Personal Injury Defined
Personal injury is defined as impairment to the body, mind or emotions as a result of an accident or trauma.
In situations where a person has been injured as a result of the negligence of another person, he or she may have the right to make a claim for damages.
Claims can be made for seriously injured victims due to the negligent conduct of others such as:
• injuries occurring on public or private property
• product malfunctions
The information provided in this online guide is not meant as a substitute for a personal injury lawyer, but rather as a first step in helping people understand their rights to receive compensation when injured in a motor vehicle accident. For more specific legal guidance, or advice on matters related to injury sustained in other situations, please contact us directly.