Pennsylvania Personal Injury FAQs

by Capital Ingenuity Corporation

What is personal injury?
A personal injury is when some type of injury resulted from the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or entity. A personal injury can be the result of:

-A slip and fall accident
-An auto accident
-A defective product
-Medical Malpractice
-Premises Liability
-Construction Accidents
-Dog Bite
-Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect.

What types of damages are available in Pennsylvania personal injury cases?

Typically a victim and/or their family can recover damages for:
-Medical expenses
-Income loss
-Mental and emotional anguish
-Pain and suffering-Property loss

When should I contact a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer?

You should talk to a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, especially if the injuries are severe or a death has resulted.

What is a wrongful death?
A wrongful death is a personal injury that results in death. The wrongful death family members may be entitled to be compensation for any economic loss and damages and the mental anguish suffered as a result of the death of their loved one.

How long does it take for a Pennsylvania personal injury case to go to trial once it has been filed?
When someone files a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania they get in line with everyone else who has a lawsuit pending. Most often the courts schedule the oldest cases first, but any scheduling has to take into account the trial schedules of all of the lawyers who are involved in the case. The complexity of your personal injury case may also have an effect on how soon a trial date can be obtained.

For more information regarding Pennsylvania personal injury, please visit www.pennsylvania-personal-injury-lawyers.net
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