What Are The Most Common Personal Injury Cases?

The most common personal injury cases involve automobile accidents. Other common types include slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and product defects. The types of injuries that occur in these cases depend on the circumstances of the accident, the nature of the defect, and the person's age.

Many cases of personal injury involve the use of automobiles. Accidents that happen in cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even bicycles can cause serious injuries. A person can be injured because of negligent behavior on the part of another driver. A driver can be injured when he or she hits a pedestrian, gets into a car crash, or is involved in an accident with a vehicle that has defective parts.

Pedestrians are especially vulnerable to injury because they have no control over the movements of vehicles, and no protection from them. Pedestrians are injured by hitting cars, being hit by cars, or being struck by objects thrown out of moving vehicles.

A person can also get hurt in a home, on the job, or in a public space. Home accidents often involve falling objects, furniture, and appliances. If a person is injured in an industrial setting, it can result from workplace machinery or equipment malfunctioning.

A person can also injure himself or herself because of dangerous products. Products that fail to work as intended can cause injury. The nature of the product can affect the type of injury sustained.

A person who is injured by a defective product can sue the manufacturer of the product for compensation. A person can also bring a product liability claim against a party other than the manufacturer, such as a retailer or repair shop. The plaintiff can also sue someone who put out a defective product that harmed someone else.

In some cases, a person can get hurt because he or she was not aware of a problem with the product. For example, a person who buys a defective refrigerator can file a product liability claim.

When a person is injured in a car accident, he or she should take photographs of the scene of the accident and the damage to the car. Photographs can help a person prove the extent of the damage and help determine if there was negligence on the part of the other driver. A person can also take photographs of the injuries that he or she has suffered. A doctor can help document these injuries.

In addition to taking pictures of the scene of the accident, a person can also gather information from witnesses. A witness's statement is important in proving that the other driver was negligent. A witness's statements can also help the case if the person is suing the other driver.

Goshen Personal Injury Lawyers

The legal team at the Goshen Personal Injury Attorneys has extensive experience handling complex personal injury claims in New York. Our firm has more than 70 years of combined experience helping clients recover damages for their injuries. We are proud to provide free initial consultations, and offer contingency fee agreements that are fully explained to our clients before the case is filed.

Our personal injury attorneys represent clients throughout the state, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Utica. We also serve clients in Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Putnam County, Fairfield County, and Dutchess County.

We have been successfully litigating personal injury claims for decades. Our firm's lawyers have tried many cases and have won verdicts and settlements. We know what it takes to achieve victory, and we are confident that we can achieve the same for you.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured due to the negligence of another person, contact our firm. You will find our team to be highly skilled, highly professional, and deeply committed to achieving justice for our clients.

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