Everything You Need to Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits
Introduction The National Center for Health Statistics stated that over 30 million people are injured every year badly enough to seek medical attention. Three million of these injuries are from motor vehicle accidents. In another study, the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics says that in 2005, 60% of all civil and tort claims were for personal injury. The bureau estimates that more than 400,000 claims went to court. The Department of Justice also said the following: 52% of claims were a result of motor vehicle accidents 15% of claims were related to medical malpractice 5% were the result of product liability The remaining 28% covered “other” cases Where Do I Start With Personal Injuries? Personal injuries can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. If you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence, contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. It doesn’t matter if it’s a vehicular , medical , product or accidenta...