PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

Type of Personal Injury Cases WHG Handles

At WHG, we are experts in personal injury law. Our experienced personal injury team is ready to fight hard for your compensation. We know what you’ve been through, and we’re here to help as best we can. 

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents often involve a severe impact, causing major damage to the driver, pedestrians, and other parties involved. When we take on your motor vehicle accident case, our goal is to get you the most compensation available for your damages so that you can rebuild your life and recover from your injuries. 

With the help of evidence, expert witnesses, accident reconstruction, medical documentation, and anything else that will support your case, we’ll fight to get you the compensation you need for your injuries and suffering. 

Car Accidents

Car accidents are unfortunately quite common across the United States. Negligent behaviors like texting, drinking, and speeding are all common contributors. 

In 2021, there were a total of 39,508 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the country, resulting in a total of 42,939 deaths. This makes traffic accidents the leading cause of death in the United States for people ages 1–54.

These types of accidents can cause all kinds of injuries, such as brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries, soft tissue damage, and broken bones. Not to mention stress, unpaid bills, and lots of pain.

Just a few of the types of car accident cases WHG handles include:

• Distracted driving car accidents
• Speeding car accidents
• Sideswipe car accidents
• T-bone car accidents
• Drunk driving car accidents
• Rear-end car accidents
• And so much more

Truck Accidents

While less common overall than car accidents, with approximately 5,700 large trucks involved in fatal accidents in 2021, large truck accidents often cause much more serious injuries and are more likely to end in death for the driver. 

Truck accidents can have thez same causes as car accidents, such as drunk driving or speeding, but they are also frequently caused by driver fatigue, improper loading, or failure to follow regulations.

While they’re similar to car accidents, they often cause more severe injuries and result in more complex lawsuits. Injuries like head trauma and spinal cord injuries are common because of the sheer size and force involved in these types of accidents. 

Just a few of the types of truck accident cases WHG handles include:

• Defective part truck accidents
• Drunk driving truck accidents
• Distracted driving truck accidents
• Rollover truck accidents
• And so much more

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are particularly deadly when compared with car accidents. In fact, motorcycles account for less than 1% of travel in America but 14% of traffic fatalities. Helmet use is often a major factor in the outcomes of these accidents.

Besides the broken bones and head injuries common in other traffic accidents, motorcycle accidents also carry a particular risk of being ejected, crush injuries, road rash, paralysis, and disfigurement. 

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents occur when there’s a collision between a vehicle and a person. Depending on the circumstances, either the driver or the pedestrian may be at fault. 

Each year, there are nearly 9,000 pedestrian deaths in the US.

The most common injuries caused by pedestrian accidents vary between children and adults. Head and neck injuries are more common in children, and adults tend to incur injuries to the rest of the body. 

Accidents involving children are particularly devastating, as these types of injuries can cause long-term issues through adolescence and adulthood, and are more likely to be fatal due to a child’s size.  

Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents can have many causes, such as unsafe drivers, a lack of bike lanes, and busy traffic. 

Sometimes the cause is inattentive driving like failing to yield to a bicyclist or making a sudden lane change. While drivers are most often at fault for these types of accidents, if the bicyclist fails to follow rules like riding with the flow of traffic, they may be at fault for the accident.

The most common bike-related injuries include concussions and other traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, facial injuries, and broken bones. 

Helmets can reduce bicycle injuries by up to 60% and help prevent a ton of unnecessary pain and suffering.

Rideshare Accidents

While the use of rideshare apps are associated with an increase in car accidents, it’s difficult to say what the exact cause may be. It’s unclear if ridesharing offers unique dangers, or if the increase in car accidents is just a result of more driving overall.

However, the most common rideshare injuries are the same as motor vehicle accidents in general: head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neck and back problems, broken bones, and soft tissue damage.

These types of lawsuits can be more complex, as they often involve working with Uber or Lyft to reach a settlement agreement. However, they also have much larger insurance policies to pay for damages too. 

If you were a passenger in an Uber or Lyft, a driver, or a pedestrian that was hit by an Uber or Lyft, you should contact WHG right away. 

Boating Accidents

Boating is a popular recreational activity throughout the United States, and many operators don’t have much education on boating operations and safety. Many people take part in activities they shouldn’t while boating, such as distractions and drinking. 

75% of all fatalities in boating accidents are a result of drowning, and alcohol use is the most frequently cited factor. 

Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and falls are the most common reason for emergency room visits, accounting for over 1 million annual visits. Many of these accidents take place at work, and they’re a leading cause of worker’s compensation claims in several industries. However, plenty of falls do occur in stores, at businesses, and other public places.

Slip and falls can result in devastating injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, back and neck injuries, and more. Herniated discs and head trauma, however, are among the most common. 

Some of the types of slip and fall accidents we handle include:

• Wet floor slip and falls
• Stairway slip and falls
• Parking lot slip and falls
• Store slip and falls
• Ladder falls
• Scaffolding falls
• And much more

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice claims are most commonly made against surgeons, and they tend to settle before reaching trial. They’re more complex than other types of personal injuries on this list, as it can be difficult to prove that a medical professional made a mistake. 

However, with our network of connections and available capital, we can handle even the most complex medical malpractice cases. 

The most common types of medical practice errors include misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and mistakes during childbirth.

Types of medical malpractice cases we handle: 

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
• Anesthesia error 
• Defective medical devices
• Birth injuries
• Medication error
• Surgical error

Catastrophic Injuries 

An injury is considered catastrophic if it results in permanent disability, long-term temporary disability, and fatalities. Catastrophic injuries can be a result of workplace accidents, motor vehicle accidents, defective products, and a variety of other causes.

Examples of catastrophic injuries include spinal cord injuries, brain bleeds, skull fractures, cardiac arrest, and internal organ damage. 

Catastrophic injuries are just as they sound—catastrophic. They often result in higher damages because of higher losses. Catastrophic injuries also tend to have a higher impact on quality of life, as they can completely flip one’s life on its head. Oftentimes, pain and suffering, missed work, unpaid bills, being unable to care your family, and so much more is involved. 

Some types of catastrophic injury cases we handle: 

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Amputations
• Paralysis
• Crushing injuries
• And much more