Answers To Most Commonly Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law

You are minding your own business, walking down your quiet neighborhood street and from out of nowhere; a limb half the size of the Titanic comes crashing down right in front of you. Youre knocked to the ground and you look up to see the mammoth rotten tree limb that almost claimed your life, came from an old Oak tree that must have been planted during the Civil War. Just behind the old tree is a nice home. Should the owners of the property been more vigilant and thought about the old tree rotting? Your arm is throbbing where the limb landed on you--who is responsible for your medical expenses? Were the owners of the property negligent by not maintaining the tree in a reasonable manner?

These are all good questions, and here well answer the most frequently asked questions about personal injury law.

What is personal injury law?
Thats a very good question. Personal injury law is a specific branch of law which governs injuries caused by negligence, professional malpractice, or lack of care to either life or property that would otherwise be expected from a reasonable and prudent individual. There are laws, or torts which are in place to help those injured either physically or mentally, claim rightful compensation due them.

What is an example of mental injury?
Very good question! Thanks for asking! Most states have an emotional distress tort of some sort on their books. Ironically, the tort called the Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress tort and covers the following: An intentional or reckless act that is extreme and outrageous which results in severe emotional distress: Actually causes the severe emotional distress; and results in damages including special damages. You do not need to suffer physical trauma under the tort of Intentional Infliction.

What are some of the most common successful personal injury lawsuits?
Some of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits are car accident lawsuits, medical malpractice lawsuits, and product liability lawsuits. If you are involved in an accident due to another persons negligence or intentional actions, you are always able to fill a lawsuit and receive possible compensation. Injuries, property damage, medical bills, pain and suffering all can be possible actions that increase award probabilities.

Can I recover lost wages due to an injury?
You bet you can, and were not talking Las Vegas here either. Many times injuries require healing time which mandates you stay out of work--thus losing earned wages. Your attorney will answer all your questions about personal injury law.