Personal injury is an area of law that refers to a physical injury or death caused by another person’s or company’s negligence. A range of circumstances can result in someone’s injury or death. Whether you’re at a public swimming pool, undergoing surgery, riding in another person’s car, or at your job, you could get hurt for various reasons.
The most common causes of accidents are below.
Car crashes can involve drivers, passengers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. Traffic accidents commonly occur because of driver error, such as:
Accidents involving commercial trucks and buses often happen if the driver doesn’t pay attention or makes an error at the wheel. The most common causes include:
Rideshare services are convenient alternatives to taxis. Although it seems like a safe mode of transportation, a rideshare driver’s careless actions can lead to an accident. Common causes include:
A person can die due to someone else’s negligent conduct in various scenarios, including:
Some on-the-job accidents are unavoidable. Even if an employee takes the necessary safety precautions, an injury could occur. The most common reasons for workplace accidents include:
People depend on medications to manage symptoms and cure ailments. Unfortunately, manufacturer error could result in dangerous drugs ending up on the market. The most common causes of defects include:
Consumer products can contain defects when an error occurs during production. These defects make the product inherently dangerous for someone to use. Common causes of defects include:
Anyone can sustain an injury while visiting someone else’s property. Property owners are supposed to keep interior and exterior areas in good condition. Accidents can result from hazards, such as:
Although people trust their doctors to provide quality medical care, errors can result in a patient’s injuries and even death. Medical malpractice commonly occurs because of factors such as:
The injuries commonly sustained in accidents can range from minor to debilitating. Some cause minimal physical limitations and heal entirely with medical care. Other injuries lead to permanent damage, requiring ongoing treatment to manage pain and other symptoms.
The most common injuries involved in personal injury cases include:
JJ Legal understands the struggles you face after an accident. You shouldn’t have to take on the responsibility for a personal injury case when you’re dealing with an injury. With one of our personal injury lawyers by your side, you can rest assured you will be in dependable and capable hands.
