What is Personal Injury Law

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• Have you suffered any injuries caused by someone?
  Were you involved in an accident because of
  someone elses negligence?

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• Personal injury law is a tort lawsuit where the
  plaintiff got injured because of the wrongful
  actions of someone else. Most of the personal
  injuries happen due to the negligence of another
  party.

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• The main aim of a personal injury lawsuit is to
  receive compensation from the one who caused the
  injury or harm.
• In simple terms, personal injury law aims to
  right any wrongs that others have caused.

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• You should consider hiring a personal injury
  attorney if you have suffered injuries due to the
  negligence of another. The expertise of a
  Virginia personal injury attorney can help you
  claim the compensation you need for your medical
  care and other related expenses.

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• Common Types of Personal Injury Cases
• Vehicle Accidents
• Car accidents are the most common cause of
  personal injury cases in the United States. Over
  1000 people get injured every day due to crashes
  involving a distracted driver. In 2015 alone, the
  total number of people injured due to distracted
  driving was more than 391,000!

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• Anyone can suffer an injury in a vehicle
  accident. However, if its the fault of another
  party, you can consult a personal injury lawyer
  to discuss your legal options.
• Medical Malpractice
• Medical malpractice involves injuries inflicted
  due to the carelessness of medical practitioners.
  It can range from misdiagnosis to surgical
  errors. These cases are very complex, and you
  should consider hiring an attorney as soon as
  possible.

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• Slip Fall
• Slip and fall case is another common type of
  personal injury case. Property owners have legal
  obligations to keep their property free of
  hazards. However, anyone can slip on a spill and
  fall in a store, sidewalk, or even private
  residence.
• Personal injury attornies can investigate and
  determine if the property owners oversight led
  to the injury.

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• Dog Bites
• The laws for owner responsibility for dog bites
  vary from state to state. However, in most dog
  bite cases, the owner of the dog is going to be
  liable for dog bite damages. If you get attacked
  by a dog, you should hire an attorney because
  cases are complex.

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• Wrongful Death
• Any death resulting from the negligence or
  misconduct of another falls under Wrongful
  death. It can arise from construction accidents,
  neglect at a nursing home, car accident, and
  more. The wrongful death laws aim to provide
  financial support for widows and orphans.

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• End Words
• Whether you got into an accident by a drunk
  driver, a fall on a wet floor or medical
  malpractice, you should get compensation for the
  damage. These can include medical costs, lost
  income, pain, suffering, diminished earning
  capacity, and negative impact on your lifestyle.

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• The exact damages available in a personal injury
  claim will depend on the specific circumstances
  of your case. However, an experienced Virginia
  personal injury attorney like Mark Thomas
  Crossland, P.C. can evaluate your claim, help you
  identify all responsible parties, and seek the
  full measure of damages.