Types of Personal Injury Cases

 

Although it is not all-inclusive, the following list offers examples of the types of cases that may be considered personal injury claims.

• Slip and fall injury - when someone injures themselves while on another person's property, the owner of the property can be held liable for their injuries - also known as premises liability.

• Nursing home abuse - also known as nursing home neglect, nursing home abuse occurs when a resident of a nursing home is subject to physical abuse, mental abuse, or abandonment.

• Car accident - auto accidents, as well as truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and tractor trailer accidents can result in serious personal injury to those involved in the collision.

• Defective product injury - defective products, including drug and medical devices can cause serious personal injury to patients.

• Exposure to toxic material - toxic materials used in the workplace, or those that leach into the environment through groundwater contamination and other methods, are often the cause of personal injury claims.

• Medical malpractice - medical negligence, hospital malpractice, and doctor mistakes are often the subject of personal injury claims.

• Wrongful death - when someone is killed as a result of another's negligent actions, the family of the deceased often has grounds for a wrongful death claim.

• Drug injury - defective drugs and those with serious side effects that are the subject of a drug recall can cause serious personal injuries.

• Job injury - construction accidents, industrial accidents, and other on-the-job accidents often result in personal injuries.

• Dog bite - owners of dogs that injure another person can often be held liable for any personal injury the victim may sustain.

 

If you have been injured or loved one has suffered a personal injury in Missouri, I am sure you have numerous unanswered questions. Call me or email me to discuss your questions and concerns.