Emerging Future Trends in Personal Injury Cases

Keeping an eye to these kinds of trends is valuable, not only to us but to our clients. With them, we can help advise you on the types of incidents that are on the rise and help you avoid any of their primary risks. With that in mind, here are a few of the areas that many in the personal injury world expect to be some of the biggest emerging sectors in the coming years.

Ridesharing Services

In a process we’ve gone over in this space in the past, ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft continue to be on the rise throughout the country. This is particularly true in larger metropolitan areas like Salt Lake City, where there are tons of drivers working for these services – and not all of them are safe or properly qualified.

These companies do have insurance policies in place to protect customers and drivers, but due to how new these services still are in many areas, there’s still some gray in terms of how settlements and compensation are worked out in cases where a rideshare driver is responsible for an accident. You car accident attorney can help you with the ins and outs here, many of which are becoming clearer with each passing year.

Drone Usage

Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones are also experiencing a huge surge in popularity in recent years. They’re used in both the professional and recreational spaces, with a number of practical and entertainment uses.

But as they continue to become more popular, though, the conversation has shifted in some circles to their safety and regulation. What happens if a poorly piloted drone falls from the air and injures you, for instance? Who is responsible? This gets into areas of product liability and invasions of privacy, all of which our personal injury lawyers can assess for you.

Cell Phones and Distracted Driving

The primary causes of many vehicle accidents have shifted over the years, and one of the top items on the list in recent years is distracted driving due to cell phones. Our smartphones offer more information and entertainment than ever before, and even despite hands-free and car-safe formats, many people still continue to use these unsafely while on the road. Distracted driving itself is not new, of course, but both law enforcement and safety organizations are highly interested in curbing the cell phone usage that often causes it today – and these issues are important parts of resulting personal injury cases, as well.

For more on which areas of personal law are becoming more common, or to learn about any of our personal injury lawyer services, speak to the staff at the offices of William Rawlings & Associates today.