What starts the need to file a personal injury claim? Well, there are a variety of personal injury causes that would necessitate the pursuit of a personal injury claim to seek proper compensation for the harm a person has suffered.
After all, when someone else’s negligence or recklessness causes you harm, the law provides this means for you to seek monetary compensation from the party responsible for your losses.
Learning about the common causes of personal injuries can be critical to staying informed and taking preventive measures to avoid such situations.
Common Causes of Personal Injuries in California
To start things off, let us look at what is perhaps the most prevalent cause of personal injuries in California and that is motor vehicle accidents. With extensive road and highway networks, high population density, and droves of visitors to the state each year, it is no wonder that the state of California has a significant number of motor vehicle accidents each year.
Car Accidents
Combine with this with the fact that dangerous driving behaviors such as distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence, and you have a crucial reminder to stay ever vigilant when on the road. Whether it is a fender bender or a more severe collision, the risk of suffering injuries in such a crash is ever-present.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are another common cause of personal injuries in California. With its diverse topography, California also experiences a wide range of weather conditions going from scorching summers to rainy winters.
The weather range can be a big contributing factor to hazardous walking conditions, particularly in public spaces. There are often slippery sidewalks to contend with, wet floors in businesses to navigate, and poorly maintained premises with hazardous conditions increasing the likelihood of a slip and fall accident occurring.
Remember that property owners have a responsibility to maintain safe conditions for visitors and, when they fail to do so, they may be held responsible for any resulting harm a visitor sustains.
Dog Bites
Dog bites and animal attacks are another common cause of personal injuries in California. Even the most avid dog and animal lover is not immune from having negative interactions with aggressive animals.
Dog bites and animal attacks can result in serious injuries and this is especially true for children. Pet owners are responsible for controlling their animals and taking reasonable steps towards preventing their animals from causing harm to others. When owners fail to do this, legal action may be necessary to seek compensation for damages sustained.
Defective Products
Defective products can also lead to serious injury which is a scary thought when you consider how consumer products play such an integral role in our daily lives. It is unfortunate that some products are not safe to use and their dangerous defects pose significant risks to many. Whether there was a manufacturing error or a flaw in the product’s design, defective products cause great injury to Californians each year and often lead to personal injury claims.
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Whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall, a bad interaction with a dangerous animal, or by a defective product, the dedicated personal injury team at BoyesLegal, APC is here to help you by rigorously pursuing your legal right to full and fair compensation. Contact us today.