Getting injured is not part of anyone’s daily plans. Nobody thinks constantly about getting sent to the hospital, going through subsequent physical therapy, and, in the process, racking up enormous medical bills. Because serious injuries come as a surprise, many victims are left taken aback, confused, frustrated, and simply wondering how to proceed.
If you were injured, seriously or otherwise, around Olive Branch, we are here for you. Our lawyers have advocated for countless clients who got hurt because someone else messed up, did not do their job properly, or was negligent in another way. Let us handle the legal process and hurdles that may arise while you focus on recovering and getting back to living your life.
Call the personal injury legal professionals with Howe Law at the number (844) 876-4357 and get a free review of your claim.
Types of Personal Injury Claims in Olive Branch
A personal injury case could be for a wide array of things. The only requirement is that the plaintiff got injured by some negligent act the defendant did. That definition does not exactly narrow things down. Some of the legal actions our personal injury attorneys can pursue on your behalf include:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto accidents and collisions involving vehicles of all kinds result in a countless number of personal injury lawsuits across the country. The fact of the matter is that there are so many vehicles on the road driven by so many people that something is bound to go wrong eventually. Whether you are suing for a car crash, truck accident, bus collision, or other incident involving motor vehicles, we have got you covered.
There are several common potential culprits for car, bus, truck, and motorcycle accidents. First and foremost, you should have our attorneys investigate the conduct of the driver who is responsible for the incident. If the driver was driving drunk or under the influence of drugs, speeding, driving too aggressively, or otherwise acting unreasonably or breaking traffic laws, you will likely have a civil claim against them – and there may also be a criminal trial against the driver.
You can also file a claim against vehicle manufacturers and designers if a problem with either your vehicle or another driver’s vehicle causes an accident that injures you. Who exactly you file against will depend on the nature of the defect.
Premises Liability
Should someone not take care of their property and you get injured as a result, you can file a lawsuit against the property owner for premises liability. Property owners have a duty to ensure their property does not have hazards that can hurt people who might enter it. This can include not just individuals whom the property owner invites onto the premises. In some cases, even someone trespassing onto a property may be able to file a claim under a theory of premises liability.
Construction Accidents
If you work in construction, you know how dangerous that job can potentially be. There are numerous hazards present at construction sites, among them the “fatal four” causes of fatalities on construction sites – getting struck by something, getting crushed, falling, and electrocution.
Depending on the nature of your claim, it may be better to go through a worker’s compensation program instead of pursuing a lawsuit, but our attorneys can examine your specific case and determine what the best course of action is for you to get you appropriate financial help.
Compensation in Olive Branch Personal Injury Claims
When a plaintiff proves that the defendant is liable for their injuries, the court awards them damages in the form of financial compensation. This is how courts try to rewind events and “undo” the accident for the plaintiff. Naturally, the nature of personal injury lawsuits makes literally turning back time impossible, so financial payouts get used as the next best thing.
Economic Damages
Economic damages come from things that can have their value easily demonstrated. First, you can get compensation for medical expenses you incurred because of your injuries. This can include both emergency treatment as well as long-term care that you need to deal with your injuries. Second, you can get economic damages based on lost opportunities to earn income. This can take a couple of different forms. If you missed time working and were not earning income because you were injured, you can get damages based on that lost income. Additionally, you can get damages based on a decrease in income if you had to take a less lucrative job because your injuries prevent you from working your prior job. Finally, if your condition after the accident is so severe that you can no longer work, you can get damages based on the income you would have earned for the rest of your career.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages come from things that do not have a paper trail or are not easy to show through tangible evidence. The most well-known thing under this category is “pain and suffering,” which refers to not just the physical pain and discomfort you experienced and continue to experience because of your injuries but also the mental and emotional toll of the accident.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are different from economic or non-economic damages because they do not “make you whole” but instead punish defendants. It is important to note that you cannot seek punitive damages in all circumstances. You have to prove more than mere negligence and, in many cases, show that they intentionally set out to hurt you. You should speak with our attorneys to see if claiming punitive damages is an effective strategy for you.
Discuss Your Claim with our Olive Branch Personal Injury Attorneys for Free
The personal injury attorneys at Howe Law provide free case reviews when you contact us by calling (844) 876-4357.
