The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in Philadelphia

People can behave unpredictably and irresponsibly, and in doing so, they can cause serious accidents that harm others. When a negligent individual or entity causes an injury accident, victims affected by the incident can suffer tremendous losses. These losses can include physical bodily harm that requires medical treatment, injuries that prevent the victim from being able to work and earn an income, property damage that may result in costly repairs or replacement, and more.

A victim who was harmed by another negligent party can accumulate many bills and, as a result, face an uphill battle in paying them all. However, in some situations, a victim may be able to file an injury claim against the individual or entity that caused their harm and, if successful, recover the full amount of compensation for the totality of their losses.

There are several different ways that a personal injury incident can come about, and to file a claim that renders the highest amount of financial compensation, certain elements must be met. For assistance with a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania, victims can take their case to the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP, to have it reviewed and to learn more about legal remedies available for compensation. 

How Do Personal Injury Events Happen in Philadelphia?

On any given day, a personal injury event can happen to anyone. Some of the most common ways that people are injured by the negligence of others in the city of Philadelphia include:

• Bus Accidents – Philadelphia is a bustling city with many buses used for public transportation. Even though drivers are supposed to be trained to operate a bus professionally and responsibly, accidents can happen that injure passengers inside.
• Car accidents – There were 117,899 reportable crashes in Pennsylvania in 2021, and they lead to the loss of 1,230 lives while injuring 69,599 people. What this means is in 2021 alone, there were, on average, about 13 crashes reported each hour that year. Every seven hours, a life was lost in a deadly crash in Pennsylvania in 2021.
• Slip and fall accidents – A property owner’s responsibility is to keep their grounds and property reasonably safe for others to enter. If there are perils or hazards that exist, a property owner must take action to fix things. Should someone slip, trip, or fall and hurt themselves, then a property owner can be held liable for the damages the individual who fell suffered. 
• Medical malpractice- Philadelphia boasts some of the most prominent and respected medical institutions in the nation. However, medical mistakes happen quite frequently, often more so than most people realize. From the year 2000-2002, medical malpractice filings in Philadelphia County were significantly higher than in any other county in the state. During this time period, there were, on average, 1,204 medical malpractice filings in Philadelphia County. For perspective, the second-highest average of medical malpractice filings during this timeframe was Allegheny County, with 396 medical malpractice claims.

Speak with an Attorney at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP Today

In conclusion, there are many ways that a negligent party can cause you physical bodily harm. The above list details the most common ways, but the list is certainly not exhaustive. 

If you were harmed in an unintentional injury accident, please do not hesitate to reach out to an experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyer for assistance. Call Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP at (215) 731-9900 to schedule a free consultation.