A Personal Injury is any type of injury that was caused by someone else’s negligence. This includes car accidents, slip-and-falls, dog bites, and even wrongful death.
Whether on the road, in a store, or just out and about, a personal injury claim can happen anywhere. Even if your injury happened on the job, you may still have a personal injury case (although in this situation you may also have a Worker’s Compensation claim).
In California, the law states that a negligent person is responsible for all of the damages that they cause. This includes:
- Medical Bills
- Future Medical Costs
- Lost Wages
- Future Earning Capacity
- Pain
- Suffering
- Inconvenience
- Disfigurement
- Other things that you can’t put a price tag on
The most common type of personal injury cases are auto accidents. However, any negligently caused injury can result in a personal injury case. Here are some examples:
- A negligent driver rear-ends someone
- A store’s wet floor causes a slip-and-fall
- A company makes a defective ladder that breaks when a man climbs it
- A dog owner allows it’s dog to bite someone
- A forklift driver runs over a pedestrian’s foot
These are just some examples of personal injury cases. Personal injury cases in this state are subject to California’s Statute of Limitations. This is a law that says you can lose your right to recover for your personal injury claim if you do not file a lawsuit within a certain time from your accident. The time limit can vary based on the circumstances.
If you think you may have a case, call Schwinghamer Law today to make sure you protect your rights.