Tort Law, also known as personal injury law, allows an
emotionally or physically injured victim to get compensation when anyone else’s
intentional or unintentional negligence causes harm to them.
There are numerous situations that can fulfill the criteria
of a personal injury case. Let us take a look at common types of personal
injury cases, and analyze what to expect from them.
Car Accident Cases
Car accidents are the most common personal injury cases.
Usually, these occur when someone does not follow the rules carefully, or drives
without caution. The careless driver is normally held responsible for the harm
arising from a car accident, and they are liable to compensate the plaintiff
financially or otherwise.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases arise when a medical practitioner
or a hospital fails to provide the plaintiff with competent and reliable care.
As a result, severe injury and even death may occur. Medical malpractice falls
under the most complex cases for personal injury claims.
Slip and Fall Cases
Property owners and landlords are legally bound to keep
their property free of hazards, for other people, so that they remain safe
while they are within the owner’s premises. If a person slips and falls due to
the negligence of the property owner, then this can be classified as a personal
injury case and a lawsuit can be filed by the injured person.
Defamation: Libel and Slander
Libel and slander refer to written and oral defamation of
character where a person suffers emotional injury as a result of defamed reputation
due to untrue statement/s. It is important to mention here that an average
person has to prove that they actually suffered financial loss due to libel and
slander, while celebrities only need to prove ‘actual malice’ in defamation
cases.
Dog Bites
Usually, dog owners are responsible for dog bites and
various other injuries caused by their dog. In some states, the owner has to
compensate the plaintiff even if the dog has never shown any signs of
aggressiveness in the past, while in other states, the owner is held
responsible if the dog under question has a history of aggressiveness.
Assault, Battery and Other Intentional Torts
Intentional Torts do not come under the definition of
accidental injuries, which are caused by carelessness and negligence.
Generally, these cases include an added charge of a criminal case against the
perpetrator. For example, if a person intentionally attacks another person with
an aim to injure them, then they will be facing a criminal charge in addition
to a personal injury lawsuit.
If you believe that you are a victim of a personal injury,
contact the experienced lawyers at Barry M. Ward Co.,
LPA to guide you through the legal procedures, so that your injuries are
duly compensated.
