When people are going about their day, they usually do not think they will get hurt, even if they are doing a “risky” activity like skydiving or working a job where getting hurt may be more common. However, serious injuries happen to countless Americans every day in Southaven and beyond. These injuries can require intensive medical procedures and long-term treatment, both of which can become incredibly expensive – even with the help of insurance policies.
If you are hurt in Southaven, we can help. Our lawyers have represented many plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits, so we have the experience to know what it takes to win these cases. We can gather evidence, talk to witnesses, opposing lawyers, defendants, and other parties, and prepare a strong argument for you to take to court so you can get the financial compensation you deserve.
To get a free case review from our personal injury lawyers, call Howe Law at (844) 876-4357.
What Can We Represent You for in a Southaven, MS Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury lawsuits can arise in a lot of different situations. You will need to discuss your case with our personal injury lawyers to figure out the best method to start working towards justice and compensation for your injuries, and that starts with explaining your accident in as much detail as possible so we know the factual basis on which to build your claim.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are a common way for people to get injured. Even with modern safety features, people can still suffer severe injuries like broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, cuts, puncture wounds, bruises, and abrasions.
There are many reasons that a car accident could happen. In many cases, it is an error on the driver’s part. Speeding, going through red lights and stop signs, and ignoring other traffic laws are common reasons that drivers cause car crashes. Additionally, car accidents can also be caused by mechanical failures in the vehicle, such as malfunctioning brakes or faulty transmissions. Those accidents can be said to be caused by “defects,” and you can sue the relevant designer or manufacturer in those cases.
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can be incredibly destructive because of the sheer size of commercial trucks when compared to sedans, SUVs, and other privately owned motor vehicles. Injuries victims of truck accidents get are often “life-altering,” even after the victim undergoes treatment. If you were injured in a truck crash, you may be able to sue the driver, trucking company, trucker manufacturer, or other parties depending on the facts of your case.
Bus Accidents
Like truck accidents, bus accidents are dangerous because buses are larger than the vast majority of privately owned vehicles. Additionally, there is a much greater risk that multiple people will be hurt in bus accidents since buses frequently have multiple passengers inside them.
Premises Liability
If you get hurt because of a problem with someone’s property, you can sue them in a premises liability lawsuit. The idea behind premises liability is that property owners should make sure that their property is safe for people who may enter it. For example, if a supermarket does not mark a spill with a “wet floor sign” or fails to clean it up in time, and you then slip on that spill and get hurt, you can sue the supermarket for causing your injuries.
Workplace Accidents
People who work in construction, on a factory floor, or in a warehouse may be more likely to get hurt on the job than people who work in other environments like an office. Accordingly, you may be able to either sue your employer or another party for your injuries or work through a work injury compensation program to get the financial help you need after a workplace injury.
Wrongful Death
Sadly, many events that can lead to serious injuries may also result in the death of the victim. When that happens, you can file what is called a wrongful death lawsuit to get justice and compensation for their loss. Wrongful death lawsuits can play out in much the same way as other personal injury cases. However, there are some procedural differences between wrongful death lawsuits and other personal injury claims, so you should discuss your case with our personal injury lawyers.
Damages in Southaven, MS Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you are successful in court, you will be awarded damages as compensation. Damages are how courts try to counteract the effects of an accident and get the plaintiff to a similar position to where they were before they got hurt. Of course, depending on the extent and nature of your injuries, this may not be literally possible, so financial compensation is the form that virtually all damages in personal injury cases take.
Compensatory Damages
Compensatory damages will likely make up the bulk of what you ask for in a personal injury claim. These damages are meant to offset the effects of the accident the defendant caused. Examples of things you can seek compensatory damages for include medical bills, lost income and opportunity to earn future income, and pain and suffering – both physical and emotional.
Punitive Damages
In addition to compensatory damages, you can ask the court to award you punitive damages in some circumstances. Punitive damages are not meant to offset the effects of your injuries. Instead, they are meant to punish the defendant for especially bad conduct. Per Miss. Code Ann. § 11-1-65, you can only get punitive damages if you can prove that the defendant was more than just negligent with “clear and convincing” evidence, so you should discuss your claim with our personal injury lawyers to figure out if seeking punitive damages makes sense in your case.
Speak with Our Southaven, MS Personal Injury Lawyers About Your Case
Howe Law’s personal injury lawyers can assist you with your claim when you call our office at (844) 876-4357.
