Personal injury is a field of law with a long and complicated history. When defining the “injury” aspect of personal injury in Tampa, FL, it is anything that has caused the victim physical or mental harm. This can include an automobile accident, an assault, or even cases involving defective products that the victim purchased and used.
Underlying tort and personal injury law is the idea that there can be an actionable legal wrong in which a person has suffered an injury. Several types of damage may give rise to personal injury or tort claims, including physical pain, medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.
One of the primary purposes of tort and personal injury law is to provide proper compensation to those injured by the acts of other persons as opposed to contract law, which addresses compensation for a breach of a promise. For example, if a person is in a car accident and loses a limb or incurs severe brain damage, that person may have an action in tort against the driver responsible for the collision itself. Here is a brief list of the different types of incidents that can result in a personal injury claim or civil litigation:
- · Auto Accidents
- · Premises Liability
- · Construction Site Accidents
- · Dram Shop (Alcohol) Liability
- · Medical Malpractice
- · Product Liability
- · Police Misconduct
- · Wrongful Death
- · Infliction of Emotional Distress