Personal Injury Suits: More Than Just Falls
by Joyce Diaz
When they hear the phrase 'personal injury attorney' some people think of someone who slipped in a grocery store or got hit by a car. However, personal injury cases can include many more things than just slips and falls or hit and runs. There are many different types of personal injury cases, all of which could someday come in handy to know about. Hopefully, you will never need to know how to get an attorney, but it is good to know so that if any injustice befalls you or a close friend or family member, you can have someone to fight for your rights. Here are just a few of the personal injury cases that you could someday come up against.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is any mistake made by a medical professional. The Hippocratic Oath, which all doctors perform, states that they will do no harm. However, physicians are humans too. Mistakes are made in surgery, diagnoses are missed, and accidents happen. If you feel that a mistake was made during your surgery, you need to talk to a professional injury attorney as soon as possible.
Assault and Battery
Assault and battery is when someone knowingly hurts someone else. For example, imagine you were at a bar discussing sports with a coworker. You jokingly insulted their team, and tempers rose to the point where your coworker hit you in the face, breaking one of your facial bones. The cost of your treatment should obviously be paid by that person since it was their fault. If they are unwilling, you could sue them and demand recompense. If something like this has happened to you, make sure that you are aware of the people around you so that you can have witnesses to the incident. Witness testimony is basically gold in a personal injury case.
Dog Bites
Dog owners are directly responsible for the actions of their animal. If a dog bites you or your family, you can sue the person responsible for not keeping their dog properly restrained or contained. Dog bites are a serious issue, and your safety is important.
In conclusion, life is full of twists and turns, and while you can never be prepared for what comes next, you can increase your knowledge so as to know how to respond when the twists of life do come. If you, a friend, or a family member have a case similar to any of those above, call a personal injury attorney near you today, and get the justice you deserve. Speak with a representative at a firm like Maruca Law to learn more.
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