In Washington, personal injuries are classified by the event that caused them. The circumstances in which these injuries were produced define the liability of the defendant. They also dictate the type of monetary award that the victim receives. The following are the type of cases managed by a personal injury attorney.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
A medical malpractice lawsuit is a legal action taken against a medical doctor that failed to provide adequate health care to their patients. These cases indicate that an error has occurred that led to the patient being seriously injured. These cases could include surgical procedures, administration of the wrong medication, late diagnosis, or the installation of faulty medical devices. If the victim wins their case, they receive economic as well as punitive damages.
Automobile Accident Cases
An auto accident case proceeds to court if the at-fault driver fails to provide compensation to the victim. This compensation must cover the full cost of the victim’s medical expenses and auto repair requirements. If the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance, further penalties could apply to the case. However, in these cases, the attorney must prove that the victim didn’t share any of the blame for the accident.
Premise’s and Product’s Liabilities
These liabilities are also based on failure. For the premise’s liability, the victim became injured due to a failure to maintain the property. The victim became injured due to a hazard that was present inside the property. On the other hand, a product’s liability is created when a manufacturer is aware of a hazard with a product and releases it to the public. The hazard leads to the consumer’s injuries.
Dog Attack Cases
These incidents involve a dog whose owner failed to keep them under control. The victim sustained injuries after entering the property lawfully and without provoking the animal. This may include visitors who were invited to the home or service providers who were attacked while performing their job.
In Washington, personal injuries are presented to the court according to the failure that caused them. These cases may relate to a wide array of events including surgeries, auto accidents, and injuries caused by consumer-based products.
