The Licatesi Law Group is a personal injury firm in New York that is dedicated to assisting individuals who have been through accidents and sustained injuries to navigate the life-altering events of a personal injury accident. Personal injury law is a way to protect individuals who have sustained injuries due to some sort of negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Knowing your rights and the types of injuries that may fall under personal injury law is important when seeking fair compensation after your accident.

WHAT IS PERSONAL INJURY LAW?

Personal injury law can cover a large range of incidents where someone is harmed due to another's actions or failure of an action. Usually, it is based on negligence which is when someone fails to exercise reasonable care which results in another person becoming injured. Personal injury law can also include intentional acts, assault, and strict liability in relation to defective products.

COMMON TYPES OF INJURIES

Personal injury law covers several types of injuries such as injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents, slip and all accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, dog bites, animal attacks, and wrongful death claims. Motor vehicle accidents include car, motorcycle, truck, and pedestrian accidents. The usual injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents include broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Slip and fall accidents can include premise liability which is when the law holds property owners accountable for maintenance and having a safe environment. These slip and fall accidents can lead to broken bones, head injuries, back injuries, and sometimes permanent disabilities. Workplace accidents involve workers compensation laws, and some can result in personal injury claims like when a third-party manufacturer is involved. Common injuries from these workplace accidents include falls, burns, and stress injuries. Medical malpractice is when a healthcare provider fails in their standard of care within their specific field and a patient suffers the consequences of that failure. Some medical malpractice may include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and medication errors. Product liability is when a defective product causes injuries from faulty machinery, dangerous drugs, or unsafe consumer products. Dog bites and animal attacks in New York dog owners can be held liable for injuries that their pet causes. Dog bites and animal attacks can result in physical injuries, infections, and sometimes emotional trauma. Wrongful death is when an accident or intentional act leads to the death of an individual, so the surviving family members are able to pursue a wrongful death claim. Families in wrongful death claims are able to pursue financial and emotional losses suffered by the family due to the loss.

WHY CONTACTING AN ATTORNEY IS CRUCIAL

It is crucial to reach out to a dedicated personal injury firm after you or a loved one is injured. The Licatesi Law Group has a group of dedicated and skilled attorneys ready to assist you and your family with understanding your rights, navigating the complexities of the law, maximizing your compensation, proving negligence, and minimizing the stress of dealing with the aftermath of an injury. Personal injury law exists to protect those who have been harmed through no fault of their own. If you or a loved have been injured contact The Licatesi Law Group for a complimentary consultation so we can guide you through the legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve.