A Personal Injury suit can come up when someone is harmed, either by accident or through intentional injury, and somebody else may be legally responsible.
The harm occurred can be physical, mental, or even financial. Personal Injury suits are typically resolved in one of two ways: through a formal lawsuit, or through settlement. There is often a time limit for when one person can file a claim against another for personal injury.
Types of Damages
The types of damages that can be claimed in a personal injury suit vary widely depending on the individual case. Here is a run down of some common types of damages:
- Compensation for medical bills accrued due to the injury
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages as a result of the injury
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death
North Carolina Laws
Shared fault, or comparative fault, is the most common defense to personal injury suits. Shared fault raises the claim that the injured party is in part to blame for the harm occurred, typically through negligence. In the state of California, if shared fault can be identified, the amount of compensation the injured party is entitled to receive may be reduced by the amount that equal to the percentage of fault for the accident.
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