Difficult circumstances happen all the time. Whatever it is that happened, we hope you can see that even a tragedy might someday prove to be a blessing in disguise. The most important thing to keep in mind is that in injury cases, you don’t have to figure things out alone. You are offered the full protection of the law: A protection that ensures your physical and psychological well-being. If someone or something has violated that well-being, you are due the appropriate financial compensation. The first step is to research which type of injury you may have sustained. The list below will help you do that. Based on state and local jurisdiction, the law might provide for more definitions than those listed below, but we feel this will be a good starting point in your research process.
Assault and/or Battery: Assault/Battery claims can be brought in two types of courts: A criminal court and a civil court. You don’t have to worry about criminal charges because these will be handled by your district attorney. But don’t expect them to have your best interests in mind. A DA will pursue the maximum sentence for the perpetrator (assuming no complicating circumstances) but will not spend any time seeking compensation for the victim. That has to be done in a civil trial. Also, if for some reason the defendant won the criminal case, they may still lose the civil one. The standard of evidence is much less strict in civil court, where the plaintiff only need prove a “preponderance of evidence,” as opposed to providing evidence “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Defective Product Injury: A free market economy depends on the transparent flow of information. Consumers have to know that when they buy a car, their brakes won’t burn into sludge when they slam them. If they didn’t have that confidence, there would be no domestic auto-market. Still, as the last few years have proven, companies don’t always have our best interests in mind. Frequent product recalls from reputable brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, ReNu, Jiffy, and Honda have become the norm. Obviously, you won’t be able to win a lawsuit like this on your own. But if you have suffered from a defective product you bought in the US, you should do some research: Chances are you are not the only one. Connect with other victims and find a lawyer to bring a class-action lawsuit.
Animal Injury: Pet-ownership comes at a price. In addition to ensuring your animal has humane conditions, you must also provide appropriate training as to avoid cases of animal injury. Unfortunately, many of our neighbors just don’t have the time or the interest to perform this legal responsibility. The most common types of animal injuries are dog bites and their victims are all too often children. Knowing your rights in these situations is critical. Even if your child inadvertently walked onto a neighbor’s property, the home-owner must keep an aggressive dog muzzled and on a leash. Ignorance of the law typically results in victims just ignoring the potential ramifications of an animal attack. Don’t take this approach and consult with your attorney immediately.
Industrial Injury: Industrial injuries are as old as the industrial revolution. And whereas 40 years ago, Americans routinely dealt with dangerous work environments, today an employer had better be careful if they exposed you to chemicals or other workplace danger. About 6,000 Americans die each year from these kinds of incidents but as long as you can prove you were employed at the time of the injury and that the injury happened in your workplace, you almost certainly have a strong case.
Medical Negligence Injury: One of the reasons that health insurance is such a topic in the US is because of medical negligence injury. These have become so common in the last few years that doctors are forced to take out Rolls Royce insurance policies– And they pass the cost off to the consumer. Ironically, these policies have not made us any safer. On the contrary, doctors know the insurance provider will pay the victims so they have become even more likely to slip up. A scary thought. Medical negligence is very serious: It can range from misdiagnosing a patient, and thus delaying their proper care, to prescribing a harmful medication.
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