Whenever someone suffers an injury due to another party's negligence, an experienced personal injury attorney can help to hold the liable parties accountable. The matter often comes down to how strong of a case the attorney helps the client present. Filing strongly supported insurance claims also helps to ensure a settlement is reached to negate the need for a court case. According to CloudLex, only roughly 3% to 4% of personal injury cases end up in a trial. Let's take a closer look at some of the types of personal injury cases that often require the help of an attorney who is experienced in personal injury law.

Vehicular Accident

A very common reason people retain a personal injury attorney is when a car accident occurs. There is usually at least one negligent driver or possibly a negligent third party that causes the accident. Sometimes two or more drivers might drive inappropriately and share the blame as well as the liability. An experienced attorney can help to gather evidence and present a strong case that shows how one driver or another party mostly or wholly caused the injury accident to occur. They can increase the likelihood of you receiving the financial results you require to pay for your current and future medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Since trucks are much larger than cars, even more dangerous outcomes are possible than when two regular vehicles are in an accident. Large commercial vehicles can create a serious threat to everyone around them if a driver makes even one small mistake. Results such as broken bones, brain trauma, and even death can occur. When drivers are involved in a motorcycle accident, the recovery process for survivors can take many months or years. Having a potentially unstable financial future is why hiring an attorney for help is so important.

Bicycle Accident

If you've been hit by an aggressive, negligent, or distracted driver, you are able to receive compensation for your injuries. In our professional experience, in some states, you can be paid by the other party even if you made a mistake as the bicyclist involved in the accident. This legal concept is called "contributory negligence". As long as you as the bicyclist were less at fault than the driver, you can receive payment. However, the amount of money will be less than if you were not at fault at all. To get the most money out of your case, it's best to work with a lawyer who fully understands how all of these laws operate.

Premises Liability

Whenever you are on property that is owned or controlled by another individual, that individual has a duty of care to maintain a reasonably safe property. If a potentially dangerous condition exists, the person or party that owns or controls the property must take reasonable steps to correct the condition and make it as safe as possible. Some examples could include wet floors, snow or ice on the pavement, objects or debris on walkways, potholes or cracks in the pavement, crumbling pavement, inadequate lighting, and damaged carpets or rugs. Ignoring the problem might cause an accident to occur, which could make the individual who controls or owns the property liable for the harm caused. In our professional experience, the harm generally includes medical costs and might include lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Slip and Fall

A slip and fall accident is a particular type of premises liability claim that often occurs in grocery stores and other locations that people typically frequent. Whenever a dangerous condition exists that causes someone to slip, trip, or fall, any resulting injuries are subject to a personal injury claim. The injury might be a head injury, laceration, or soft tissue damage. There are many ways to suffer a costly injury due to a slip and fall. A personal injury attorney can help to gather evidence and file a strongly supported claim for relief that would cover the medical costs, any lost income, and other harm that might occur.

Do you need support because of an injury? You can schedule an initial consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney at Peters & Nolan, LLC. Please reach out to us today.