What is Personal Injury Law?

People become injured in accidents every day. In many cases, the injuries sustained are minor and can be handled with home remedies, a little rest and some tender loving care. Unfortunately not all personal accidents are so easy to manage. When a person becomes a victim of an accident that is caused by the carelessness or intentional act of another person or entity, it is time to enlist the help of legal resources to hold the guilty party accountable for its actions or inactions.

<a onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=http://www.burgsimpson.com/personal-injury.html>Personal injury</a> law is designed to obtain compensation for victims who have been physically or mentally hurt by the negligence of another. Personal injury law is very complex and requires a talented legal team to:

• Prove the guilty party’s negligence
• Fully investigate your claim and call on experts to wade through the technicalities
• File the correct paperwork in the correct timeframe
• Provide objectivity to the case rather than leading with emotions
• Interact directly with insurance companies on the victim’s behalf
• Handle settlements or engage in court cases if necessary

Common Personal Injury Lawsuits

It is rare that two people would suffer from the exact same personal injury accident. Just as every person is unique, personal injury lawsuits will differ depending on the unique circumstances surrounding the accident, how the person was affected and the other parties involved.

There are common types of personal injury lawsuit categories, including:

• <a onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=http://www.burgsimpson.com/auto.html>Vehicle accidents</a>, such as automobiles, motorcycles, busses, trucks or semis, ATVs, snowmobiles
• Marine accidents
• Helicopter or airplane accidents
• Medical malpractice
• <a onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=http://www.burgsimpson.com/nursing-home.html>Nursing home abuse</a>
• Workplace accidents or claims, such as exposure to pollutants or repetitive stress injury
• Premises liability, such as slip and fall accidents
• Animal attacks
• Defective products
• Explosions or fires
• Oil rig accidents
• Wrongful death

Help for Severe Personal Injury

Accidents that result in severe injuries can have a devastating impact on the victim’s quality of life. Often the victim’s family is also greatly impacted by the extent of the injury. Not all personal injury attorneys are qualified to handle severe personal injury claims due to the added complexity of these cases. Severe and catastrophic personal injury trial lawyers will be able to navigate through the sea of red tape surrounding cases involving:

• Brain or spinal cord injuries
• Full or partial paralysis injuries
• Severe burn injuries
• Wrongful death

Compensation is not only sought for medical expenses, but also:

• Loss of income
• Physical therapy and retraining
• Pain and suffering
• Disability

Time Limits on Personal Injury Cases

Every state has its own set of rules surrounding the amount of time a personal injury victim has to file a claim after the accident. On average this statute of limitations is 3 years, but it can be as little as one year. It is important to contact a personal injury attorney as quickly as possible after an accident to determine if a lawsuit is warranted.