Dayton Personal Injury Attorney

Dayton Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been harmed by the negligence of someone else, obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled can be a complicated endeavor, but doing so can mean the difference between reaching your fullest recovery and not achieving this important goal. If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, don’t wait to discuss your claim with an experienced Dayton personal injury attorney. 

Common Forms of Personal Injury Claims

Because accidents caused by negligence can take nearly any form, there is no shortage of variety when it comes to personal injury claims, but some of the most common include:

• Traffic accidents of every kind
• Dog bites
• Slip and fall accidents and other kinds of premises liability claims

Other kinds of claims that are closely related to personal injury claims include medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death. 

The Duty of Care Owed by the At-Fault Party

Personal injury claims are based on a duty of care, and the elements that must be present to bring a successful claim include:

• The party who caused you to be injured owed you a duty of care. For example, motorists owe each other a serious duty of care that includes following the rules of the road and allowing for everyone’s safe passage.
• The party who owed you a duty of care breached it by failing to live up to the responsibility involved. If, for example, the other motorist was distracted by his or her smartphone, which led to the injury-causing accident, he or she breached the duty of care owed.
• The negligence of the other party is directly responsible for your injuries. In this example, the driver’s distraction caused the accident, and the accident caused you to be injured. 
• You suffered actual legal damages as a result of the other party’s negligence. In the continuing example, your injuries led to damages for which you can seek compensation. 

Your Damages

In your personal injury claim, you can seek all the following damages that apply:

• Property damage (such as to your car in a car accident)
• Medical expenses, which are likely to be extensive and may be ongoing
• Lost earnings, which can extend to a decrease in your ability to earn into the future
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering, which covers the psychic trauma and physical pain you experience and which can be one of the most challenging damages you face

A critical element of your personal injury claim is ensuring that your complete damages are well represented. 

Don’t Delay Consulting with an Experienced Dayton Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury law is an important arm of the law that helps protect those who are injured by the negligence of others. If this is the difficult position you find yourself in, the practiced personal injury attorneys at The VanNoy Firm in Dayton are committed to skillfully advocating for your claim’s most favorable resolution – in support of your rights and in pursuit of your rightful compensation. For more information, please do not wait to contact us today.