There are many ways one party’s negligence can lead to another party’s injury. These include failure to operate a motor vehicle safely, failure to properly maintain a private property, failure to keep an aggressive dog out of situations that can lead to bites, and failure to adequately warn prospective buyers about a product’s safety risks. When a victim is injured because of another party’s negligence, he or she can pursue compensation for his or her related damages through a personal injury claim with the help of an Austin personal injury lawyer.
Below are four of the most common kinds of personal injury claims filed in Austin, Texas.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are not just one of the most common kinds of personal injury claim filed in Austin, they are among the most common kinds of personal injury claim filed anywhere in the United States. Most of us drive our cars every single day.
In 2015, there were 37,333 car accident claims filed in Texas. Car accidents stem from a variety of causes, like drunk driving and speeding. A few ways to reduce your chance of being injured in a car accident are:
- Do not drive drunk or under the influence of another drug;
- Obey all posted traffic rules;
- Maintain a safe following distance between vehicles; and
- Keep your eyes on the road at all times.
Medical Malpractice
When a doctor or another healthcare provider makes an error that results in a victim’s injury, worsening condition, or death, the victim or his or her loved ones may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. According to US News, 10 percent of deaths in the United States are due to medical malpractice.
Ways to reduce your chance of being injured through malpractice include:
- Bringing an advocate to doctor appointments;
- Always have an updated copy of your medical records available; and
- Researching doctors and other healthcare providers thoroughly before seeking treatment.
Slips and Falls
A slip or fall can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a broken handrail or a wet floor. You can reduce your chance of being injured in a slip or fall by:
- Knowing how to fall safely;
- Walking in well-lit areas; and
- Not running on steps or uneven pavement.
Workplace Injuries
In every workplace, there is some risk of injury. In some workplaces, there is a greater risk of being injured and in many of these workplaces, workers face job-specific injury risks. Often, injured workers can file Workers’ Compensation claims, but sometimes, an injured worker is better off filing a third-party liability claim.
Ways to reduce your chance of being injured at work include:
- Learning how to lift and carry heavy objects safely;
- Following all job-related safety guidelines; and
- Properly maintaining the job equipment you use.
Recover Compensation for your Losses with an Austin Personal Injury Lawyer
Keep in mind that although the personal injury claim types listed above are the most common to occur in Austin, they are not the only kinds of accidents that can injure you. If you are injured in any kind of accident caused by another party’s negligence, you have the right to pursue monetary compensation for your related damages through a personal injury claim. Contact Robert Littlefield Buford III, Attorney at Law today to schedule your initial legal consultation with an experienced Austin personal injury lawyer.
