Types Of Personal Injury Cases
If you have been injured by the negligent, reckless, or malicious actions of another, you may have a strong case for personal injury damages in New York. Your New York personal injury case is unique to your accident and injuries. You should consult with a seasoned New York personal injury attorney if you believe your injuries or the injuries suffered by a loved one resulted from someone’s negligent actions.
Here are a few common types of personal injury lawsuits in New York:
Traffic Accidents
A personal injury claim can be filed by anyone involved in an accident that is someone else’s fault. Motorists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists, and other passengers can file a personal injury claim against a negligent car driver, truck driver and trucking company, or another negligent party. Common examples of traffic accidents warranting a personal injury claim in New York include:
- Lane change accidents
- Speeding
- Rear-end collisions
- Crosswalk accidents
- Reckless driving
- Drunk driving
- Hit and run accidents
Workplace Accidents
Your employer is responsible for your safety and well-being at the workplace or when operating within your work responsibilities even when not at the workplace. Sometimes third parties, such as equipment manufacturers, maintenance agencies, or construction site sub-contractor may also be held liable for workplace injuries, which give rise to personal injury claims. Typical workplace accidents that may constitute grounds for workers’ compensation as well as personal injury lawsuits in New York are:
- Slip and fall accidents (loose cables, wet floor, etc.)
- Heavy machinery accidents
- Faulty equipment
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Lack of personal protective equipment
- Lifting heavy objects
Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall accidents can often be traced back to the negligence of a property owner or government agency. You can hold the at-fault party responsible for your injuries by proving they owed you a duty of care and the duty of care was breached. These are a few common reasons for slip and fall accidents:
- Presence of ice on sidewalks
- Weak handrails
- Poorly maintained roads and pavements
- Broken stairs
- Defective elevators
- Wet floors
- Lack of warning signs
Construction Site Accidents
Essentially, the primary reason for accidents on construction sites is due to falling off a scaffold, roof, or ladder. Fall accidents make up 60% of construction site accidents in New York as per a report released by OSHA. Other causes of construction site accidents include:
- Scaffolding collapse
- Falling from a height
- Forklift accidents
- Falling construction debris
- Insufficient protection during excavation work
- Lack of safety gear
- Use of unsafe construction tools and equipment
- Electrocution
- Fires and explosions
Injuries Due to Medical Negligence
Medical negligence covers all those injuries that are the result of poor-quality care or error on part of a healthcare facility or professional. Medical malpractice lawsuits may involve:
- Surgical Errors
- Problems in Diagnosis
- Treatment Mistakes
- Medication Errors
- Anesthesia Errors
- Birthing Negligence
- Delays in Treatment
- Faulty Medical Equipment
Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse
Residents of an elder care facility or nursing home are vulnerable to the negligent actions of staff or other residents. These are a few types of incidents that can occur in a nursing home resulting in personal injury:
- Poor resident hygiene
- Using chemical or physical restraints
- Loss or lack of mobility
- Social or emotional abuse
- Financial abuse
- Sexual abuse
Dog Bites
If a dog attacks you and causes injuries, you may be able to file a dog bite claim with the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance policy. Under New York law, under certain circumstances, the owner and custodians of dogs are held ‘strictly liable’. This means they are responsible for any injury and damages caused even when they used reasonable care for controlling the dog.
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