Personal Injury

"Personal injury" is the term used for a field of civil law in which a plaintiff (the injured) is seeking compensation for his or her injuries from the defendant (a person or legal entity) that is alleged to have been the cause of the injuries. A personal injury is a physical or mental injury to an individual that is due to someone else's negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm.

Many Types of Personal Injury

The possible instances in which a personal injury may arise are numerous. The following is a list of only the most common categories of personal injury circumstances:

• Airplane Crashes
• Back and Neck Injuries
• Birth Defects
• Car Accidents
• SUV & Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• Dangerous or Defective Products (Product Liability)
• Dog Bites
• Exposure to Toxins
• Home Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Participation in Sports
• Physical Injuries
• Workplace Accidents (Workers' Compensation cases)
• Wrongful Death

Personal Injury Consequences

When a person is injured (or killed) due to the negligence of or harm from another, the physical and/or mental damage may be apparent immediately, or there may be a delay before the damages are seen.

The range of personal injuries is extremely broad and includes such damages as:

• traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• spinal cord damage and paralysis
• loss of hearing and memory
• severe burns
• broken backs and ruptured discs
• chronic pain syndrome
• amputated limbs
• respiratory problems related to mold

Financial Compensation for a Personal Injury

An individual or family harmed by a personal injury or wrongful death is entitled to recover financial compensation when it is proven that the injury/death is the legal responsibility of the defendant. The losses that may be eligible for compensation include:

• Medical bills
• Loss of enjoyment
• Loss of love and affection
• Lost wages, including overtime
• Mental disability
• Pain and suffering
• Physical disability
• Property damage

Discuss Your Circumstances with a Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been injured or affected by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm of another person or entity, contact our firm to arrange a no-fee consultation. We look forward to helping you.

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Suite 215
Lowell, MA 01852

Tel: 800-483-9219