Common Injuries from Accidents

San Francisco personal injury

In San Francisco personal injuries commonly occur from auto accidents.   One of the most frequent is whiplash in which the neck or spine is stretched and snapped suddenly.  Whiplash can often result from the sudden impact of rear-end collisions.  Auto accidents can also cause bone fractures, serious spinal cord injuries or paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, or death.   In San Francisco injuries involving other types of vehicles are also common.  These include motorcycle and truck accidents, boating accidents, as well as accidents involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian or bicycle rider.

Some typical injuries

There are many other types of general injury that may require a San Francisco injury attorney, including the following:

• Medical accidents (malpractice).  A malpractice injury in San Francisco can include errors during surgery or other procedures, including birth. The failure of medical personnel to properly diagnose an injury or condition can also be considered malpractice.
• Slip and fall injuries.  A slip and fall accident can occur on a slippery or wet floor or ground, on uneven pavement, or in other areas potentially hazardous areas. These often happen when someone is negligent in properly maintaining their property.
• Workplace injuries.   A workplace injury occurs when someone is injured while on the job. These injuries can be caused by accidents involving dangerous equipment or unsafe conditions.  This also includes illnesses contracted because of exposure to hazardous materials at work, such as Mesothelioma, which is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
• Defective product injuries.   In San Francisco, personal injury resulting from defective products can be brought to court.  These include illness contracted from contaminated food, injuries caused by defective toys or other products, or injuries or illness resulting from unsafe or defective drugs or medical devices.
• Animal bite injuries.  Animal bite injuries are often caused by domestic animals, such as dogs and cats.  Injuries caused by pets can be very serious and often require medical attention.

San Francisco injury attorney

If you or someone in your family has been injured and you need an experienced injury attorney in San Francisco, CA, contact the Law Offices of Michael & Michelle Mandel.  Our family-owned San Francisco injury law firm has litigated a wide variety of cases and types of injuries.  Contact us today for more information.