Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The Lowdown on Personal Injury Cases

A personal injury lawsuit can take a toll on your personal life. As the name suggests, it has to do with someone or something causing harm to an individual. There are a number of personal injury cases at the Lake of the Ozarks and that's what this week's blog is all about. Here at Gibbons Law Firm, we have represented many personal injury cases around the area and we want to dive into some top examples of a personal injury lawsuit.


Motor Vehicle and Boating Accidents

The person who is at fault for a vehicle or boating accident may be held liable for the physical damage done to other vehicles and/or other individuals involved. If someone causes an accident by driving recklessly, they may be financially responsible for all injuries of the people involved in the wreck.

Business Torts

A business tort is any wrongdoing against a business entity that may cause financial loss. An example of this would be making a false statement about a business that could lead to loss of profit.

Defective Products

A product that does not work as it should can cause injury to a person using it. The business who made the product may be held responsible for any injuries sustained to due to the faulty item.

Premises Liability

If someone is injured on property owned by someone else, the property owner may be fully or partially liable for the injury. Even if the property owner was not present and had no direct fault, since the injury took place on their property, they may be at fault.


Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

It is illegal to harass someone in a sexual way or discriminate against someone based on such an incident, especially in the workplace. If someone is harassed at work, your employer should take action to make sure the harassment ceases. Ensure your rights are being respected if you've been involved in a sexual harassment or discriminatory circumstance.

Workers' Compensation

Most employers are required to provide workers' compensation for their employees. This requires employers to be financially responsible if an employee is injured on the job. If you are injured at work, it's important to file the right type of workers' comp claim to ensure your injuries are compensated.

Wrongful Death

If someone dies due to another person's negligent act, it is considered a wrongful death. Many times the family member of the deceased will open a wrongful death case against the person at fault.

If you think you have a personal injury case, it is important that you consult with an experienced attorney to know your legal rights. As a plaintiff in a personal injury case, you will have the burden of proving your case. Consequently, before you hire a personal injury attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks, you may want to consider his or her willingness and ability to take your case to trial, if necessary, and whether he or she has a proven record of obtaining settlements and winning jury trials.

Now that you know more about a personal injury lawsuit at the Lake of the Ozarks, you may realize do you have a case on your hands. Contact our Lake of the Ozarks law firm to learn how we can help represent your case. Remember, your first consultation with our firm is free!

Remember, your initial consultation with Gibbons Law Firm is always free.



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