Personal injury involves injury to an individual. This area of law allows an injured person to sue in a private action called a civil action, known in the legal community as a tort action. Simply put, a “tort” is a wrong against a person. Any accident or injury against a person can constitute a tort, whether it be in a car accident, the use of a product or the negligence of a professional.

Consulting an experienced personal injury lawyer like those of The Siddiqui Law Firm can provide you with the necessary information to decide whether to pursue an action in court. If a loved one is killed in an accident or through negligence, the surviving family members would pursue wrongful death litigation, which is similar but separate from personal injury litigation.

         Personal Injury Damages

In a successful personal injury action, the person who is injured can recover money damages. These damages can be for a number of reasons: medical bills, lost income, future medical bills and care, and other economic damages that may be incurred. In addition, the injured party may recover what are termed “non-economic damages”. These are damages that may be difficult to quantify, but nevertheless, are very real: pain and suffering, disfigurement and loss of consortium.

In any personal injury action, there is a deadline for filing cases known as a statute of limitations. These statutes vary and it takes an experienced personal injury law firm to examine the facts and the law to determine the limitations period that applies in each case. Our attorneys have extensive experience in the field and are available to discuss the merits of your case and explain what options are available to you.