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Personal Injury
Personal injury is described as any harm caused to a person. For example, a broken bone, a cut, a bruise and even slander. Any type of bodily injury as a result of an attack, negligence, or accident can also be categorized as personal injury, and you have the right to file a lawsuit to recover damages from the responsible party for your injuries.
How a Personal Injury Case Works
A personal injury claim must be brought within a specific amount of time after the accident. Otherwise, they become 'statute barred' and will not succeed. This length of time varies with each state but is usually around 3 years.
It is very important that you see an experienced personal injury attorney soon after your accident in order to determine if you have a case and to file the suit before the statute of limitations expires.
Personal injury attorneys also handle Workers Compensation claims. The purpose of workers' compensation, is to provide assistance when an employee is harmed (including a worsened preexisting condition) on the job. This means that anyone personally injured while working or through work-related matters. If payments from workers comp run out and you still need financial help contact our Personal injury Attorneys for options and a case review.
Personal injuries can also be any injury resulting from libel, slander, malicious prosecution, or false arrest, any bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death sustained by any person and caused by an occurrence for which the state, or anyone else may be held liable.
Example of these include:
- Medical Malpractice
- Defective Consumer Products
- Car Accidents
- Animal Bites or Attacks
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Workplace Injuries
- Boating Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
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