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A personal injury is described as any harm caused to a person, such as a broken bone, a cut, or a bruise. Any type of bodily injury as a result of an attack, negligence, or accident can also be categorized as a the same, and you can file a lawsuit to recover damages from whoever is responsible for your injuries.

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On average, 11,200 disabling accidental injuries take place every hour each year. Falls are the most common accident at construction sites.

Each year, nearly 11,000 Americans suffer a traumatic spinal cord injury. Many of them suffer permanent disabilities.

Workers Compensation claims are also handled by personal injury lawyers. The purpose of workers’ compensation, is to provide assistance when a worker is harmed (including a worsened preexisting condition) that arises in the scope of employment. This means that anyone personally injured while working or through work-related matters. If payments from workers comp run out and you still need financial help contact our lawyers for options.

Personal injuries can also be any injury resulting from libel, slander, malicious prosecution, or false arrest, any bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death sustained by any person and caused by an occurrence for which the state, or anyone else may be held liable.

Common causes of injuries include:

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Defective Products
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Bus Accidents
  • Animal Bites
  • Wrongful Death
  • Slip and Fall
  • Workplace Injuries
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents Head & Brain trauma
  • Nursing Home Abuse

What are Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries are serious injuries to the head often resulting in severe and permanent damage to the brain. A bone may break or fracture when the force applied against it is greater than the strength of the bone itself. The severity of the fracture depends on several factors including the victim's overall health, age, and type of impact.

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Your Personal Injury Settlement May Vary

The amount of a personal injury settlement can vary from state to state and case to case.

All matters involving settlements for personal injury should be discussed with a personal injury lawyer. If you think you are entitled to a settlement for personal injury, speak to a lawyer.


Medical Bills Can Be Included in a Bodily Injury Claim

The term bodily injury claim usually refers to a personal injury claim. Economic Damages would include, but aren't limited to lost wages, medical bills,rental car expenses, etc. General damages include pain, suffering, humiliation and distress.

If you settle your bodily injury claim, it must include all the types of damages available to you, or you'll likely lose your right to recover for those losses.


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