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When someone’s negligence or purposeful acts of malice cause injuries to others, personal injury law gives victims the right to seek financial compensation for their losses. Fortunately, these statutes are broad, allowing those who have been hurt to file a suit in a wide array of situations. While any event in which someone is injured may provide grounds for a personal injury claim, some accidents are more common than others.

The Most Frequent Personal Injury Cases

1. Automobile Accidents

Every year, over two million people are injured in automobile accidents, with tens of thousands of fatalities. If the accident was caused by another driver’s recklessness or failure to follow the rules of the road, they might be held financially liable for the life-changing injuries that result.

2. Medical Malpractice

When physicians and hospital staff fail to provide their patients with a certain standard of care, the consequences can be disastrous. Medical malpractice can take many forms, including incorrect medications and wrong dosages, surgical errors, and misdiagnoses.

3. Slip-and-Fall Injuries

personal injuryEvery property owner has a responsibility to protect the safety of everyone who has a right to be in the facility. If someone falls and becomes injured due to an icy walkway, an unattended spill in an aisle, or a poorly lit stairway, the property managers can often be held legally liable.

4. Assault

Victims of assault and battery can collect monetary compensation from their assailant, even if the prosecutor declines to press charges. Because the burden of proof in civil actions is lighter than that of a criminal case, a personal injury suit provides an avenue through which victims may achieve some measure of justice.

 

If you or someone you love has been hurt through no fault of their own, the legal team at McClure, Ramsay, Dickerson & Escoe LLP in Toccoa will help you get financial relief. For over a century, they’ve provided unmatched legal representation to accident victims throughout northeastern Georgia, establishing a reputation for honesty, integrity, and committed service. To discuss your case with a premier personal injury attorney, visit their website or call (706) 886-3178.

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