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In a negligence case action, personal injury is described as any harm caused to a person as a result of negligence of another, such as broken bones, cuts, or bruises or other bodily injuries. It also refers to any invasion of a personal right. This also includes mental suffering and false imprisonment. Workers’ compensation also falls under personal injury. Workers compensation includes any harm (including a worsened preexisting condition) that arises in any scope of employment. There is a very wide range of situations that can arise under this area of law.
Personal injury means any injury resulting from:
• Libel
• Slander
• Malicious prosecution
• False arrest
• Work or employment
• Bodily injuries from negligence of others
The first step in a possible personal injury claim is to assess whether the person who you are claiming is at fault is truly legally responsible for your injury or injuries. Next, you should analyze whether or not the damages you are claiming reflect the extent of your injuries and/or losses.
If both of the above conditions are met, you may have a personal injury case. Remember though, there exists in many states a statue of limitations that limits the amount of time a person has to file a personal injury claim. This is why you should contact Indiana personal injury attorney Zirkle early on in the process. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to answer your questions and provide the guidance you need in a complicated situation like this.
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Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
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Nominal Damages as Injury Compensation
Nominal damages are small token awards given when the judge or jury finds the defendant has technically committed a tort, but the plaintiff did not suffer any harm as a result. Usually, nominal damages consist, as the name suggests, of a mere nominal amount of money such as $1 or $10. If you or a [...]
Compensatory Damages in a Personal Injury Claim
Compensatory damages are the most common form of monetary award in successful personal injury lawsuits. This is true because most personal injury lawsuits are based on negligence. As a general rule, plaintiffs in simple negligence cases may recover only compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are monetary payments intended to make the plaintiff “whole.” That is, they [...]