personal injury

Personal injury is an injury to a person's body, mind, emotions or standing as opposed to damage to their property. It is a popular Internet search term for persons seeking information on injuries they or someone they know may have suffered or the assistance or advice of a personal injury lawyer.

Although a personal injury can arise from events ranging from car accidents to dog bites to medical malpractice, from a legal standpoint it is not limited to bodily injury. For example, the effect defamation or invasion of privacy has on a person is also considered a personal injury.

Personal injury claims most often result in civil lawsuits against the person or entity causing the injury. On occasion, the cause of the injury may also be a crime, such as an assault.

Personal injury also describes that portion of a liability insurance policy, such as a homeowner's policy, that protects you against claims for other than property damage or bodily injury, such as false arrest, libel or invasion of privacy.

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• Colts put CB Jackson, S Sanders on IR

  
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• Islanders Martinek out for season with knee injury

  
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• Packers place OL Spitz on injured reserve with lower back problems

  
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• Injuries dont excuse mistakes - Johnson

  
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  Martin Johnson refused to blame injury for Saturdays 18-9 defeat to Australia at Twickenham and vowed England would return a stronger team against Argentina next weekend.
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• It Couldnt End Any Other Way

  
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• Whoop when You Preach: Step By Step

  
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• Taking An Anger Management Class

  
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• Choosing an Insurance for Your Motorcycle

  
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• A Guide to Selecting Your Home Fitness Equipment

  
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• Arguing Relationship

  
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• Mother of Man Killed By Police Files Wrongful Death Suit

  
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• How To Get the Birth Injury Attorney That You Need

  
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