When you get injured due to someone else’s intentional act or negligence, you want to seek justice. A personal injury case or lawsuit is a legal dispute that arises when someone (the plaintiff) suffers physical or emotional hurt due to another person’s (the defendant) errors. The person responsible for causing you harm becomes liable for whatever damages and financial losses you experience.

There are different types of personal injury cases, and each case has its unique legal processes when it comes to filing and settling the case. It does not matter what kind of personal injury case you have. What is important is that you have an experienced Miami personal injury attorney helping you with your case. Your injury attorney will ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

Six Common Types of Personal Injury Cases 

Personal injury cases are of various types. But, below are the six most common types of these cases.

• Vehicle Accidents 

Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, etc., fall under the category of vehicle accidents. Vehicle accidents occupy a more significant percentage of personal injury cases in the United States. Several factors can lead to vehicular accidents. These include:

• Reckless driving
• Drunk driving
• Disobeying traffic laws
• Careless driving

Florida is a no-fault state which means each driver’s insurance company pays for their damages, irrespective of who caused the crash.

• Slip and Fall 

“Slip and fall” falls under the category of premises liability. Property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their properties safe and free from hazards. This is so that people who are on the property will not get hurt.

You should note that not all the injuries on the property will be regarded as a liability. The situation surrounding the fall and the state’s premises liability laws determine the penalty for an owner.

• Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is another type of personal injury case. This claim arises when a doctor or other healthcare provider administers treatment below the appropriate medical care standard. This is especially if the patient ends up getting injured as a result of the malpractice.

There are different types of medical malpractice. These include:

• Misdiagnosis
• Surgical mistakes
• Birth error and injuries
• Improper treatment
• Nursing home abuse

If you or anyone has experienced medical malpractice, you need a skilled attorney to pursue legal action to get you compensation.

• Dog Bites

In dog bite cases, the dog owner is usually financially responsible for the bites and the other injuries that the dog caused. The dog owner is also liable for the economic and non-economic damages that the dog bite might cause.

Florida is a strict liability state when it comes to dog bites. In other words, a dog owner can be responsible for the dog bite, even if they were not aware of the dog’s aggressive nature. Also, victims of dog bites do not have to prove that their injuries resulted from negligence on the owner’s part.

• Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a lawsuit filed when someone gets killed due to someone else’s mistakes. This type of lawsuit usually arises due to car accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, workplace accidents, etc.

The surviving family member(s) of the deceased in a wrongful death suit is entitled to the damages and compensation from the lawsuit. Some of the financial recovery you can get as a family member of the deceased includes:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral costs
• Loss of wages
• Loss of companionship
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium

• Workplace Accidents

When you get hurt while working or on the job, such accidents are called workplace accidents. Workers’ compensation is insurance that employers with more than three employees have to get. Victims of workplace accidents or injuries receive their settlement for their injuries through workers’ compensation.

The workers’ compensation act requires employers to give various benefits to their injured employees. These benefits include medical bills, lost wages, etc., to compensate the injured worker for their injuries. However, you can file a personal injury claim if you can’t get a work comp benefit.

You Need a Professional Miami Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case  

After talking about the common types of personal injury cases, we cannot stress your need for a qualified Miami personal injury lawyer. Our legal team combines years of experience determined to bring you the best results. We have helped our numerous clients recover millions of dollars in compensation; our results speak for themselves.

We place much premium on each case because we understand how important it is to you. Therefore, while you focus on healing from your injuries, we do everything to defend and deliver justice to you. We are available 24/7. So, contact us today for a free case review.