Personal Injury Claim
/ˌpɜːrsənəl ˈɪndʒəri kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal demand for compensation due to harm or injury caused to a person by another's negligence or wrongful act.
She filed a personal injury claim after the car accident to recover medical expenses and damages.
Forms
- personal injury claim
- personal injury claims
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Commentary
Personal injury claims typically arise from tort law, focusing on physical or psychological harm and often require proof of liability and causation.
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