Types of Personal Injury

If you are a victim of personal harm or injuries on your body following an accident and there is damage to your wellbeing (quadriplegia, paraplegia, functional limitations, etc.), the liability of the culprit may be considered. There is room for liability presumption according to the law.

You can sue the person responsible for the harm or damage and hire a lawyer to help you in your case. If you are injured in New York, Sullivan & Galleshaw law firm has the best attorneys to oversee your case. There are different types of personal injury you may suffer. Here are common cases you should know.

A Fall

Property owners must maintain their premises to minimize accidents. When workers or various people are exposed to harm in the property without enough warnings (slippery sidewalk, poor lighting, weak balcony, lack of staircase barriers, manholes), the property owner will be accountable for harm or injuries suffered by any person on their premises.

In certain scenarios, the injured person may not get a total settlement if there is clear proof that he was not cautious. For example, if they saw all the warning signs at the accident scene and ignored or failed to put on safety boots before accessing a particular site.

You Injured Yourself in a Building in Poor Condition

The owner's responsibility is engaged if one gets injuries from damages on a building (a falling staircase, a collapsing roof). There is a presumption of liability if the injured party establishes that the degradation is due to poor construction or non-maintenance.

In some instances, the property owner may not bear the burden if they prove the accident was unforeseeable, i.e., a case of force majeure, fault of the victim, or a third party.

You Have Been Bitten by a Dog

The law provides that the owner of an animal is presumed to be responsible for the damage caused by his animal and must repair this damage. It is important to emphasize that at the legal level. There is no distinction between the legitimate owner of the animal and the guardian, that is, the person who had the animal in possession when the accident happened. The latter is as responsible as the owner with regard to the obligation to repair the damage suffered by the victim.

The owner or custodian may, however, exonerate himself from liability if he succeeds in demonstrating that the damage caused to the victim is the result of force majeure, the fault of a third party, or the victim himself.

Other Personal Injury Situations

There are other situations where you can get compensation for your bodily injury:

●       Medical error

●       Boat, train, or plane accident

●       Liability of holders of parental authority

●       Property Liability

Claims from car accidents are the most common types. You should look for qualified lawyers in all instances to get the perfect settlement. Take your time to understand the expertise levels of a specific lawyer to know whether they are up to the task.