Brain Injury
/ˈbreɪn ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
Definitions
- (n.) Physical damage to the brain caused by external force, potentially resulting in legal claims for damages due to negligence or intentional harm.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for the brain injury sustained in the car accident.
Forms
- brain injury
- brain injuries
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Commentary
In legal contexts, brain injury claims often require medical evidence linking harm to defendant's conduct and proof of damages.
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