If you or someone you love recently sustained a personal injury, life can be understandably challenging; however, you are not alone. Despite the stressful medical bills, time out of work and other difficulties you may be facing, there are legal resources available that may be able to help. These are three of the most common reasons people file personal injury lawsuits.
1. Vehicle and motorcycle accidents
In 2021, nearly 43,000 Americans died in motor vehicle accidents, and millions more sustained non-fatal injuries. With these numbers in mind, it is unsurprising that vehicle and motorcycle accidents make the top of the list for personal injury cases. Even though someone may not die from a car-related injury, it can still lead to a lifelong disability with accompanying medical expenses.
2. Nursing home abuse and neglect
Another common cause for many personal injury lawsuits is nursing home abuse and neglect. While many older adults have comfortable experiences in nursing homes, many individuals have faced incidents of mental, physical and financial abuse. If someone you know has encountered such abuse, you should report it immediately.
3. Slip and fall accidents
When you are at a store or restaurant and see a yellow caution sign for a wet floor, there is a good reason it is there. As another leading cause of personal injury lawsuits, slip and fall accidents often happen when someone is walking in public and he or she is unaware of a wet floor or other falling hazard.
Dealing with a personal injury is never easy, but know that you are not alone. If you or a loved one has encountered one of these common situations, there are legal resources to help.
