You may be dealing with medical expenses and the need for ongoing treatment, while being unable to work or perform the duties required in your job. There may be the potential for long term disabilities, while your injuries prevent you from enjoying hobbies and activities with family and friends that you normally engage in. While these types of injuries are generally referred to as

accidental, they are often the result of someone’s reckless or negligent conduct. At Groth & Associates, our skilled Toledo attorneys understand the serious ramifications you may be suffering as the result of your injury. We can advise you on how to hold responsible parties accountable, so that you can get the compensation you need to recover.

WHILE PERSONAL INJURIES ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO AS ACCIDENTS, THEY ARE OFTEN THE RESULT OF ANOTHER PERSON’S RECKLESS OR NEGLIGENT CONDUCT.

Black’s Law Dictionary defines negligence as doing something or failing to do something that a reasonable person either would or would not do under similar circumstances, and those who engage in this type of conduct can be held accountable either through an insurance company claim or through a personal injury lawsuit.

• Common causes of personal injuries include:
• Slip, trip, and fall accidents, caused by conditions such as wet floors or uneven sidewalks;
• Being struck by or against an object, such as unsecured shelving or loose fixtures;
• Cuts and lacerations caused by sharp objects and surfaces;
• Dog bites and attacks due to reckless dog owners.
• Car and motorcycle accidents, caused by distracted, intoxicated, or reckless drivers

Other common causes of personal injuries include pedestrian and bicycling accidents, injuries caused by defective products, and injuries that occur as the result of nursing home abuse or neglect and medical mistakes and negligence.