3 Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases?
Based on reports documented by the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 29 million people enter the emergency room every year due to injuries caused by others whether intentionally or unintentionally. At the Gonzalez Torres Law Firm, we understand that a case in which you get hurt due to someone else’s negligence is reason enough to be compensated. In addition, should you need to take time off to heal,rest and recover from your injuries you have the right to do so without receiving any pressure from your boss to return to work.
As we stated in previous blogs there are many types of personal injury cases and each one is different from the other. In this blog you will learn about the 3 most common personal injury cases we deal with on a daily basis. We will also shed light on what happens when a non-citizen suffers an injury at work. Can they be compensated? Read more to find out.
1. Auto accidents
Every year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports millions of motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. thereby making personal injury claims from auto accidents the most common type of personal injury cases. In general, these types of cases involve people driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, speeding, or reckless driving, causing harm or even death to others.
An experienced attorney will advise that it is important that victims of these accidents ensure they contact the police, provide insurance information details and obtain an accident report. Taking this course of action can be instrumental as it relates to a client’s case because after the accident is over it is easy for wrongful parties to misconstrue what happened and they can deny they are at fault thereby leaving the victim in a difficult situation. We at the Gonzalez Torres Law Firm will help you go through all the evidence and leverage relationships to get you the best outcome.
2. Slip and fall
Almost as common as car accidents are the accidents involving people falling on the premises of others because of someone else’s negligence, suffering injuries as a result. These kinds of personal injury cases many times affect older people. According to the Centers For Disease Control, 3 million people over the age of 65 enter the emergency department for slip and fall related injuries every year.
If you are a victim of a slip and fall you may be entitled to compensation. This is especially important to be aware of given your case involves an injury that was suffered after you fell on another person’s premises and it is found that third party negligence, like wet floors or broken railings, is the cause.
3. Workplace injuries
As reported by the National Safety Council, a worker is injured on the job almost every 7 seconds because some businesses are negligent when it comes to workers’ safety which can result in injuries that can damage one’s quality of life forever. As an example, these types of extensive injuries can damage the victim’s chance to make a future living or even worse.
The first thing to do after an accident at work is to seek medical attention as soon as possilbe and report the incident to your supervisor or manager. After doing that, gather as much information as you can get about what happened – take photos, gather the names of every person involved, and obtain a copy of the incident report filed with your supervisor. There may arise an occasion where you are unable to recall or provide detail about the incident – let’s say you were unconscious. If you find yourself in this situation, once you have regained consciousness and are able to you should ask others that were on the scene, at the time of the incident, to tell you any details they may recall. The more accurate information you have about the incident the better your chances are for obtaining compensation for your injuries.
Do I need to be a U.S citizen to get compensation?
Most U. S. citizens that get injured at work file a workers’ compensation claim to get for personal injuries, but what happens when a person gets injured at work and they are not a U.S. citizen? This is a question that we get asked quite a bit and we want to let you know that no matter your status, if you suffer an injury at work and you believe that it is due to someone else’s negligence, the law is clear, and you are entitled to receive compensation for your injuries.
Let the Gonzalez Torres Law Firm help you win your personal injury case?
If you have been injured and file for personal injury compensation, in most cases you will be fighting against insurance companies whose job is to take every possible measure to avoid compensating you the way in which you deserve. Do not do it alone! At the Gonzalez Torres Law Firm we are knowledgeable and can deal with the many complexities involved with your personal injury case. Contact us by providing your information here or call us at 1 (678) 408-2869 so we can schedule a consultation with you to further discuss your case. You deserve the best outcome possible for your situation. We want to help you get there!
