JAMES MANNING, PC

 Personal injury lawsuits are filed by the victim of a personal injury against the liable party in order to seek compensation for damages. Personal injury lawsuits can be brought against a party for negligence, strict liability or intentional wrongs. A party can be charged in personal injury lawsuits for negligence if they failed to prevent injury. Strict liability personal injury lawsuits involve a party's defective product or drug. Intentional wrong in personal injury lawsuits involves willful or malicious wrongdoing on behalf of the liable party.  Personal injury lawsuits can be brought under a variety of circumstances.  We typically handle personal injury lawsuits in the following areas.

     If personal injury caused death, personal injury lawsuits can be filed by a decedent's beneficiaries or dependants in order to seek compensation for damages.

    In personal injury lawsuits, a victim seeks compensation for the injuries they have suffered. Compensation can include medical expenses, disability or deformity, loss of income and pain and suffering. In cases where the defendant acted maliciously or willfully, punitive damages may also be awarded. Punitive damages in personal injury lawsuits are intended to punish the responsible party and deter others from committing the same acts. 

    In personal injury lawsuits, two things must be proven by the victim. The first thing that must be established is that the defendant was, in fact, responsible for the injuries that were incurred by the victim. The extent of the damages also must be proven in personal injury lawsuits. 

    Please click on the left-hand tabs to learn more about our typical personal injury practice areas.  If you feel that you might be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit or to initiate a personal injury insurance claim, contact the Law Offices of James Manning, PC for a free initial consultation. 

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