A Look at Common Personal Injury Claims

The law provides avenues for individuals who have suffered injuries to obtain compensation for those injuries, provided they were caused by the negligent or reckless acts of another person. If you feel that your medical problems are someone else’s fault, you should contact a personal injury lawyer right away. A lawyer in Gaithersburg with experience in personal injury claims can help you understand your legal rights and options.

Traffic Accidents

Car accident claims comprise a significant percentage of personal injury cases. Each year, millions of people are involved in truck, car, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents. While some are lucky enough to escape with a few minor bruises, others may suffer from serious, perhaps even disabling injuries such as head trauma and the loss of limbs. Often, traffic accidents give rise to wrongful death claims. Wrongful death claims are typically filed by close family members of the decedent. They demand compensation for their loved one’s medical expenses and funeral costs, and for their mental anguish.

Product Liability

Thousands of product liability claims are filed each year by individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of a defectively designed or manufactured product. Product liability claims vary considerably in scope. A personal injury lawyer might file a claim on behalf of a parent whose child was injured by an unsafe toy, for example. Likewise, individuals who have suffered injuries from medical devices may file product liability claims.

Medical Malpractice

Physicians and other healthcare providers have a responsibility to uphold a widely accepted standard of care. You could have the basis for a medical malpractice claim if your lawyer can prove that your healthcare provider breached that standard of care and that those actions or inactions resulted in your injuries. One example of a medical malpractice claim is a birth injury case. If an obstetrician fails to perform an emergency C-section in time and the child suffers brain damage as a result of oxygen deprivation, the parents could file a lawsuit against the doctor.

Contact a Maryland Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you've been injured in an accident, you need to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Gaithersburg office directly at 301.840.0404 to schedule your free consultation.