Injury lawyers handle cases regarding both mental and physical harm to a plaintiff a result of the irresponsible behaviors or perhaps omissions of another person or entity. Here are the five types of cases an injury lawyer is most likely to handle:
Car accidents
An extensive study conducted by New York City’s Transportation Department, published in the New York Times in May of 2010, found that approximately 7,000 crashes between 2002 and 2006 resulted in death or a catastrophic injury to at least one pedestrian. Injury lawyers practicing in New York handle a multitude of cases involving car accidents, ranging from hit and run accidents, read-end collision, drunk driving, improper lane changes and turns, and reckless driving. Injury lawyers help victims who were injured while crossing the street, bicycling or on a motorcycle. Car accident legal cases remain the bread and butter of most personal injury lawyers, and the attorneys are highly experienced in litigating these litigation cases.
Slip and fall
Injury lawyers can also help with slip and fall litigation cases that arise out of a dangerous condition created by another, that is either not removed in due time or made worse. A common litigation matter arises due to fall on snow and ice on the sidewalk or crosswalk, resulting in a serious injury. The City or owner of the premises, in front of which the fall took place, has a limited time after the snow subsides to commence the cleanup of the sidewalk, crosswalk or driveway. Failure to properly and time remove the snow, or salt the area, to prevent accumulation of ice, may result in liability if someone is subsequently injured. An injury lawyer will obtain necessary weather reports, allowing him to pinpoint when the snowstorm began and ended, and help you determine whether you have a meritorious cause of action for damages.
Trip and fall
Another common legal matter the injury law firm may handle involves trip and fall on broken, uneven or otherwise damaged sidewalks, crosswalks or driveways. Depending on the size of the premises in front of which the client falls, the liability may lie with the municipality or a private owner. An experienced attorney will be able to tap to the available legal resources to find out how long the defective and dangerous condition existed.
Medical malpractice
A doctor’s avoidable mistake, which causes a permanent injury to the patient, may result in a medical malpractice lawsuit against the doctor. Injuries sustained from the medical and hospital staff’s failure to timely and properly diagnose, and treat the condition, such as cancer, result in the type of case an injury lawyer would handle on behalf of the client.
Premise liability
Last but not least, are accidents occurring on premises, such as supermarkets, malls, private houses or office buildings? These include falling fixtures, collapsed ceilings, hidden obstruction, and lack of handrail on the stairwell or inadequate lighting. An injury lawyer will investigate the incident, often with the help of an expert, review the owners’ policy concerning maintenance procedures, and be in the best position to advise a client.
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