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An accident can happen at any time, leading to medical bills, missed work, and a potential personal injury case. This type of law provides compensation for those injured by others, whether that harm was intentional or due to negligence. Learn more about some of the most common types of injury cases to determine if you should speak with an attorney.

What Incidents Lead to Personal Injury Cases?

1. Car Accidents

If your car accident was due to driver carelessness or negligence, you might qualify for a lawsuit. For example, if a driver speeds instead of maintaining the designated limit and injures you or your passengers, that driver must pay the resulting medical and auto repair bills.

2. Dog Bites

Dog bite laws vary by state, but the owner generally must pay for medical treatment when their pet injures others. Owners who let their dogs run around public areas without leashes often become subject to personal injury laws, as do those who allow people to pet their dog despite a history of aggressive behavior.

3. Medical Malpractice

personal injuryA doctor who makes an error in medical treatment, resulting in further health complications, becomes responsible under personal injury law. Errors may occur due to fatigue, inexperience, or negligence. Doctors who provide treatment despite license revocation are also liable.

4. Slip & Fall Accidents

Someone who fails to de-ice or otherwise clear out the sidewalk in front of their property is responsible if a passer-by slips, falls, and sustains injuries. Many slip-and-fall accidents are business-related, but homeowners and landlords can also be liable if they don't take precautions to prevent falls.

5. Defective Products

When a product doesn't work correctly, contains toxic materials without proper labeling, or otherwise injures users, the manufacturer can face personal injury claims. Children's products, medical devices, food, and vehicle parts are among the most common defective items.

 

Discuss your case with the personal injury attorneys at Ozman Law Offices in Walden, NY. Specializing in dog bites, construction site accidents, and traffic violations, among other legal issues, these attorneys can help with a variety of cases. Call (845) 778-7777 today to schedule a free consultation, or learn more about their practice areas online.

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