Personal Injury Law
/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈɪndʒəri lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The area of law dealing with legal disputes arising from physical or psychological injury caused by another’s negligence or intentional act.
She filed a personal injury law claim after the car accident.
Forms
- personal injury law
- personal injury laws
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Commentary
Personal injury law typically involves claims for compensation due to harm suffered through accidents or intentional wrongs, emphasizing negligence principles and liability.
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