A personal injury claim involves one party seeking compensation for injuries caused by another party. Here are the three most common types of personal injury claims:
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Car accident claims
Car accident personal injury claims involves situations whereby persons become physically injured in auto related accidents as a result of negligence of other auto drivers. The common factors contributing to car accidents are distracted driving, excess speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and violation of traffic rules. Whether it is a scratch, neck or back pain, a bruise, moderate or severe open wound, severe or minor headache or injuries such as the fracture, head or spinal injury, injuries vary in severity.
To make a claim, the person needs to prove that another driver was negligent and that such negligence actually caused the injury. Pain and suffering, loss of wages, medical bills incurred, and the repair costs of the damaged car are typically part of compensation. Sometimes, longer rehabilitation or other treatment may also be considered.
The filing of a claim is essential in car accidents and insurance corporations also have a significant role in handling the claims; hence, having a qualified and experienced lawyer from Vogel LLP is crucial.
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Workplace injury claims
Workplace accidents happen when persons sustain injuries due to an unfavorable environment, defective equipment, or their employer’s negligence. Sometimes, it’s the falls, mishaps involving the machines, repetitive strain injuries, and even exposure to dangerous materials. Employers’ liability insurance covers most incidents in the line of work and provides medical attention, wages, and rehabilitation services.
A company’s employee reporting a workplace injury claim is to prove that they got injured while performing their job. There are occasional cases when an employee uses the services of a third party (for example, an equipment manufacturer or contractor), and based on this company’s fault, the worker sustained an injury. This situation entitles the worker to file personal injury claims as well as a workers’ compensation claim.
Compensation typically covers medical expenses, lost earnings, disability payments, and job training. It is always easier to deal with complex claims when one has a lawyer, especially if it ensures that the injured worker receives all their entitled benefits.
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Slip and fall accident claims.
Personal injury claims for slip and fall accidents occur when someone slips and sustains an injury on another person’s compound or premises due to slippery floors, irregular surfaces, lack of adequate lighting, slippery sidewalks, etc. These accidents may happen in shop premises, restaurants, cafes, or privately owned property where, in the event, the premises owner can be deemed negligent if they failed to ensure that the property was safe or did not sufficiently warn visitors of potential hazards.
The injured party needs to be able to prove negligence on the part of the property owner; this implies that the latter should have been aware of the dangerous condition on the premises and chose not to rectify that. Mostly, it reimburses wages and salaries, medical expenses, and, in some cases, pain and suffering. Deductive amount of compensation may be sought in cases of serious injuries such as bone fractures, head injury, or disabilities.
It is essential to have a lawyer to get evidence like the video footage or the statements of a witness and to obtain rightful compensation in slip and fall cases since they highly depend on proof of negligence.
