Did you know that millions of people are bitten by dogs every year? It’s not just the larger dog breeds, either, since even lap dog-type pooches can charge toward you on their stubby legs and sink their teeth into some part of your body. Any dog can bite.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs bite a whopping 4.5 million people annually. More than 800,000 victims seek medical attention for their injuries.
If bitten by a dog, you might have to visit a hospital to treat the physical damage. But a dog bite might also cause emotional trauma that takes some time to get over.
Dog bites are just one type of personal injury case that a lawyer can help you with. Keep reading for a look at five more common personal injury case types.
1. Vehicle Accidents
You’re likely not surprised to hear that vehicle accidents represent one category of personal injury cases. There are millions of car accidents across the U.S. every year. While there are fatalities because of these collisions, there are many more injuries.
If lucky, victims may get a few bumps and bruises that heal quickly. But there are times when the injuries are severe and require doctor visits, surgery, or physiotherapy. Getting back to normal can take time.
Car accidents can occur for various reasons ranging from distracted driving to drunk driving. After an accident that causes injury, you must contact a lawyer to know what to do to get help.
2. Pedestrian Accidents
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were 7,388 pedestrian fatalities in 2021. Most of the deaths occurred between 6 pm and midnight. If injured by a vehicle as a pedestrian, the physical and emotional harm can be immense. Speaking to a lawyer is vital since the legal professional can assess the facts, explain your options, and help you get compensation.
Depending on the severity of your injuries after the accident, you might have a long road ahead of you to heal and get back to normal. Understanding your rights will help you get the help you need.
3. Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Did you know the second leading reason for unintentional injury-related fatalities is fall incidents? The tally is 44,686 deaths at home and work. That’s according to the National Safety Council. Slips, trips, and falls can happen anywhere, so you can never let down your guard. They can happen on a sidewalk, on a neighbor’s property, in a retail establishment, and elsewhere.
If you suffer such an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. A legal professional will help you determine your options.
4. Product Liability Accidents
Yet another type of personal injury case involves product liability. If you’re hurt while using a defective product, you may be able to pursue legal action. Defects can be a function of improper or non-existent instructions, design, or other things. When pursuing legal action in such cases, you can target the maker, retailer, and distributor of the defective product.
5. Defamation
Another type of personal injury case to be aware of is defamation, which includes slander and libel. If someone makes false verbal or written statements that damage your reputation, legal action may be possible. You’ll have to prove that the accused’s statements were untrue.
Personal injury cases are worth learning about since they involve issues that can impact you, family, friends, and other people you know. The five types mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re injured and wish to explore options, speaking to a lawyer makes sense. You’ll learn what courses of action you can take to get help when you need it most.
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