Personal injury law addresses damages resulting from accidents caused by the negligence of others. Common examples include traffic accidents of all kinds and premises liability claims, such as slip-and-fall accidents. The surest means of recovering on your full range of losses – in support of your most complete recovery – is consulting with an experienced Mercer County personal injury lawyer at Conlon Tarker today.
Categories of Personal Injury Claims
Every personal injury claim is unique to the specific circumstances involved, but most fall into basic categories. Prime examples include traffic crashes involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles, as well as slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, and other premises liability claims. There are also product liability claims related to faulty design, manufacturing defects, and inadequate instructions or warnings.
Additional claims that are very similar to personal injury claims include medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and abuse. These claims are based on professional negligence.
Personal Injury Claims: The Basics
To bring a successful personal injury claim that fairly compensates you for related losses, each of the following must be true:
- The other party owed you a duty of care to begin with. A clear example of this is the responsibility for others’ safety that every driver accepts when they get behind the wheel.
- The other party breached this duty of care, which generally means engaging in negligence. When it comes to traffic accident claims, the most common forms of negligence include distraction, excess speed, and impairment.
- The other party’s negligence was the direct cause of the accident that left you injured, and you experienced losses that are addressed by the law as a result.
Your Covered Losses
If you have a personal injury claim, you can pursue compensation for your full range of losses in several key categories. These include each of the following:
- Property damage, such as to your vehicle and its contents
- Medical bills, which may extend well into your future
- Lost income, which will be that much more serious if your ability to continue advancing your career is affected
- The physical pain and emotional duress you suffer as a result of being injured by someone else’s negligence
Understanding the Insurance Company’s Role
It’s important to point out that the insurance company handling your claim is invested in keeping your settlement low. This makes it in your best interest to allow a skilled personal injury attorney to speak to the insurance company on your behalf and to engage in robust negotiations with them. The goal is a just settlement or court award that covers your losses in their entirety.
Consult with an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney
The determined Mercer County personal injury lawyers at Conlon Tarker dedicate our impressive practice to carefully crafting powerful claims that uphold our clients’ rights and support their rightful compensation. For more information about what we can do to help you, please don’t delay contacting us online or calling us at 724-285-7700 today.
