What Types of Injuries Require an Attorney

Have you or a loved one been in an accident?  Chances are you’ve experienced a personal injury and may be curious on how severe an injury must be to file a lawsuit claim. Depending on the type of injury, you may want to weigh the pros and cons of filing a lawsuit.

Common Injuries in Auto Accidents In San Jose

The US Department of Transportation reports over two million people get injured in motor vehicle accidents.  These include:

• Back Injuries
• Brain Injuries
• Internal Injuries
• Limb Injuries
• Neck and Head Injuries

Common Accident Injuries on Public Property:

Another common accident that occurs outside of the motor vehicle genre is the slip, trip or fall.  Reducing fall hazards is the responsibility of a property owner. Many times accidents can happen because of an obstacle, or inadequate lighting.  These accidents frequently cause the most trouble to people over the age of 65.  More than 90% of hip fractures among the elderly are caused by falls.  Here are some of the other common fractures caused by falls:

• Ankle
• Hand
• Forearm
• Leg
• Pelvis
• Spine
• Upper Arm 

To file or not to file a personal injury lawsuit?

That is the question many of us have during the aftermath of an unfortunate accident.  Depending on the circumstances, you may want to ask these questions before you decide to file:

Is my medical insurance inadequate to cover all my expenses?
Did my injury cause me emotional pain or suffering?
Did my injury contribute to loss of earnings since I missed work?
Was an act of negligence one of the causes of my injury?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to consult a San Jose accident lawyer to go over your details to see if you should pursue a claim. 

Accident Lawyer in San Jose

The Mitchell Law Group of San Jose can help you with an accident lawsuit.  Feel free to call us for a free consultation at 866-616-9947, or fill out our web form.