Questions about Personal Injury

Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf and Hazleton, Pennsylvania

If you are involved in any accident or incident that causes a personal injury to you where someone else is responsible, you may be able to seek compensation for damages by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. The Falvello Law Firm can help you establish your personal injury claim.

What is considered a personal injury?

A personal injury lawsuit can be filed against third party who is negligent or liable for your injury, either physical or psychological. In order to win your case you must prove that some sort of damages was incurred because of the injury. Damages may include:

• Lost wages
• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Physical disfigurement

When should I file a lawsuit?

You should consult with a personal injury attorney as soon after an accident as possible. In most cases there is a statute of limitations governing when you can file a claim. An experienced personal injury attorney at the Falvello Law Firm is able to ensure that your file your claim in a timely manner.

What are some common reasons for personal injury?

There are numerous accidents that may result in a personal injury case. Some of the most common include:

• Auto accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Defective products
• Construction site accidents

What is negligence?

Negligence is the failure of a responsible person or entity to ensure the reasonable safety of someone from some foreseeable risk. Someone who is negligent is not diligent in taking steps necessary to prevent personal injury. In order to establish negligence you must prove the following:

• Duty
• Breach
• Causation
• Damages

Failure to establish any of those elements will result in a negative result on your claim. You need the help of experienced a personal injury attorney from the Falvello Law Firm to help establish your case.

What is strict liability?

You do not always need to prove a person or entity was negligent to be compensated in a personal injury claim; in some cases, the defendant may be found to be strictly liable. That means that while their may not be any willful or knowing neglect that caused the injury, the fact that they are associated with the manufacture, design, or distribution of the product may make them strictly liable for damages.

Who do I contact to file a claim?

If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury in the Hazelton, Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf, or surrounding areas of Pennsylvania, then you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney at the Falvello Law Firm. It is important to contact us as soon after your injury as possible to ensure you meet the filing deadline.