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PERSONAL INJURY

INJURY TOPICS

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS:

Automobile accidents concern the tort liability (liability for private or civil wrongs) of owners and operators of motor vehicles for property damage, personal injuries and death resulting from auto accidents or collisions.

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BIRTH INJURIES:

Birth injury actions or wrongful birth or wrongful life actions are civil or tort lawsuits brought against healthcare professionals, physicians, doctors or surgeons alleging negligence or malpractice for wrongful diagnoses or failure to prevent unwanted pregnancies or physical defects in unborn children or for causing injuries or disabilities in newborn children.

DOG BITES:

Dog bite claims are personal injury lawsuits or actions brought against dog owners to recover money or compensable damages for injuries, medical expenses and pain and suffering incurred from dog bites or attacks. Statutes governing dog bites or attacks from wild or abnormally dangerous animals vary between states. Some states impose strict liability (liability without fault); other states require proof that the dog is dangerous or vicious.

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DENTAL MALPRACTICE:

Dental malpractice concerns the civil or tort liability of dentists, oral surgeons and orthodontists for wrongful acts or omissions, negligence or misconduct during the performance of professional services.

DRUG AND MEDICAL DEVICE LITIGATION:

Drug and medical device litigation concerns the liability of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, pharmacists or sellers of tainted or adulterated pharmaceuticals or prescription medication and defective medical devices that harm or injure patients, consumers or users.

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MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS:

Motorcycle accidents concern the tort liability (liability for private or civil wrongs) of owners and operators of motorcycles for property damage, personal injuries and death resulting auto accidents or collisions.

RAILROAD ACCIDENTS:

Railroad accidents concern the liability of railroads or rail transportation entities for tort claims (civil or private wrongs), personal injuries or property damage resulting from railroad accidents or accidents suffered on railroad property by passengers, pedestrians, employees, guests or trespassers.

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SEXUAL ABUSE:

Sexual abuse is criminal offense and a personal injury tort (civil wrong) for which the victim may be compensated. Sexual abuse involves the commission of a sex act to the victim without consent, with the use of force or threat of force, where the victim is incapable of giving consent or where the victim is a minor or underage person. Sexual abuse includes incest and rape.

SLIP AND FALL:

Slip and fall concerns the liability of owners and occupiers including businesses for tort claims (civil or private wrongs) or personal injury claims to recover damages for injuries incurred as the result of a fall caused by a dangerous condition or defect on real property or building premises.

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TRUCKING ACCIDENTS:

Trucking accidents concern the tort liability (liability for private or civil wrongs) of owners and operators of trucks or tractor-trailers or long-haulers for property damage, personal injuries and death resulting from accidents or collisions.

WRONGFUL DEATH:

Wrongful death and survival actions are lawsuits in tort (a civil wrong or injury) in which decedents and their families are entitled to recover money damages from the negligent wrongdoer or plaintiff for causing the decedent's death.

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DRUG AND MEDICAL DEVICE LITIGATION: Drug and medical device litigation concerns the liability of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, pharmacists or sellers of tainted or adulterated pharmaceuticals or prescription medication and defective medical devices that harm or injure patients, consumers or users.

HEAD AND SPINAL INJURIES:

Head and spinal injury cases concern tort (civil wrong) or personal injury claims or actions seeking a recovery of money damages for injuries sustained to the head (concussions or brain damage) or spinal chord (cervical, thoracic, lumbar or sacral regions).

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