Personal Injuries that Require a Lawyer
When should I seek an attorney?
Injuries sustained in auto accidents often can be attributed to a negligent party or a roadway defect. As stated by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) (www.cdc.gov): "In the United States, motor vehicleârelated injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 1â34, and nearly 5 million people sustain injuries that require an emergency department visit. The economic impact is also notable: motor vehicle crashes cost around $230 billion in 2000". Typical injuries directly caused by motor vehicle accidents include:
⢠Brain Injury
⢠Broken Limbs
⢠Spinal Cord Injury
Slip, Trip and Fall injuries account for the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma according to the CDC. Common outcomes linked to falls include:
⢠Hip Fractures
⢠Head Traumas
⢠Spine, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm and hand fractures
⢠Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Many times the cause of a fall is attributed to the negligence on the part of the property or business owner. If the owner does no exercise proper maintenance, they may be liable to give compensation to the victim for their injuries.
Other Instances where you are highly recommended to speak to an experienced injury lawyer:
⢠Burn Injuries that can be caused from auto accidents, gasoline spills, explosions, steam or hot water, defective products, building fires, industrial or electrical accidents.
⢠Construction accidents due to falls, chemical exposure, nail gun injuries, electrocution, burns, or being hit by equipment or falling objects.
⢠Dangerous Drugs- where the marketed drug in question was defective at the time it was sold.
⢠Medical Malpractice- If you or a loved one has sustained personal injuries due to medical malpractice, it is highly recommended that you speak with an experienced injury lawyer.
⢠Product liability involving traditional retail products (automobiles, medical devices, electrical machinery, etc.).
⢠Product liability involving non-traditional products (siding on houses, defective air/heating systems, etc.).
This article was provided by Georgia personal injury attorneys Henry Spiegel Milling LLP, 866-959-3877, www.hsm-law.com. Visit the site more info about Georgia personal injury.