Someone can get hurt due to an accident at work, someone's home, or in the general public. Such accidents and injuries may occur due to the negligence of someone else, whether it's an irresponsible driver, business owner, or medical practitioner. This is where a personal injury law firm comes in. Personal injury lawyers represent cases in which someone has suffered emotional, financial, or physical harm due to such negligence. These issues can happen to anyone, from any walk of life. However, some people are more likely to use such services. Read on to find out who are the typical clients at a personal injury law firm.

1. People Between Age 30 to 49

According to a survey by Statista, 5.51% of people between the ages of 30 to 49 say they have used a personal injury attorney service. Regardless of situation or career, this particular age group is the one most likely to seek recourse from a personal injury lawyer. This could be because this age group is more heavily in the workforce than others. It's also been postured that they are more likely to be able to afford legal representation compared to younger people, though it's likely a combination of factors that lead to this statistic.

2. Motor Vehicle Accident Victims

Driving in a car or being a passenger is a very convenient way to get around. Unfortunately, it's also an easy way to suffer injury. As a matter of fact, vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury lawsuits. A motor vehicle accident can cause life-altering injuries ranging from paralysis, amputations, and worse, fatalities. As a result, surviving victims may suffer from chronic pain and medical bills. Certain injuries may lead to job loss or reduction, which results in lost wages. An experienced personal law injury firm can help such people get the justice and the compensation they deserve.

3. Medical Malpractice Victims

Medical malpractice can happen more often than people think. Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, or other medical practitioner causes harm or sometimes death to a patient by either practicing the wrong procedure or being negligent of obvious medical issues that harm a patient. There have been cases when the wrong organ was removed, or a baby suffered life-long development delays during negligence during its delivery. As a result, such patients often suffer long-term or lifelong physical and/or mental trauma. By going to a personal injury law firm, a recovering patient can ensure the medical provider is held accountable for the harm they caused. In addition to preventing such negligence from happening again to someone else, the client can also pursue compensation to help them recover what they are owed.

4. People With Insurance

Make sure you understand the terms of all insurance coverage. Even with insurance coverage, accident victims may not always get the compensation they deserve. As a result, you may have to seek out the expertise of a personal injury law firm. After conducting a thorough investigation of the case, an experienced lawyer can assess the amount of appropriate compensation for such damages. They can potentially aid with your claim and get you more compensation.

5. Self-Employed People

One of the risks of self-employment work is receiving fair compensation if the contractor is hurt while conducting service in a client's workspace. As a self-employed contractor, you may still encounter hazardous conditions, like slippery floors, cracks, violence, and other issues. If you have an accident in such a situation, you may need the help of a personal injury lawyer to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.

As mentioned, personal injury issues can happen at any time. You may be the victim of a personal injury situation from being involved in a car accident where you're hurt because someone was speeding or driving under the influence. You may be working at a job without the benefit of certain labor rights because of your self-employment status. Maybe you're a patient undergoing surgery at a hospital or going in for a routine procedure only to come out worse than when you went in. Regardless of your situation, a local personal injury law firm can help you. If you have dealt with any of the above issues or related ones, please contact Gridley, Ward & Hamilton today for assistance.