An accident happened involving you or someone you care 
Personal Injury
Personal Injury covers a wide spectrum of injuries that affect a human being. But it’s basically a result of negligence by a person, institution or company. If you were shopping at a mall or grocery store and slipped on the floor due to the lack of precautionary measures such as a “wet floor sign” or proper non-slip matting, then the mall or grocery store could be held responsible for your injury. Another example of personal injury is when a person’s misdemeanor or irresponsibility is to blame for an accident on which you were involved.
Vehicular Accident
Although vehicular accidents still fall under the Personal Injury category, the fact that it’s the most common type of Physical Injury, makes it one important subject to highlight. Around 40,000 deaths in United States are caused by auto accidents and over millions yearly are injured due to irresponsible and reckless driving.
Medical Malpractice
There are a lot of cases of Medical Malpractice that had been brought to court in which hospitals and medical practitioners had been held liable for a number of reasons. Wrong diagnosis and treatment could be grounds for Medical Malpractice. Wrongful death could also be another reason to file a case against a doctor, nurse or hospital administration. If you believe that you have not been treated by a medical practitioner right which may have caused either complications or worsening of your condition, seek legal advice right away to see your options in filing a case against the person or hospital.
Work-related Accidents
Yes, you may be harmed even in the workplace. And it is your employer’s duty to ensure that your work environment is safe for all employees. This is especially the utmost consideration should you have a job that already puts you at risk on the get-go such as in construction. But even while you hold a job working in a hazardous work environment doesn’t make it acceptable for you to obtain injuries or get into an accident. If you believe that the company you work for should have taken counter measures to lessen or even eliminated the odds of you or anyone you work with from getting hurt, then you can definitely take them to court.
Environmental Accidents
Catastrophes and tragedy could strike any one of us unknowingly. Fifteen years after 9/11 and people could still feel the horror and effects of what happened that day. Even the direst of tragedies that could have never been helped should be controlled or acted upon accordingly to avoid further damage to society. Explosions, chemical leaks and collapsed buildings could all cause danger to your health, with dire health effects that may manifest itself immediately or over a period of time. If you work or live in an area that might be contaminated with harmful chemicals, seek medical and legal help right away.
Civil Rights
The United States Constitution protects the equal rights among Americans through the Civil Rights. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of people who fall victim to civil rights violations on a daily basis and have probably shrugged off the idea of acting upon it. The problem is, people who simply give in to being treated unjustly only makes matters worse. So if an employer or a uniformed officer of the law has treated you unjustly, do not hesitate to seek the justice you deserve.
Now who should pay for your troubles?
If you are a victim of an accident not listed above and believe that you deserve to receive necessary compensation. Or just want someone take responsibility for the injury you’ve obtained, do not let those responsible off the hook. If you are holding back due to the expenses you could incur or the thought of yet another distress; remember this: if it could happen to you, it could happen to anyone else. And for another person, it could mean life and death. Your action could save lives that otherwise may fall unto the same trap, maybe even worse. So decide to act upon it not just for you but for the rest of society. Seek legal assistance right away to discuss your options in filing charges or obtaining restitution.
from Feedster http://www.feedster.com/blog/leurypichardo/accidents-can-happen-now-who-should-pay-for-your-troubles/
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