Personal Injury - Philadelphia

Personal injury victims are those who are harmed by the actions or inactions of another person or group. Personal injury, also referred to as tort law, covers a wide range of claims, including, but not limited to, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, car accidents, work-related accidents, premises liability, and product liability. Personal injury attorney Gerard Bernhardt represents victims of personal injury in Philadelphia and surrounding areas, ensuring they receive the compensation to which they are rightfully entitled.

What are the Elements of a Personal Injury Case?

Every personal injury case involves two elements - liability and damages. Liability involves proving that the defendant’s negligent actions caused your personal injury. Damages refer to the amount of injury or losses suffered as a result of the personal injury.

Liability in personal injury cases can be established in various ways, including:

• Negligence: This form of liability maintains that the defendant caused the personal injury by failing to prevent it. An example of negligence would be a driver who runs a red light and causes a collision.
• Strict liability: This form of liability maintains that the defendant is liable for personal injury, regardless of fault.
• Intentional wrong: Intentional wrongs, as the name implies, occur when the defendant intentionally causes personal injury, such as assault and battery.

If you have suffered personal injury as the result of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, contact personal injury attorney Gerard Bernhardt in Philadelphia today.

What Damages Can I Receive For My Personal Injury Claim?

Damages in personal injury cases fall under two categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages include past and future medical expenses, loss of earnings, costs to repair any damaged property, loss of employment, and loss of employment opportunities; non-economic damages include pain and suffering, inconvenience, and emotional distress.

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury in Philadelphia or surrounding areas, contact personal injury attorney Gerard Bernhardt today.