Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases
If you find yourself looking for a lawyer, chances are it’s for a personal injury case. Such cases account for most civil lawsuits in the United States. Attorney Joseph Taraska explains that each involves damage to something, a loss, or an injury to someone that was caused by another’s negligent actions. Although the definition varies, in general negligence is the failure to use reasonable care which results in an injury or loss. The type of injuries and losses that are compensable also vary by jurisdiction and in some cases, there are caps or limits on the amount of compensation that can be awarded. Another category of liability is strict liability. In certain circumstances, the law will hold someone liable for the consequences of an act even when there was no fault, and the individual took precautions to avoid injury. For example, participating in an ultra-hazardous activity such as blasting or storing flammable liquids in a densely populated a...
