There are many different types of injuries and accidents that can lead to an injuries claim. Typically, an injury claim is filed if there is someone who can be held responsible for the injury and be made to compensate for lost wages and medical bills. Personal injuries claims can be the result of a workplace injury. In this case, worker' compensation would be responsible for compensating the victim; however, if workers compensation is not enough, an attorney should be contacted to file a claim. One of the first things that will be done, regardless of the type of injuries claim, is to locate any witnesses and to inform the negligent party of the intent to file an injury claim. Time is of the essence in filing injuries claim as there are statutes of limitations that must be adhered too. Other common causes of injury claims include medical malpractice, defective products, automobile accidents, animal bites, slip and fall, catastrophic injuries, aviation accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, boat accidents, and nursing home abuse. Each of these types of injury claims can be handled by attorneys who specialize in the particular type of case.