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Personal Injury Lawsuit Types

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Personal Injury Lawsuit Types

Don’t delay discussing your matter with us to find out how to build a winning case.

You don’t pay us unless we win your case. No Out of pocket expenses required.

Note: Your Privacy is Safe with us. We will never disclose your information to external parties.

If another person has caused an injury to you through negligence or intentional misconduct, you very likely have a personal injury case.

While many people think that personal injuries only involve physical injuries, non-physical injuries also qualify. Regardless of what kind of injury you have sustained, you are eligible for damages, or monetary compensation, for your injuries. From medical expenses and lost wages to compensation for pain and suffering or reduced quality of life, there are many types of damages you may qualify for.

Below, you’ll learn about the many types of personal injuries so you can get a clearer understanding of your case and the compensation you may be eligible for.

Personal Injuries Categorized by Cause

When a personal injury case is discussed, it is usually identified by its cause. Common causes of personal injuries include car, truck and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, pedestrian and cyclist accidents, and medical malpractice.

Personal Injuries Categorized by Type

Personal injury lawsuits can also be categorized by the type of injury that was caused. Simply knowing what type of injury you have sustained can help you find legal help more easily. Many lawyers have expertise in specific types of injuries, so searching for a lawyer in this way can save you time.

Some common injury classifications include:
• Brain injury
• Wrongful death
• Spinal cord injury
• Burn injury
• Amputation injury

If you’ve sustained one of the injury types above, it’s essential to work with a lawyer who has expertise in this type of injury.

Personal Injuries Categorized by Negligence or Strict Liability

The vast majority of personal injury lawsuits hinge on negligence, or the accusation that the injuries sustained were due to another person’s inaction or deliberate action. Some personal injury cases, however, depend on strict liability. In these types of cases, even if the party that caused the injury was not negligent, they can still be held responsible. Common examples of strict liability cases include dog bites and product liability.

If you believe you have a strict liability case, it is essential to choose a lawyer who has experience with these types of lawsuits.

Once you have determined how to categorize your personal injury, it should be easier to find a lawyer. Even if you are uncertain as to whether you have a case, you should contact a personal injury lawyer for a consultation, which is typically free. There are time limits in place that establish how long you have to file your claim, so it’s important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your injury.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, book a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer today to learn more about your rights.

Disclaimer: The content of this article is a general guideline made available for educational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal advice for the reader’s specific situation nor in general. By reading our blog and website content, the reader acknowledges the above and understands there is no lawyer-client relationship created between you and Himelfarb Proszanski through this content. To get specific legal advice, we encourage you to book a free consultation with one of our lawyers to clarify the legal aspects of your situation.

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Don’t delay discussing your matter with us to find out how to build a winning case.

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Note: Your Privacy is Safe with us. We will never disclose your information to external parties.

Timing is Critical. Help is Free.

Don’t delay discussing your matter with us to find out how to build a winning case.

You don’t pay us unless we win your case. No Out of pocket expenses required.

Note: Your Privacy is Safe with us. We will never disclose your information to external parties.

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My wife and I were involved in an accident in 2023, and we were fortunate to have HIMPRO Personal Injury and Long-Term Disability Lawyers represent us. From day one, their team showed outstanding professionalism, compassion, and dedication.

We especially want to thank David, Alex, and Mena for their incredible support throughout the process. They were always available to answer our questions, kept us informed at every stage, and genuinely cared about our well-being. Their guidance made a stressful time much easier for us to handle.

Thanks to their hard work and expertise, we achieved a great outcome, and they are still working diligently to obtain additional compensation from the insurance company and pursue the catastrophic designation for my wife.

We are deeply grateful for everything the HIMPRO team has done for us. If you ever need experienced, trustworthy, and compassionate lawyers who will truly fight for you, we highly recommend HIMPRO.
A Magician , Passionate and Tough Negotiator: David Himelfarb proves what he told me in the first meeting on my MVA case. I fully endorsed David to anyone looking for a sincere and results oriented personal injury lawyer.
After a serious MVA, where I was stopped making a left turn and was hit from behind by a fast moving vehicle. I was not able to carry on with my life as I had before the accident. David Himelfarb took on responsibility of my case personally. We developed a relationship based on trust and understanding. He acknowledged my pain, my frustration, my concern and my expectations. His years of expert lawyering were very evident almost immediately. He never disregarded my expectations but rather he empathized with me and told me where exactly they fit within the reality of the ontario justice system. His assistant Mena Brar was also a very welcomed addition to my case and my life for that matter. David and his team worked very hard for me. My case was not an easy one but in the end, I was pleased with the outcome. David’s knowledge, advice and direction were pretty much bang on. I am probably not the easiest person to please especially when I am wronged as I was. I highly recommend David’s firm and appreciate all he and his team did. I believe David to be a very honest and knowledgeable man. Trustworthy is a very good description of David from where I stand. Thank you for all you and your team did for me David.
David Himelfarb, Silene Malhao, Mena Brar did an amazing job with helping me. They're amazing to work with.
I had an outstanding experience with David Himelfarb, Silene Malhao, and Mena Brar on my personal injury case. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to achieving the best outcome for me. Mena was incredibly helpful in keeping me informed and ensuring everything ran smoothly. David and Silene communicated clearly, kept me updated throughout the process, and made sure I felt supported every step of the way. I am incredibly grateful for their hard work and highly recommend their services to anyone in need of expert legal representation.
I was very satisfied with the service I received. Daniel was very understanding of my situation and worked very hard for me as he was working with, from my understanding, a difficult insurance company. In the end, he did very well on my behalf.
I’ve been working with Himelfarb Proszanski since 2019, after the accident and I can’t recommend them enough. Dan Holland was the lawyer assigned to my case, and he was absolutely amazing. From day one, he was dedicated, always working in my best interest and never giving up on my case. He made sure to explain everything to me in detail, so I never felt lost or confused. Whenever I had questions, he was always accessible and quick to respond, which made me feel supported throughout the entire process. I never felt like I was alone — Dan was there every step of the way, holding my hand and making sure I understood each part of the journey. Thanks to his hard work and the incredible team at Himmelfarb Proszanski, I got the results I was hoping for. If you're looking for a law firm that truly cares about their clients and delivers results, look no further.
I would highly recommend David Himelfarb & his team to anyone needing a personal injury lawyer. He walked with me from shortly after my very serious car accident through the entire process. They looked after everything that needed to be done, answered my questions and kept me up to date on our progress. I felt I was well looked after. We have just completed mediation, and I am very satisfied with the results. I now understand the importance and value of having an excellent personal injury lawyer.
Mena is always welcoming, professional, and incredibly helpful.from my first call she consistently provided excellent service with a friendly attitude. Her efficiency in managing appointments and quick responses to any inquiries made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.highly recommend Mena for exceptional front desk support!
I can’t express enough how grateful I am to the Himelfarb Proszanski Law firm. From my very first call, their team made me feel like I was their top priority. I was appointed Dan Holland, who took amazing care of my incident and its proceedings. He took the time to truly understand my situation and fought tirelessly for my best interests. He was on point with his correspondences and appointments and was prompt with his actions to follow it all up as well.

Dan Holland did an excellent job with my settlement. I am totally satisfied with the outcome.

I would not hesitate to request their services again and highly recommend them!!

HIMPRO BY HIMELFARB PROSZANSKI

HIMPRO is a leading law firm with full service personal injury and disability insurance lawyers. We have been recognized by Best Lawyers and assigned the highest rating, AV Preeminent, from Martindale-Hubbell. We provide a combined century of trial experience which has led to the successful settlement of over 10,000 cases with combined settlement value in excess of ¾ billion dollars. Our mission is to win your case. At HIMPRO by Himelfarb Proszanski we build winning cases. That’s the HIMPRO Advantage™.

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