Updated: January 2026
Personal injury is a legal term that defines cases where one person has been harmed by another. It is generally based on negligence, where the defendant was careless or had no regard for the safety of others. These claims allow injured individuals to pursue compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial harm caused by an accident.
Common types of personal injury claims include motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, and slip & fall accidents.
When you file a personal injury claim, the goal is to hold the responsible party(ies) accountable and recover compensation for losses such as:
Motor Vehicle Accidents are among the most common types of personal injury claims. In fact, every year, millions of people are injured due to negligent drivers.
Many accidents are caused by preventable negligence.
If you’ve been injured in a car, truck, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident, a personal injury attorney can help protect your rights and pursue full compensation.
Wrongful Death is when someone is killed as a result of another’s wrongful actions, intentional or accidental. A wrongful death claim can arise out of almost any kind of personal injury. Many come from:
A wrongful death lawsuit allows surviving family members to seek justice and financial support after an unimaginable loss.
Read: Wrongful Death FAQs.
Premises Liability holds property owners legally responsible for accidents that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. These incidents can occur almost anywhere, both public and private property, including:
Read: Premises Liability
Product liability holds a manufacturer, distributor, or seller liable for putting a defective product on the market. Product liability law provides a legal recourse for victims of defective products to be compensated for their injuries, which can cause serious injuries whether at home, in the workplace, or in a public venue.
Defective products may include:
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Slip & Fall Accidents happen everywhere — as you’re walking on the sidewalk or through a parking lot, at a friend’s house, in the grocery store, or at a restaurant. These incidents are caused by unsafe conditions, such as:
If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall, or some other accident in which you suffered serious injuries due to another’s negligence, you deserve a legal team with experience, compassion, and proven results.
Call Nash & Franciskato at (877) 284-6600. We have a successful track record helping accident victims collect the compensation they deserve. One of our experienced team members will speak with you personally and provide a free, no‑obligation case evaluation.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on December 23, 2021. Content was reviewed for accuracy and updated on January 10, 2024, and January 7, 2026.
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