Personal injury stands to be one of the largest areas of civil law in the U.S. Anyone can file the legal paperwork—from individuals or large corporations to insurance companies. In order to save money, they choose not to hire lawyers to help them.
To date, many Americans still do not know their constitutional rights. As a result, most personal injury cases do not even go to court; rather, they are settled by arbitration. Parties involved usually negotiate so that they can reach a settlement, which is suitable for everyone.
Here are three common types of personal injury cases:
1. Automobile accidents
A study revealed that over 200,000 vehicle accidents happen in Florida every year, with over half of them causing personal injuries, and over 2,000 resulting in fatalities.
These alarming numbers clearly show that Florida drivers often do not follow the rules of the road, and therefore, cause injury to innocent victims.
2. Slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents normally occur due to weather conditions or due to liquid spills or other hazardous materials in public places.
These types of accidents usually become premises liability accidents, which can be complex personal injury cases.
3. Premises liability accidents
As mentioned briefly above, another common personal injury case is an accident that takes place in a public place that involves a defective condition.
This could be an accident when a person trips and falls due to uneven, broken, defective condition on a crosswalk or sidewalk, for example.
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The responsibility for these types of liabilities has shifted to private property owners. While state governments may still be held accountable for injuries incurred due to falls on broken and defective sidewalks in front of one or even two family homes, commercial properties or dwellings of larger sizes are now under the control of private owner’s when it comes to repair and maintenance.
Many people suffer injury on daily basis as a result of accidents, however, most people do not clearly understand what their constitutional rights are for compensation concerning such injuries or even how to protect and pursue those rights.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident, at work or even in a public place, then they may be eligible for compensation. However, the statute of limitations in the state of Florida is four years for personal injury cases. Therefore, it is important to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
At Glotzer & Kobren, we will clearly outline to you your compensation rights in relation to the injury you have incurred and how you can protect your rights. Call now at 561-361-8677 for a free consultation.