Personal Injury FAQs

What is a "tort"?

A tort is a private or civil wrong or injury (other than breach of contract) for which a court of law may provide a remedy through a lawsuit for damages (compensation). When a person violates his/her duty to others created under general (or statutory) law, a tort has been committed.

What is "negligence"?

The failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.

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What is "comparative negligence"?

The degree to which a person contributed to his/her own injury, damage or death. Usually measured in terms of percentage.

What are some common forms of personal injury?

Some common forms of personal injury include:

car accident
dog bite
slip and fall accident
work related accident
medical malpractice

What types of damages can I be awarded for my personal injury claim?

There are two types of damamges you can be awarded for your personal injury claim. They include compensatory damages and punitive damamges.

What are compensatory damages?

Compensatory damages include:

medical expenses
costs of living with a disability
lost wages
repair or replacement of property
funeral expenses
pain and suffering
loss of consortium

What are punitive damages?

Punitive damages are not designed to compensate the victim, but to punish the defendant for inflicting the victim's injuries and to deter others from engaging in similar behavior. Punitive damages are typically awarded when the defendant's conduct has been especially egregious or outrageous.

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