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Personal injury involves injury to an individual. This area of law allows the injured
person to sue in a private action called a civil action or known in the legal community as a tort action. A "tort" is a wrong
against a person. Any accident or injury against a person can constitute a tort -- whether it be in a car accident, the use
of a product, or the negligence of a professional.
There are different degrees of fault and several elements that
are necessary to prove in court to be successful against the wrongdoer in a tort action. Not every accident or injury is recoverable
in a court of law. Consulting a lawyer in this field will provide a basis on whether to pursue an action in court.
Wrongful
death generally means a lawsuit that is filed when someone's wrongful conduct results in the death of another. This area of
tort law can involve every area of tort practice -- from aviation accidents to premises liability.
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