Finding yourself the victim of a personal injury can have a devastating impact on your life, health and overall wellbeing, and it is crucial that you are able to access the support and guidance you need to move forward in the best possible way. This is where our team can help – we will work with you to help ensure that you receive the medical treatment and financial compensation that you are entitled to.
Types of Personal Injury
Personal injuries can come in a variety of shapes and types, and these can include:
- Car accidents
Accidents involving cars are one of the most common types of personal injury situations and may be caused by a driver speeding, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, failing to obey traffic laws and rules, or a faulty or damaged vehicle.
- Truck accidents
The sheer size and scale of trucks mean that they are far more likely to be involved in an accident – and if this occurs, the consequences can be catastrophic. From driver error to a mechanical fault, there can be a number of reasons for truck accidents, and the injuries sustained can be life-changing.
- Bicycle accidents
Bicycles share their space with vehicles, pedestrians, motorcyclists and other cyclists, and collisions can be very common. Unfortunately, the lack of protection worn by cyclists, and their proximity to the ground means that any injuries sustained can be incredibly severe, and accidents may even result in death.
- Uber or Lyft accidents
The rise of Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services has also increased the number of accidents that have the potential to occur. Determining who is at fault in these situations can be tricky, and so getting in touch with an experienced, qualified attorney is essential.
- Motorcycle accidents
In a similar vein to cyclists, motorcyclists are more vulnerable when on the road, and accidents can be serious. Motorcycle accidents are most likely to involve cars, lorries or other vehicles, which tend to be larger and more powerful than smaller bikes.
- Slip and fall accidents
If you slip and fall on someone’s property, or in a public place, the owner of the space may be liable for your injuries. While slips, trips and falls may seem fairly low-key, long-term injuries and damage can occur – particularly when head injuries are involved.
- Accidents in the workplace
While you are at work, your employer has a responsibility to keep you safe, and this is known as a duty of care. If this is breached, and you are injured as a result, your employer may be held liable for your injuries and required to pay any compensation. While some workplaces are more susceptible to the risk of injuries, such as construction and building sites, accidents can also occur in offices, restaurants and hotels.
- Dog Bites
Unlike some states, Idaho does not have a Dog Bite statute – this means that if you are injured as the result of a dog bite, you will need to prove that the dog owner was negligent and that this negligence caused your injuries. If a complaint has already been made to the sheriff, and previous notice has been given to the owner, this can be enough to prove negligence if you are injured as the result of a dog bite.
- Medical Malpractice or Negligence
Undergoing medical treatment can be stressful and frightening, and this is exacerbated if something goes wrong. Medical malpractice can result in serious personal injury, and if your hospital or healthcare professional are found to have been reckless or negligent, and you were injured as a result, they may be found liable for your injuries.
- Defective or Faulty Products
Whenever a manufacturer brings a product to market, there are a number of rules and requirements that must be met. If you are injured by a faulty or defective product, and it is proven that you were using the product in an intended manner, the manufacturer can be held responsible for your injuries.
Common Injuries
Personal injuries can take many forms, and these include:
- Head injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries and concussion
- Burns
- Neck and back injuries such as whiplash
- Damage to the spinal cord
- Broken or fractured bones
- Cuts and bruises
- Coma
- Death
What Can I Get After A Personal Injury?
While no amount of money can alleviate the pain, fear and stress of an injury, it can go some way towards helping you to rebuild your life, and get back on track. The court will look at the evidence, and try to decide who is liable for your injuries – this could be the driver of a car, a truck driver, a dog owner, a product manufacturer, or another party. The person found liable for your injuries will be required to pay compensation, and this can help you to cover a number of expenses, including:
- Medical bills – including those incurred at the time of the accident, and any that may be long-term.
- Adaptations to your home or vehicle
- Loss of earnings, or a reduction in earning capacity
- Pain, suffering and emotional distress
How Can We Help?
If you find yourself the victim of a personal injury, knowing how to move forwards can be a real challenge – and this is where we can help. Our team of experienced attorneys will work to ensure that you receive the justice, support and compensation you deserve, and help you to rebuild your life.
