Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims

• David Kohm


• 19 Nov 2015

The human body, while extremely resilient, can be injured at anytime. When an injury is caused by another person’s negligence, you may want to consider filing a personal injury claim and seeking compensation for your medical bills, time missed from work, and compensation for pain and suffering.

The most common type of personal injury claims are those filed in connection with motor vehicle accidents, including car wrecks, motorcycle accidents, and 18 Wheeler collisions. These claims are typically filed against the negligent driver and their insurance company. The insurance company is typically the responsible party for issuing payments for both property damage and personal injury cases. Often, these cases can be settled prior to formal litigation, but when an insurance company is not willing to cooperate and make reasonable settlement offers, lawsuits can be required to ensure that the victim receives adequate compensation.

The next most common type of personal injury claims are those that involve premises liability. Premises liability is used to describe an instance in which the managers, employees or contractors for an establishment are found negligent in risk management. The most common type of accident on a premises is a “slip and fall” accident. When employees, management, or contractors are made aware of a health risk factor, such as liquid on the floor, faulty chairs or equipment, cracked or damaged flooring, etc, they are responsible for managing the risk by notifying patrons and remedying the situation in a timely manner. When said personnel do not make actions to notify, protect and remedy the situation in a timely manner, the establishment is exposed to liability. Often times, substantial legal assistance is required to establish liability and resolve the matter in favor of the victim.

Other types of personal injuries include on the job injuries, residential injuries, bicycle collisions in Addison, and pedestrian accidents.

David Kohm and his Team of Personal Injury attorneys in Addison and nearby Plano are prepared to tackle all of these cases and more. David Kohm and Associates have provided victims with favorable results for over 25 years and are well suited to handle even the toughest cases. If you are located in the DFW Metroplex, David Kohm and Associates has an office near you. Call 24-7 for your Free Consultation and get the help you need to resolve your personal injury case.