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Any time you’ve been injured through no fault of your own, personal injury law gives you the right to seek compensation for your losses. These laws are intentionally broad, designed to cover almost any situation in which someone’s carelessness or malicious actions cause an injury to someone else. Below are a few of the most common reasons you may need to file a personal injury claim.

What Are the Common Causes of Personal Injury Suits?

1. Car Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 7,000 people are injured in auto accidents every day. While mechanical failures or road hazards cause some of these collisions, the majority are directly related to drivers failing to follow the rules of the road. If the other driver was speeding, distracted, or under the influence, they may be financially liable for your losses.

2. Premises Liability

Both home and business owners have a legal responsibility to ensure their properties are safe for anyone who has a right to be there. This includes maintaining walkways and parking lots, cleaning up spills, and removing obvious hazards. When they fail to do so, anyone injured may have grounds to file a premises liability claim.

3. Products Liability

Every manufacturer is required to ensure their products are safe before bringing them to market. Unlike other personal injury suits, plaintiffs in a products liability suit don’t have to prove that the manufacturer was negligent or careless. You only have to show that a defect in the product was directly responsible for your injuries.

4. Medical Malpractice

personal injury lawWhile no doctor or healthcare provider can guarantee a positive outcome, they are required to deliver a certain standard of care to every patient. Almost any act of carelessness that causes further injury can provide grounds for legal action, including surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and medication mistakes.

5. Acts of Intentional Malice

Personal injury law also covers situations in which the other party intended to cause harm to the victim. If you’ve been the victim of assault or harassment, you may be able to take civil action against the perpetrator, even if the prosecutor decides not to press charges.

 

With over a quarter-century of experience achieving justice for accident victims throughout Harris and Fort Bend counties in Texas, Reed & Terry, L.L.P. has the resources and expertise to fight for your rights. Their attorneys are board-certified in personal injury law and are committed to helping you get the compensation you deserve. Visit their website to find your nearest location, or call (281) 491-5000 to schedule your initial consultation.

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