Personal Injury Claims

Learning the Basics: Personal Injury Law

Start here to get a sense of what "personal injury" means, and the key elements of these kinds of cases.

Common Terms You'll Hear in a Personal Injury Case

If you're involved in a personal injury case, these legal terms are very likely going to be thrown around.

What is a Tort? Tort Law, Tort Claims, and Tort Lawyers

A variety of cases fall under the "tort" umbrella, and not all tort lawyers specialize in personal injury.

How to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Five questions that will help you understand how to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Common Kinds of Personal Injury Cases

Any kind of accident or incident can lead to a personal injury case, but here are the most common kinds of claims.

What is the "Duty of Care" in Personal Injury Law?

Proving fault in most personal injury cases means proving that someone breached the "duty of care." Here's what that means.

Intentional Torts vs. Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

Different liability rules exist for injuries ("torts" in legalese) that are committed intentionally versus accidentally.

Assumption of Risk in a Personal Injury Case

If you were injured during a risky activity that you voluntarily participated in, do you still have a personal injury case? What if you signed a waiver?

The Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Case

What is "by a preponderance of the evidence" and how do you establish it? Learn about the burden of proof requirement in a personal injury lawsuit.

Releasing Your Medical Records in a Personal Injury Case

Medical records play a key role in any personal injury claim, and any relevant records are usually in play.

Timeline of a Personal Injury Accident Case

A chronological overview of the accident claim and personal injury case process: From accident, through settlement and lawsuit.

How Long After an Accident Should You File an Injury Claim?

Make sure you file your injury claim or lawsuit in time - but don't settle before you've received enough medical treatment or healed well enough to understand the impact of your injuries.

Step One in Your Injury Claim: The Notification Letter

Giving notice of an accident and your injuries ensures the responsible party is aware of their potential liability should you file a personal injury claim.

The Independent Medical Examination (IME) in a Personal Injury Claim

In many personal injury cases, the defendant (usually through an insurer) wants the injured claimant to attend an independent medical examination.

Collecting Your Injury Settlement Money or Judgment

Once you've accepted a settlement offer or won your personal injury trial, when will you actually get your money?

Defenses Against Your Personal Injury Claim

If you're filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit, here are the defenses most likely to be employed by the insurance company or defense attorney.

Effect of Tort Reform on Personal Injury Cases

Tort reform is legislation that limits a plaintiff's ability to recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit - and it's a controversial subject.

When Your Personal Injury Claim Becomes Fraud

If you're making a personal injury claim, be sure to play by the rules, avoid exaggerating injuries, and steer clear of any hints of fraud.

How to Deal With a Personal Injury Lien

If there is a lien against your personal injury case, your options for resolving it depend on the type of lien holder and the strength of your case.

Personal Injury Cases Involving Children

How does the law protect children who are hurt in an accident? Who is liable when a minor causes an injury?

What is a Malicious Prosecution Claim?

If a civil or criminal case is wrongfully prosecuted, the defendant in that case may be able to turn around and sue the plaintiff for malicious prosecution.

Lawsuits for Malicious Prosecution or Abuse of Process

If someone has wrongfully sued you or prosecuted you for a crime, you may have a valid malicious prosecution or abuse of process claim.

Injury Lawsuits for STD Infection and Disclosure

Can you sue someone for knowingly infecting you with a sexually transmitted disease? Can you sue someone for disclosing that you have an STD? Both cases may be grounds for a lawsuit.

Legal Recourse When Falsely Accused of a Crime

What legal options do you have after having been wrongfully accused, prosecuted, then exonerated for a crime you did not commit?