Personal injury refers to the area of law involving the unintentional physical or emotional injury of a person by another person, company, or entity. Under personal injury law, accident and injury victims are entitled to be compensated if they can prove the accident or injury was caused by another person’s negligence. Proving negligence is an essential element in any personal injury case, as the victim will not be able to successfully recover compensation without doing so. Thus the need to contact The Clark Law Office, experienced trial attorneys who have recovered millions of dollars for injury victims, with multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements to their credit. Our Lansing injury lawyers can quickly preserve your rights and investigate the facts before time and inattention erodes memories and physical evidence. Negligence refers to recklessness or carelessness that leads to an accident or injury. Negligence can be committed in many ways, including:
Motor Vehicle Accident Cases:
- Driving under the influence
- Failing to pay attention
- Falling asleep at the wheel
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Truck Accidents
- Medical Malpractice Cases:
Failing to act in accordance with the accepted standard of medical care
- Failing to properly diagnose a patient
- Misdiagnosing a patient
- Failing to get patient consent
- Misreading a chart or machine
Premises Liability | Workplace Accidents | Slip and Falls:
- Failing to ensure premises are free of potential hazards or dangers
- Failing to repair or fix broken equipment on the premises
- Failing to provide adequate security
Defective Products:
- Failing to check the product for a design or manufacturing defect
- Failing to provide instructional materials or warning labels
Recovering Damages
In addition to proving negligence, you must also establish that the negligence caused your injuries. Once negligence and causation have been proven, you will be entitled to recover compensation for your:
- Medical Bills
- Future Medical Bills
- Lost Wages
- Lost Earning Capacity
- Pain and Suffering
- Emotional Distress
- Decreased Quality of Life