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Common Types of Personal Injury Accidents

When an injury is caused by someone else’s negligence, it may be challenging to get one’s life back on track. In order to receive proper compensation for the injuries, the support of a skilled attorney should be obtained. The following are common types of personal injury accidents typically handled in Riverside, CA.

Traffic Accidents – By far the most commonly filed personal injury claim is an auto accident claim. In California, all drivers have a legal duty to drive responsibly and in a manner that safeguards their safety and the safety of others. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to drive carefully, and when their recklessness results in the injury of another, they can be held accountable for the damages they have caused. Traffic accidents can include the following types of accidents: Car accidents, Big rig accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Pedestrian accidents, Bicycle accidents and more.

Dog Bite Cases – The State of California has one of the strictest dog bite laws in the country. Based on the California Civil Code §3342, dog bite owners are held strictly responsible when their pet bites another person. According to California’s strict liability dog bite statute, dog owners cannot claim that they were unaware of their pet’s aggressive tendencies in order to circumvent being held accountable for the injuries their pet has caused.

Unfortunately, small children have a higher risk of being bitten by a dog. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that young children are not only more likely to be bitten by a dog, but they also have a higher risk of suffering severe injuries from the mauling. When a dog attacks a young child, the dog owner can be held accountable for the child’s injuries. Typical injuries inflicted in a dog mauling include: Serious infections, Puncture wounds, Crushing injuries, Lacerations, Scarring, Soft tissue injuries, Emotional trauma.

Premises Liability Accidents – When a person is injured on another’s property – whether the property was managed or owned by a business, is an apartment complex, a private residence, or a government building – financial compensation may be obtained for the damages.  Under California Civil Code §1714 (a), property occupiers as well as property owners – including those renting a commercial space – are legally obligated to ensure the safety of invited parties and customers. When an injury is caused because the property owner failed to reasonably inspect the property and ensure its safety, the property owner can face accountability for the victim’s injuries.

Product Liability – Product sellers, manufacturing companies and marketers have a legal obligation to look out for the health and safety of consumers. Under California law, any of these parties can be held accountable for damages caused by a defective product they designed, produced or marketed.  To hold a company accountable for their defective product, the following elements must be demonstrated: The item in question was designed, produced or distributed by the accused;, The item was unreasonably hazardous as a result of a flawed design, poor production or insufficient warnings; The item was used in a manner that could be considered foreseeable and reasonable; and Damages were incurred as a result of using the item..

Nursing Home Injuries  – The state’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act provides that senior citizens have the right to file a claim against their nursing home for abuse. When the nursing home violates the rights of its residents, facility owners and managers can be held accountable.

While nursing home abuse can take many forms, the following are some of the most common forms of abuse for which residents file claims: Physical assault, Neglect, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault…

Although no amount of compensation can turn back time and percent the elder abuse from happening, compensation can help restore the victim’s health and dignity. Additionally, a civil claim will seek to hold these negligent establishments accountable for the pain and suffering they have caused, which could inspire an improvement in the nursing home.

Boating Accidents – Boating is a year-round activity in Southern California, and thousands of residents enjoy boating as a pastime. Unfortunately, every year, hundreds of people are injured while boating. Although boating accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, most accidents happen because of the following: Speeding, Equipment defects, Operating the water vessel while drunk, Ejection accidents, Violation of boating standards and regulations, Accidents caused by boat propellers…

When a boating accident is caused by another’s negligence, even if no laws were being violated, financial compensation could be obtained from the at-fault party.