Personal Injury Basics



Personal injury can happen at work, in a traffic accident, because of a faulty product or a faulty repair, because of a mistake during medical treatment, or because you slipped and fell on a wet floor or pavement. The injury can be physical or psychological, but, to have a case, it must occur due to the negligence or unreasonably unsafe actions of your employer, a manufacturer, your doctor, your landlord, or some other person or organization who owes you a duty of ordinary care. Examples of personal injury law causes of action include professional malpractice, wrongful birth, wrongful death, libel or slander, trespass, and nuisance.

If you think you may have a personal injury case, please contact a personal injury lawyer or personal injury attorney.


Personal Injury Basics Articles
State Specific Resources
-  State Codes and Statutes Websites-  Personal Injury Law in Your State
 
Articles
-  Personal Injury Law Top 10-  Accessing Your Medical Records
-  Boating Safety: Don't Sink a Good Time-  Construction Accident Claims
-  Cruise Ship Injuries-  Dealing with Insurance Companies
-  National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program-  Basics of No-Fault Auto Insurance
-  Slander And Libel-  What's a Traumatic Brain Injury?
-  Summer Staycation Tips-  Swimming Pool Safety and Liability
 
Your Personal Injury Case
-  Communicating With Insurance Companies-  Dealing with Insurance Companies FAQ
-  Personal Injury: What's My Case Worth?-  Loans for Lawsuits: Litigation Financing Basics
-  We Are Going to Trial-  Preparing For A Personal Injury Deposition
-  Common Deposition Questions-  Why Is My Personal Injury Case Taking So Long?
-  Tax Consequences of a Legal Settlement
 
Hot Topics
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-  Businesses May Be Protected From Injury Lawsuits-  Concussions a Concern for Student Athletes
-  Dangerous Decks and Porches More than a Headache-  The Do's and Don'ts of the Duty of Care
-  Good Health at the Gym: Keeping it Clean-  Mysterious Illness Hits Sea and Air Travelers
-  Playing Rough: Know Your Limits and Right to Sue-  Pulling Stunts to Get On TV
-  Safety & Savings Tips for Your Summer Travels-  Settlement of September 11th Lawsuits Rejected
-  Spectator Sports: Personal Injury Risks and Rights-  Sports Injuries: Who Pays the Bills?
-  Swimming Pool Safety and Liability-  Bus Accidents: Watch Whom You Leave the Driving To
-  When Reality TV Goes Too Far-  Who's Responsible for Man-Made Disasters?
 
Personal Injurt Basics FAQs
-  Dealing with Insurance Companies FAQ-  Personal Injury Settlement FAQ
-  Personal Injury Damages FAQ-  Products Liability FAQ
-  FAQ: Suing After Injury-  Wrongful Death FAQ
 
Do-it-Yourself Legal Forms
-  Last Will and Testament-  Living Will
-  Living Trust-  Power of Attorney
 
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Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
-  Personal Injury: Selecting a Good Lawyer-  Personal Injury: Preparing to Meet with a Lawyer
-  Personal Injury: Meeting with a Lawyer-  Working with Your Personal Injury Lawyer
 
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Ask a Lawyer - Personal Injury Basics Law questions answered by leading lawyers
Where is the negligence in an auto accident involving a bull in highway?
March, 9:30 PM. Bull is standing in 4 lane undivided highway. I hit the bull causing injuries that put me on SSA disibilty. The owner says the bull jumped the fence at 7:00 pm. The owner tried to catch the bull but didn''t succeed in its capture. The owner says the last time he saw the bull was on a 2 lane side road by his farm. The owner heard the accident and never come to the scene. I was alert at the scene.To my knowledge no authorties were notified about the bulls escape. I know no one was around to warn traffic about the escape. My insurance company called his insurance company and his company.says he is not libilable for the accident. My car was in good shape before the accident. It had just passed VA state inspection 5 months prior. I left 4 foot of brake marks. I know in Va, if I am 1% negligent, I have no case. I know VA is an agricultural state. 2000 lb. bull vs 2005 lb. car. The bull lived & when all is said & done, I will get a vet bill. Show me the negligence.
I was in a store when a fire exstinguisher fell off the wall and exploded on me and my family they w
my daughter had a reaction to the chemicals. Should I expect more?
My 21-year-old daughter was cited by police in a minor fender bender whilst driving alone in my wif
to avoid a collision'' - a civil traffic citation with a municipality in Arizona. No injuries and minimal damage (under $1k) to other car but the other driver insisted on going to hospital in an ambulance, was released 2 hours later, and has now hired an attorney. Can he sue me or my wife beyond the limits of our liability insurance (100K/300K) and /or attach our assets if this goes horribly wrong for us? Pretty sure the guy is faking but you never know.
How much is the personal injury liability for an insurance company, if they are 80% liable?
I was hit by an insured motorist while riding my bicycle,
HI I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT LAST YEAR ON 4/24/2011. THE CAR THAT HIT ME LEFT THE SEEN. MY CA
I HAD TO GO THREW MY OWN INSURANCE, WHICH WAS FIFTEEN THOUSAND FOR AN ACCIDENT THE CASE HAS SETTLE A DAY AGO . IM LEFT WITH 7,000. I WENT TO THERAPY SINCE THE ACCIDENT IM STILL IN ALOT OF PAIN . THE QUESTION IS CAN I SUE THE STATE. BEING THE OTHER CAR LEFT.AND THAT I WAS ON THE STREET OF NEWARK NJ AT A LIGHT.. THEY HAVE CAMERAS EVERY WHERE IN THIS TOWN EXCEPT IN THE AREA I WAS IN. IM LEFT WITH A BACK BULGE AND TWO DISK PROBLEM
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Personal Injury Lawyer Web Sites
 
 -  Maryland Personal Injury - Plaxen & Adler, P.A.
 -  Illinois Injury Attorney - Phillips Law Offices
 -  Vermont Injury Attorneys - Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick LLP
 -  New Jersey Injury Lawyers - Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & Benson, P.C.
 -  Wtc Victims Fund - Barasch Mcgarry Salzman & Penson