Personal injuries can occur in many different ways, and each case is unique. However, some types of personal injury cases are more common than others. In this article, we’ll explore the five most common types of personal injury cases in New York.
The Big 5
Motor Vehicle Accidents: Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents are among the most common causes of personal injury in New York.
These accidents can result in serious injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
Slip and Fall Accidents: Slip and fall accidents can occur on private or public property due to dangerous conditions such as wet floors,
uneven surfaces, and poorly lit areas. These accidents can result in injuries such as broken bones, head injuries, and back injuries.
Medical Malpractice: Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide the proper standard of care, resulting in
injury or death. Examples of medical malpractice include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication errors.
Product Liability: Product liability cases involve injuries caused by defective products such as faulty car parts, defective medical
devices, or contaminated food products. These cases can result in serious injuries or death.
Wrongful Death: Wrongful death cases occur when someone dies due to the negligence or intentional act of another person or entity. These cases can involve car accidents, medical malpractice, or workplace accidents.
A Common Theme
No matter the type of case, one common theme that ties them all together is Negligence. The elements of negligence are “(1) a duty owed by the defendant to the plaintiff, (2) a breach thereof, and (3) injury proximately resulting therefrom” (Solomon v. City of New York, 66 N.Y.2d 1026, 1027, 499 N.Y.S.2d 392, 489 N.E.2d 1294). “The existence and scope of a duty of care is a question of law for the courts entailing the consideration of relevant policy factors” (Church v. Callanan Indus., 99 N.Y.2d 104, 110–111, 752 N.Y.S.2d 254, 782 N.E.2d 50).
In other words, negligence requires a showing that someone was responsible for someone else – like motor vehicle operators to others on the roadway or a landlord for a person that comes onto their property. Something happens that causes injury to a person, and that something happening is attributed to the failure of someone else to do something, like failing to signal before turning, or failing to fix a cracked sidewalk that causes someone to fall. Your attorney at the Bulldog Law Group can help you learn about responsible parties in your case, and how to hold them accountable.
Contact the Bulldog Law Group to Learn More
If you or someone you love has been injured in any of these types of personal injury cases, it’s important to seek legal representation
from a New York licensed attorney who has experience handling these types of cases. The Bulldog Law Group has a team of experienced personal injury lawyers who can help you navigate the legal process and get the compensation you deserve.
Contact the Bulldog Law Group today to schedule a free consultation and find out how we can help you with your personal injury case.