Common Types of Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury cases come in many forms, and not all of them result from common accidents such as auto accidents and slip-and-falls. However, almost all share one common factor, which is an injury caused by the negligence of another person or entity. Here are some of the most common types of personal injury cases: – Auto accidents – These make up a significant portion of personal injury claims and can be traumatic experiences, as they often result in serious injuries as well as vehicle damage. Most are also resolved in settlement negotiations before a trial is necessary. – Defective products – These claims involve a wide range of defective consumer products and are often divided into “design defects,” which involve unreasonable danger in a product’s design; “manufacturing defects,” which refer to the unreasonable danger of a particular product rather than the entire line of products; and “warning defects,” which involve inadequate labeling to warn consumers of an inherent risk of a product. – Dangerous medication – Despite the extensive testing undergone by prescription drugs before they are released to the public, some dangerous drugs do make it into the market and cause serious injuries and even death, such as the blood-thinners Xarelto and Pradaxa. Another recent example is Zofran, which has been linked to birth defects and heart defects in newborn babies. – Slip-and-falls – When someone slips and falls due to negligence, such as in a commercial building which had slippery conditions but no warning sign, they may have a viable claim against the business or property owner. – Premises liability – Property owners can also be held liable for other risks and dangers on the premises which result in injuries, such as improper handrails, faulty electrical wiring, and lack of security measures. – Injury (intentional tort) – An intentional tort injury, rather than resulting from negligence or carelessness, involves intentional infliction upon one’s body, such as battery. – Dog bites – Under Illinois law, a dog’s owner may be held liable for an attack on another person if the dog was not provoked and the victim had a legal right to be where he/she was at the time; other factors may also need to be proven. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to negligence, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.