COVINGTON INJURY LAWYER

Personal injury manifests in different forms. The common denominator in these cases is that negligence is usually a factor. Some of the most common personal injury cases we’ve handled include:

• Traffic collisions
• Slip and fall accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Product liability
• Wrongful death
• Premises liability
• Workplace accidents

When you bring a personal injury claim against the other party, you must establish a few key elements. To begin with, you have to prove that the person or entity you’re claiming against had a legal responsibility to act in a way that wouldn't cause you harm. For example, drivers have a duty to follow traffic laws and drive safely, while property owners must maintain safe premises.

Next, you must prove that the responsible party didn’t do what they were supposed to. Maybe they were driving recklessly, didn’t fix a broken stair, or sold a faulty product to you, which harmed you. Once you’ve established that a duty was breached, the next step is to connect this breach directly to your injury. You have to show that their negligence is what caused your injury, not something else.

Finally, you need to demonstrate the damages you’ve suffered as a result. This can include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other costs associated with your injury.  

If you win your case, your attorney may be able to recover two categories of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are pretty straightforward. They cover the tangible, out-of-pocket expenses you've incurred because of the injury. This includes things like:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Future medical care you might need
• Lost income

Here’s a general rule: if it has a clear dollar amount attached to it, it's considered economic damage.

On the other hand, non-economic damages are a bit more abstract but just as important. These cover the intangible impacts of the injury on your life. Pain and suffering are the big ones here – this is the physical pain and emotional distress you've gone through because of the injury.

These damages can also include things like loss of enjoyment of life if your injury prevents you from doing things you used to love or loss of companionship or consortium if the injury has affected your relationship with a spouse or partner.  

Keep in mind that the specific damages you can recover will depend on the uniqueness of your case. That is why we offer a free case evaluation to try figure out if you have a valid case and what the other party owes you.

Morgan and Morgan is the most Googled law firm in America and that’s because we are known nationwide for being the injury firm for the people. With us in your corner, rest assured we will not settle for less than you deserve. Contact us today to get started.