PERSONAL INJURY
PERSONAL INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
In general, personal injury lawsuits are brought by individuals (or someone representing them) who have been subjected to an injury because of someone else’s negligence.
There are a number of sources from which the injury can arise, and the injury itself can be either emotional or physical. Some of the more common types of personal injuries include automobile accidents, slips and falls, product liability, assault and battery, and medical malpractice. One of the key purposes of filing a personal injury action is to figure out who was responsible for the injury and to make certain that the party or parties responsible provide just compensation to the injured individual. If you or someone you know has been injured by the careless or negligent actions of someone else, you should seek the services of a Guam personal injury attorney who can further advise you about your rights in relation to the particulars of your case.
You should be aware that as the injured party, you are legally entitled to receive damages, some of which include compensation for your loss of income, past and future medical bills, damages for both your emotional and physical pain and suffering, and damages for disfigurement. Additionally, there are occasions in which a spouse or close family member may also be entitled to damages for what’s referred to as loss of consortium (which is when a person loses the companionship of the injured or deceased individual). Moreover, there may be instances in which punitive damages may be awarded in cases where the defendant’s conduct was especially egregious and the court or jury finds that the defendant should be punished by paying additional amounts over and above the injured party’s actual damages.
If you speak to a skilled Guam personal injury attorney about your case, you will also learn that there are some occasions in which the defendant’s conduct, questionable as it may seem, might not give rise to damages. For example, when individuals knowingly and willfully decide to take on a known hazard, the law notes that he or she has “assumed the risk” of injury and accordingly, the defendant should not be held liable for that injury.
As you can see, personal injury cases can involve a number of issues that will have to be dealt with before you or your loved one can move on to the next chapter in life. That is why it is important that you have a knowledgeable personal injury attorney by your side to help you resolve those issues as quickly as possible and get you the just compensation that you deserve. Call a Guam personal injury attorney today for a free consultation.
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