Common Injuries
Seen in Personal Injury Claims
Personal injuries can happen at any time in the
workplace. Similarly, they can occur due to accidents, mishaps and negligence
on the part of business establishments. From slips and falls to bodily harm,
there are common injuries seen in personal injury claims. These usually include
whiplash and neck sprain, which are directly associated with car accidents or
small fender-benders.
Similarly, wrenched and sprained backs are common
with falls in retail and commercial venues. Neurological issues and vision problems
can also be attributed to personal injuries sustained at the office or in other
areas. With this in mind, here are some essentials related to personal injury
claims and how best to expedite restitution.
The Most Common
Injuries
The most common injuries in personal injury cases
involve the head and neck areas. For example: a wooden plank that falls and
hits a person on the head can result in migraines and neck tension. This
usually happens at home improvement centers, which are notorious for causing injuries
to people of all ages. In these cases, an attorney will discuss the best ways
to file a personal injury claim and seek damages. With years of extensive legal
expertise, he or she will also gather vital evidence – which is needed to sue
the company or business in question. Here are some vital steps taken in
ensuring maximum payout for damages incurred by commercial negligence:
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Detailed doctors reports will be
needed to analyze and asses the severity of your injuries. This includes scans,
MRI, neurological reports and other important documents.
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Your attorney will review all
materials needed, while helping you file a timely personal injury claim.
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The responsible party may also
request you to see their physician to correlate with your primary care physician’s
findings. However, you must keep your doctor and lawyer in the loop at all
times to prevent any problems and issues
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Workplace accidents will require
victims to also see company doctors. Use the same technique in keeping your
legal team and primary doctor in the loop.
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It is important to keep a log of
all doctor’s visits, as well as contact with your insurance provider and that
of the responsible parties.
Whiplash and
Sudden Jerks of the Neck
Whiplash is perhaps the most common injury in
personal injury claims. However, you do not have to be involved in a car
accident to experience this trauma. Again, negligence at the workplace – or
business venues – can also result in neck sprains and tension. No truer is this
than with slips and falls, which also result in sprained backs, broken bones,
or even ligament and tendon damages.
If planning to file a personal injury claim or
lawsuit, it is important to take photos of the area where the incident occurred.
This can show if there were obstacles or hurdles that were in your path, as
well as any liquids that were on the floor. You must take these images – or
have a witness take them – ASAP before the store has a chance to remove these objects or wipe their negligence
away.
Back Sprains and
Spinal Compression
Back sprains are also considered common personal
injuries. However, any type of extensive back trauma – resulting from product
liability or medical malpractice – can be ground for lawsuit and damages. This is especially true if corrective
surgical procedures were botched. It can also relate to defective medical
support accessories, such as casts, harnesses or support wraps. Again, it is
important to consult with a legal attorney should you experience any injuries
due to medical procedures or defective products. The same also extends to
defective automobiles, electronics, or anything that has supposedly passed
stringent requirements for public safety.
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