Navigating Personal Injury Law – A Guide from Herbert Law Group
Have you been injured due to someone else’s actions? Personal injury law provides individuals who have suffered harm due to another person’s negligence to seek compensation. At Herbert Law Group, we specialize in personal injury law and are committed to helping you understand your legal rights and options.
Here’s an overview of personal injury law to help guide you through the legal process:
What is Personal Injury Law?
Personal injury law is a branch of law that deals with harm caused to an individual by another person’s or organization’s negligence. Personal injury claims arise from a variety of accidents such as car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, or a workplace accident.
Types of Personal Injury Cases
There are countless situations that could give rise to a personal injury claim. Here are some of the most common types of cases:
– Motor Vehicle Accidents: This is the most common type of personal injury case. Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents can cause serious, life-altering injuries.
– Slip and Fall Accidents: Slip and fall accidents are the second most common type of personal injury case. Property owners have a duty to maintain their premises and keep them safe for visitors and patrons.
– Medical Malpractice: Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider breaches the standard of care that’s required of them and the patient suffers an injury or damage as a result.
– Work-Related Accidents: Work-related accidents occur due to negligence in the workplace, and these injuries can be caused by machinery, faulty equipment, or lack of training.
Proving Negligence
In personal injury cases, the plaintiff must prove negligence by the defendant. Negligence is defined as a failure to take reasonable care that results in harm to another person. To prove negligence, the plaintiff must show that:
– The defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff
– The defendant breached that duty
– The breach caused harm, and the plaintiff was damaged
At Herbert Law Group, we know how to care for victims of negligence and will fight until we get the compensation you deserve. We believe in open communication and regular updates, so all our clients know what is going on all the time. Give us a call today.