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What is a "personal injury"?

What is a "personal injury"? To many it probably seems like a very vague term that may be overused. According to Wikipedia (which is not always a 100% reliable source, but is a great way to look into the current cultural understanding of a subject), it is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. Often, it is in regards to lawsuits that are filed because a plaintiffs injuries have supposedly been caused by the negligence of another person or entity.

Personal injuries can include anything from a medical incident (medical malpractice) to a car accident, and even accidents where a person may have tripped on something.

The goal of such lawsuits are often to provide for the medical costs of the accident itself, as well as any compensation from work that they may have missed out on, and pain and suffering compensation, based on the emotional and physical pain the event or accident caused. If the accident will prevent the person from doing something they previously could do, they may receive additional compensation for how the injury or event impact and changed their life as a whole.

With so many different factors involved in determining compensation for a personal injury, it is critical that a person who is injured by the negligence of another has knowledgable and capable legal help. If a fair settlement is to be reached for an injury, be sure a professional attorney has been consulted so that you don't agree to something that will not cover all of your needs and damages.

If you have been the victim of an accident based on someone else's negligence, please contact us for a consultation so that we can help you know if you are receiving a fair settlement. Don't try to navigate these complicated waters on your own!