What does personal injury law mean? Personal injury law covers physical, mental, and emotional injuries a person suffers due to someone else’s actions. The personal injury attorneys at O'Connor, Mikita & Davidson in Cincinnati, OH, are here to explain the details.

Personal injury claims arise in three ways.

• Negligence: When a person acts unintentionally or fails to act, resulting in an injury, they can be found to be a negligent party. For example, a drunk driver who strikes a pedestrian or a doctor who fails to diagnose a patient’s cancer until it spreads could be found to be negligent.
• Intentional Acts: Someone who commits a deliberate act that harms another is performing an intentional act. For example, a person who orders their dog to attack another person may be liable for civil battery.
• Strict Liability: Strict liability is applicable when a manufacturer or designer creates a defective product that causes injury.

Personal injury plaintiffs must prove that an event occurred that injured them, and they must prove the nature of the injuries. Plaintiffs must also prove that the defendant’s conduct caused the injuries and verify the amount of damages that arose from the injuries.

If they win the case, plaintiffs receive damage awards after settlement negotiations, arbitration, mediation, or trial. A plaintiff’s right to receive payment lasts many years, and the law protects certain personal injury judgments. For example, a defendant who owes a judgment debt for causing someone’s death or personal injury while driving intoxicated cannot discharge the debt in bankruptcy.

At O'Connor, Mikita & Davidson, the personal injury attorneys have more than 20 years of experience resolving personal injury cases for injured clients. You can be confident that they will pursue your case vigorously with strong, effective advocacy.

When you have a personal injury claim or another legal problem, seek help from O'Connor, Mikita & Davidson in Cincinnati, OH. Call (513) 655-2068 today to schedule a free consultation or visit their website to learn more.