South Hill Personal Injury Attorney
Committed to protecting the legal rights of victims everywhere
Committed to protecting the legal rights of victims everywhere
While South Hill and surrounding areas may not see the kind of traffic and high number of visitors as other, busier cities, its residents are by no means immune from the negligence of others. Whether this takes the form of an accident on someone else’s property, a car crash, or an animal attack, injured parties can recover compensation for their related losses, including medical bills and lost wages, so if you were recently hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you should reach out to a dedicated South Hill personal injury attorney who can help you seek compensation from the at-fault parties.
Personal injury law actually encompasses a wide range of negligence-based accidents. Some of the most common, however, involve allegations of carelessness while driving. Often, these accidents take place when two vehicles collide, although this isn’t the only type of vehicle-related accident we see in South Hill. Others include:
Unfortunately, these kinds of accidents, especially those involving collisions between vehicles and cyclists or pedestrians often result in particularly devastating injuries, some of which end up causing permanent disability or even death.
In Washington, property owners are required to take a certain amount of care in keeping their premises safe, especially for visitors, so if a person is later injured on someone else’s property, he or she could be entitled to compensation. These types of claims tend to arise most often as a result of accidents in commercial establishments like retail and grocery stores, where property owners are held to an especially high standard of care. Those who don’t satisfy this standard by failing to inspect their premises regularly, failing to keep their property hazard free, and forgetting to warn visitors of potential dangers, could find themselves liable for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Property owners are not the only entities that are held to a high standard of care when it comes to consumers. Companies that manufacture consumer products, for instance, must take great care when designing, assembling, shipping, and selling their products. Businesses that fail to do so by using inferior designs or materials, failing to protect products during shipping, or failing to warn consumers of the potential dangers of their products can be found liable for manufacturing a defective product. This is only true, however, if a plaintiff can prove that he or she was injured by the product as a result of the company’s failure.
If you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you are undoubtedly feeling confused and concerned about your next steps. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through this process alone, so if you were recently hurt in a car crash or other accident, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the experienced South Hill personal injury attorneys at Khan Law Firm PLLC by calling us today.