wrongful death, auto accidents, and medical malpractice to dog bites , product liability, and work related accidents. Each victim can file a personal injury claim for physical injury, emotional injury, and, occasionally, for property damages. Further, in some cases - such as those involving medical malpractice or wrongful death - the family of the injured or deceased can file suit on behalf of its loved one.
Those who file personal injury claims may be eligible to receive damages, namely financial compensation for their loss of income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent disability, and other resulting injuries. If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, you are encouraged to obtain legal advice from personal injury attorneys in your area.
Negligence
If you file your personal injury case as a tort of negligence , you accuse the defendant of causing your injury by failing to prevent it. For example, if a grocery store owner does not properly label a wet floor and you subsequently fall and injure your back, the storeowner may be deemed negligent for failing to properly follow safety regulations. Personal injury attorneys are equipped to handle such claims.
Strict Liability
Strict liability generally applies to product liability law, a division of personal injury. Under strict liability, manufacturers who market defective products that, when used correctly, cause injury, can be prosecuted. For example, if you use a hair dryer as directed and are nonetheless electrocuted, the manufacturer may be found liable, even if he didn't know the defect existed. Strict liability applies whether or not negligence or malice is involved. Personal injury lawyers are equipped to handle such claims.
Intentional Wrong
In some instances, you may claim intentional wrong and pursue a civil personal injury lawsuit in addition to filing criminal charges. Victims of domestic battery or sexual abuse, for example, may file both civil and criminal lawsuits. To find out if your case is eligible, find and ask an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
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