Head Injury
/ˈhɛd ˈɪn.dʒə.ri/
Definitions
- (n.) Physical injury to the head resulting from trauma, often relevant in personal injury and tort law.
The plaintiff suffered a severe head injury in the accident, forming the basis for the negligence claim.
Forms
- head injury
- head injuries
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Commentary
In legal contexts, head injury typically surfaces in claims related to liability and damages; precise medical diagnosis may be crucial for establishing causation and extent of harm.
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