The Most Common Injuries From Negligence in Arizona

When you have been in an accident that was not your fault and caused by the negligence of another party’s actions you have the right to file a suit for compensation to help you with your damages. Negligence with regard to personal injury law is when one party does not take reasonable care to ensure that others are safe. 

What Are The Most Common Injuries That Result From Negligence?

There are numerous situations where negligence plays a role in causing injuries and damages to individuals. Here are some of the most common.

1.  Surgical Injuries And Malpractice

Data from the National Center for Health Statistics indicated that in 2009 there were 48 million surgical inpatient procedures that took place in the United States. There are more than 250,000 hospital patients who lose their life as a result of infections, surgical mistakes, and medical malpractice every year according to one Johns Hopkins study. Even more patients suffer injuries. The report states that 1.4 million are injured by medical negligence. Some of the risks a patient faces include infections from hospital environments that are not properly sanitized. Other risks include a plethora of medical errors where a medical professional provides substandard care putting their patients in harm’s way.

2.  Slip And Fall Accidents

Negligence in premise liability is quite prevalent. When a property is not well-maintained making it hazardous for others and someone slips and falls, this is negligence. Wet floors that are slippery and do not have proper warning signs, poor lighting, and tripping hazards can all be the reason for a person to sustain injuries on another entity’s property. Unsafe premises increase the risk of slip and fall accidents. If you were the victim of a slip and fall accident and were injured on a property where there was negligence on behalf of the property owner you should speak with an Arizona slip and fall injury lawyer about your accident experience.

3.  Automobile Accidents

The most common cause of personal injury in the United States comes from automobile accidents. Traffic accidents kill thousands of Americans and injure millions each year. In some accidents, there are multiple parties who hold some amount of responsibility. There are also accidents where it is clear that only one party is to blame. The only things that a driver should be doing when behind the wheel is focusing on the task at hand, staying alert to their environment, and following the traffic laws. Texting, talking on the phone, eating or drinking, speeding, or driving while intoxicated are behaviors that are considered negligent.

Do You Need An Arizona Personal Injury Attorney?

You deserve to be compensated for your injures and damages when you were caused harm by a negligent party. The Phoenix serious injury attorneys at ELG will review the details of your accident and provide you with options to move forward with an effective personal injury claim.

Contact the bilingual Spanish-speaking Phoenix personal injury attorneys at ELG today at (623) 877-3600 to set up a free consultation at either of our locations in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona.