The Whitman personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan are committed to helping Whitman injury victims.
Our track record is built on success and based on our experience winning settlements for personal injury victims across Massachusetts. Our clients know that we care for them. They trust us to handle complex cases involving challenging personal interests. Our tenacious nature is why we prevail, including in serious injury cases where proof of liability is heavily disputed.
Working With a Whitman Personal Injury Lawyer
When you or someone you love is harmed in an accident or injured because of another individual’s negligent, reckless conduct, it is inexcusable. For decades the professional attorneys at The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan have been fighting for the citizens of Plymouth County who have suffered injury or harm because of other people’s irresponsible acts.
We work on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no fees unless you win. We take this approach because it allows our clients to access legal representation without immediate cost and allows them to focus on recovery. Let our team of Whitman personal injury attorneys take care of fighting for your rights and pursuing compensation.
As Whitman injury lawyers, we understand the ins and outs of personal injury law. This allows us to handle various cases, including medical malpractice, automobile injuries, pet bite injuries, etc. When you work with a Whitman injury attorney from The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan, you know your legal needs will be met, and we will show unwavering dedication and professionalism. Contact us today for an initial consultation.
Types of Personal Injuries Handled by a Whitman Injury Attorney
There are a variety of personal injuries that occur daily. These can happen due to an accident, trauma, physical assault, or medical malpractice. The following are some of the more common types of personal injury cases we handle.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are among the most common types of accidents our personal injury lawyers help clients with. Motor vehicle accidents can be divided into subtypes, including:
- Auto accidents. Automobile accidents are among the most common subtypes of personal injury people experience.
- Motorcycle accidents. Since motorcycle riders do not have the same protection as individuals in passenger vehicles, they frequently experience catastrophic injuries.
- Trucking accidents. Trucking accidents often produce catastrophic injuries because of the size of the trucks. Commercial truckers usually have good insurance.
- Pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents usually happen in cities. When a person is hit by a vehicle moving at high speeds, they can experience catastrophic injury or fatalities.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice happens when a doctor or healthcare professional, either because of an act of omission or negligence, causes an injury to a patient. The negligence could result in errors in treatment, diagnosis, or post-care health management. Medical malpractice requires the following three characteristics.
- A violation of the standard of care. The law expects that there is a standard of care recognized as acceptable and prudent within the medical community. A patient has the right to expect that a healthcare professional will deliver care according to these standards. Failure to do so could mean that the healthcare professional was negligent.
- Injury caused by negligence. To prove a medical malpractice claim, it has to be shown that there was a violation of the standard of care and that the patient sustained an injury as a result of that negligence. An unfavorable outcome, such as someone dying on the operating table, is not in and of itself malpractice. Injury without negligence or negligence without injury does not qualify as medical malpractice.
- The injury resulted in significant damage. Medical malpractice lawsuits are time-consuming and expensive. For a case to be viable, it must be proven that significant damages resulted from an injury caused by medical negligence. Typically, this means showing that an injury resulted in the loss of income, disability, hardship, medical bills, and/or pain and suffering.
Product Liability
A product liability claim is when a person suffers an injury from an unreasonably dangerous customer product. To prove this claim, it must be shown that the product had one of three defects.
- A manufacturing defect
- A design defect
- Inadequate warnings about product dangers
It is possible to make a claim against a product manufacturer without the manufacturer necessarily being at fault. The fault could lie with other parties or the product’s chain of distribution. However, you must show that someone bears the fault for your injury.
Other types of personal injury claims include:
- Burn injuries
- Head injuries
- Food poisoning
- Aviation accidents
- Boating accidents
- Wrongful death
- Animal bite attacks
- Premise liability
The damages personal injury victims receive are designed to cover things like loss of earnings, medical expenses, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and similar types of damages. These damages can be tangible or intangible. In some cases, punitive damages may be available.
Trust the Whitman Personal Injury Attorneys at The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan
As you can see, personal injury is a complicated issue that covers a variety of circumstances. If your injury does not fall neatly into one of the categories outlined above, don’t worry. As experienced Whitman personal injury lawyers, we understand how to help our clients get the best chance of having a successful outcome in court. Contact The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan today for a free case review. We look forward to helping you get the justice you deserve.
