Other Types of Injury Cases

Other types of injury cases or tort law include but are not limited to: boat accidents, railroad accidents, and airplane accidents, medical malpractice, birth injury, dental malpractice, burn injuries, dog bites, construction fall injuries, nursing home negligence/abuse, wrongful death, product liabilty, premises liability asbestos, and on the job injuries. Typically a specialized attorney is best for these types of cases, especially when large damages are involved.

Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. are severely injured or die from medical errors. Whether it be operating on the wrong leg, leaving surgical equipment inside a patient’s body, administering the wrong medication, or misdiagnosing the condition, medical malpractice is common and can have devestating impacts for the patient.

While they may be called man's best friend, dogs cause many serious injuries and deaths each year in this country. Dog bite injuries may be covered under homeowner’s insurance policy or other general liability insurance. If for example, an individual is attacked by a neighbors dog while walking by the neighbors house, the injured person may be able to make a claim with the neighbor’s insurer. If you have suffered dog bite injuries, you should seek counsel from an attorney that has experence with these types of claims.

Product liability claims are made as a result of damages caused by a company that makes a defective or unsafe product. An example of a product liability case would be the famous case of the woman that sued McDonald’s because her coffee spilled in her lap, causing third degree burns, and was awarded a multimillion dollar award by a jury.

Premises liability claims have to do with the legal responsibility that a landowner or occupiers of property have for injuries and accidents that occur on their property. “Slip and fall claims” are common. For example, if a person was in a business that had a wet floor, and the business was aware of the situation and failed to provide adequate warning or clean up, and the person slips and breaks his or her tail bone, the individual may be able to make a premises liability claim against the company or their insurer. Another example of premises liability, would be if a person sustained injuries as a result of another person’s actions, and the business failed to provide adequate security on the property.

Foodborne illness claims have become increasingly common in recent years. From food poisoning, to salmonella, to E. coli, they cause hundreds of deaths each year. Claims for injuries or deaths can be brought against food retailers, restaurants, food makers, or other parties.

Asbestos claims, which result from working in an environment where asbestos is present, are complex cases best handled by an attorney who specializes in handling asbestos claims. Asbestos inhalation and exposure over time can lead to cancer and a variety of terminal diseases.

For on the job injuries, or workers compensation claims, a claimant should look for an attorney who is experienced handling claims for claimants with on the job injuries. Typically, these attorneys only get involved when the Department of Labor and Industries cuts off the claimant’s benefits, or issues an award for a claimant’s injury that is insufficient. As always, always consult with an attorney promptly to determine how to best handle your claim.

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