In the broadest sense, any harm to a person, whether physical or mental or an infringement of rights. However, insurers often distinguish between, and provide different coverages for, bodily injuries and personal injuries. The latter comprise infringements of rights, such as defamation (libel or slander), false arrest, invasion of privacy, etc.

 

Personal injuries can come in many different forms and under many different circumstances. However, the most common categories of personal injury claims include:

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

• Automobile
• Commercial Vehicles
• Drunk Drivers/Dram Shop
• Tractor Trailer
• Underinsured Motorist
• SUV Roll Overs
• Truck Accidents
• Aircraft/Airline
• Plane Crashes
• Airplane Accidents
• Hit and Run
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Pedestrian
• Trains/Public Transportation
• Boating Accidents

It is important to remember that Statutes may limit the amount of time you have to bring a claim regarding your injury. As a result, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as your injury is known.

Personal Injury means 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 may be held liable.

In addition to a personal injury case, other issues which may require legal assistance after brain injury include competency and guardianship; determination of eligibility for federal and state entitlement programs and appeals, if necessary; estate planning; powers of attorney; separation and divorce; and criminal matters. Depending upon the complexity of the issues, the attorney you select to represent you in a personal injury case also may provide guidance in some or many of these areas, or help you find an attorney who specializes in the particular area of law required.

Personal injury case may afford a person whose brain injury resulted from the negligence of others the financial resources necessary to maximize recovery and/or provide for long-term care and support needs. State law, which includes personal injury case, is intended to encourage safety and discourage wrongful acts which cause injury. It attempts to provide fair and full compensation for the losses of individuals who have been wrongfully injured or killed. Lost income is an obvious loss. Other damages including pain, suffering, loss of earning capacity and enjoyment of life, as well as medical and rehabilitation services also can be awarded compensation when a judgment is made or a settlement reached.