What are Personal Injury Claims and how can a West Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer help you?
A personal injury claim begins after an individual sustains an injury caused by another individual. The person that causes the injury is known as the at-fault party. The at-fault party may injure an individual by accident and sometimes, intentionally. Importantly, an at-fault party may not just be an individual party but could be an entity such as a municipality or business. A person may sustain a personal injury from numerous possibilities such as the following:
- Motor Vehicle Collision;
- Motorcycle Accident;
- Workplace Accident;
- Medical Malpractice;
- Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect;
- Slip & Fall;
- Defective Product;
- Dog Bite;
- And Many More.
After sustaining a personal injury, the individual will seek compensation, or damages, from the at-fault party for the injuries that were caused. There are numerous damages that can be caused by the at-fault party such as the following:
- Spinal Cord Injuries;
- Traumatic Brain Injuries;
- Broken Bones;
- Whiplash;
- Soft Tissue Injuries;
- Lacerations;
- Amputation;
- Wrongful Death;
- And Many More.
The types of damages the injured party will seek consist of economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are tangible damages meaning you can put a specific numeric value on them. Essentially, these damages are the financial loss the injured party has experienced, or will experience, as a result of the at-fault party. Examples of economic damages are property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and replacement services. Non-economic damages are intangible damages meaning you cannot put a specific numeric value on the damage caused by the at-fault party. The most common example of non-economic damages are pain and suffering.
The sole purpose of a West Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer is to acquire compensation from the at-fault party for the damages caused to their client. At Salango Legal Firm, we understand the problems you are facing and the difficulties you will face when dealing with a personal injury matter. We pride ourselves on assisting people through these life-changing events and work hard achieving compensation the injured party deserves. If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, contact Salango Legal Firm at (304) 932-0394 for your free consultation.