What Is A Personal Injury?
- May 11, 2014
- Attorney David Mann
- Personal Injury
We’ve all heard the term “personal injury” in the legal context, but what does it really mean? Most people would be surprised at the scope of the term and the numerous types of situations it applies to in everyday life. Personal Injury – Defined According to LexisNexis, a personal injury is defined as the branch of tort law that covers any wrong or damage done to another in his person, property, rights, or reputation. So, what does that mean in plain English? Actually, a lot. Personal injury law involves an injury that is caused by another person’s failure to act reasonably. The term “reasonably” can vary depending on the facts and circumstances of a situation. Here’s two quick examples: Example 1. A car runs a ...