Injury Assessment
/ˈɪndʒəri əˈsɛsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of evaluating the nature, extent, and cause of harm or damage to a person for legal or insurance purposes.
The injury assessment determined the defendant's liability in the personal injury case.
Forms
- injury assessment
- injury assessments
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Commentary
In legal contexts, injury assessment is critical for establishing causation and quantifying damages for claims.
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