Personal injury law is a type of civil law practice that involves an injured party seeking monetary damages from those they feel are responsible for their injuries. A plaintiff in a personal injury case may have sustained an injury because of someone else's specific actions or, more commonly, someone else's negligence. In the eyes of the law, such behavior could make the defendant legally liable for the injuries the plaintiff suffered.

Personal injury law can award damages for a number of different aspects relating to an injury; typical damages include coverage of medical costs, compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress, and payment for lost wages, resulting from the injury.

Types of Personal Injury Law Cases

An injury can occur in practically any setting, so the exact circumstances of an injury claim will vary from case to case. Most claims, however, will fall into a certain category of personal injury—some of the more common categories include:

• Auto accidents involving motor vehicles, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, or any combination of these
• Dangerous or defective products, such as faultily manufactured or designed goods
• Dog bites or other animal attacks
• Medical negligence or malpractice, wherein a healthcare provider does not provide a reasonable level of care and injures a patient
• Slip and fall cases where someone falls on another's property
• Unsafe drugs, which encompasses prescription drugs with adverse effects that cause illness or injury

The personal injury attorneys of Seiler & Parker, PC, serve clients from their offices in Hastings and Clay Center, Nebraska. They also offer representation in corporate law, estate planning, and family law matters. Call (402) 463-3125, visit the website, or connect with them on their Facebook or Google+ pages to schedule a consultation. By knowing some basics of personal injury law, you can start taking the next steps to winning the compensation you deserve.