Personal injury lawsuits have long been a part of our everyday life. All manner of accidents are bound to happen in a busy, industrialized world such as the one we live in. The primary cause in personal injury cases in Wagoner County is usually one of the following:
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Negligence,
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Mechanical fault of some type, or
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Unforeseen circumstances.
While the circumstances involved in each personal injury case will differ from case to case, there are some frequent circumstances that lead to common types of personal injury lawsuits filed in Wagoner County.
Types Of Personal Injury Cases in Wagoner County
When we speak of the different types of personal injury claims, we are mostly referring to the various causes of personal injuries. Personal injury claims can be grouped in the following manner:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
When another driver causes a collision in which you are involved, that driver can be held liable for your medical expenses, lost wages and any damage to property you suffer.
Slip and Fall/Premises Liability
Business and property owners can be held liable for any injuries caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions on their property.
Dog or Animal Bites
Pet owners can be held liable for any damage or injuries caused by their pets.
Medical Malpractice
Health care practitioners have a duty to treat you with a certain standard of care. If by negligence or omission they breach this duty of care and you suffer injury, you may pursue a medical malpractice claim against those responsible.
Product Liability
Manufacturers, designers, distributors and merchants have a duty to the public to insure that the products they manufacture, distribute and sell are safe and free from defect. If you suffer bodily harm or property damage while using a defective product, you may seek compensation from parties involved in bringing the product to market.
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner Personal Injury Attorney
For a low-cost consultation with a Wagoner, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer call the Wirth Law Office – Wagoner at (918) 485-0335 (or toll free at (888) Wirth-Law). Or, as always, you may enter a legal question in the form at the top right of this page.
