Dayton Personal Injury Lawyers

Dayton Personal Injury Lawyers

If someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured in an accident, such as a traffic accident, the damages you face can be extremely difficult to overcome, and obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled is guided by personal injury law. While every personal injury claim includes its own unique circumstances, the legal basics do not vary, and better understanding them can help you make the right decisions for you. One of the most important steps you can take to help protect your claim and your recovery is reaching out to an experienced Dayton personal injury lawyer as soon after the injury-causing accident as possible. 

Personal Injury Claims

Nearly any kind of accident that is caused by the negligence of someone who owes the victim a duty of care (or has some level of responsibility to his or her safety) can lead to a personal injury claim, but some of the most common claims include:

• Traffic accident claims of every kind
• Dog bite claims
• Slip and fall claims (and other types of premises liability claims)

Additionally, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death claims are all common accident-based claims that are very similar to personal injury claims. 

The Necessary Elements of Your Claim

The basic elements that make up every personal injury claim in the state of Ohio include the following:

• The person whom you file the claim against (generally through his or her insurance provider) owed you a duty of care. For example, every motorist shoulders this duty of care for everyone else on the road. 
• The person whom you file the claim against failed to live up to that duty of care. In other words, personal injury claims are based on negligence.
• The other person’s negligence caused you to be injured in an accident of some kind. 
• The injuries you suffered caused you to experience losses (legal damages)

Legal Damages

Personal injury claims address the following categories of damage:

• Property damage (such as to your vehicle in a traffic accident)
• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering

Because serious injuries are often difficult to treat, can require ongoing care, and frequently lead to secondary health concerns, the damages you suffer can be difficult to accurately assess from the outset. Ensuring that every category of loss you experience is well-represented by robust evidentiary support is critical to your ability to obtain just compensation, and this is a job for your dedicated personal injury lawyer. 

Don’t Put off Consulting with an Experienced Dayton Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in an accident that someone else’s negligence caused, going after the compensation you need to regain your health and well-being is critical. While you address the important matter of attending to your recovery, allow the focused personal injury lawyers at The VanNoy Firm in Dayton to build your strongest claim and skillfully advocate for your legal rights and your rightful compensation. We’re here for you, so please don’t wait to reach out and contact us today for more information about how we can help.