McCoy Law Firm, PLC

Accidents / Personal Injury

The large majority of automobile accidents are due to distraction, negligence, or recklessness on part of the driver. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident caused by the negligence or inadequacy of a driver, you deserve to receive fair compensation and justice. Here at McCoy Law Firm, our experienced team will work with you to ensure you are properly compensated for your injuries, medical expenses, emotional trauma, and more.

Personal injury is the term used to describe physical and mental injuries that occur because of someone else's negligence, intentional actions, or strict liability.

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Negligence means the other party failed to act with reasonable care. For example, imagine you are in your car stopped at a red light when another driver rear ends you because he or she isn't paying attention. If you suffer physical injuries in the crash, those could be personal injury due to negligence. (Any damage to your car is property damage, not personal injury, because the car is an object, not a person.)

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Intentional harm means the other person set out to hurt you. This includes cases of battery, assault, and false imprisonment.

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Strict liability means that anyone involved in the production, distribution, or sale of a defective product can be held responsible if the product injures someone.

Types of Personal Injuries

There are several common types of personal injuries:

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Auto accidents

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Motorcycle accidents

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Boating accidents

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Trucking accidents

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Railroad accidents

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Slip-and-fall accidents

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Medical and dental accidents

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Dog bites

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Injuries that occur because products malfunction or fail

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Work-related accidents

Leading Causes of Automobile Accidents

Reckless driving, negligence, or distraction on the part of the driver is perhaps the most common cause of a car accident. Negligent driving can lead to a serious car wreck, which may even result in death. Careless driving, such as speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is yet another leading cause of serious car accidents.