Personal Injury Legal Terms You Should Know - Herrman & Herrman

Personal Injury Terms you Ought to Know.
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If you need a Personal Injury lawyer, there are a few terms that will be used during the claim process.
Most people in your shoes have never dealt with this sort of situation before and have never heard of any of these terms either.
You’re not alone!
This introductory list will help you communicate effectively with your lawyer.
Litigation: The act of bringing a case to court to settle a dispute.
Plaintiff: The party or group of parties bringing the lawsuit (this is probably you).
Defendant: The party allegedly liable for the plaintiff’s injuries (this is the guy who hurt you).
Negligence: Failure to exercise the care of a reasonably prudent person in similar circumstances.
Damages: Money a plaintiff is seeking to recover in a lawsuit to cover bills and pain and suffering.
PIP: Stands for personal insurance protection which extends car insurance to cover medical expenses and lost wages.
Contingency Fee: A percentage of the damages paid to the lawyer only if the case is won.
Complaint: First document filed with a court by a person or entity claiming legal rights against another.
Statute of Limitations: The time allowed to pass between the event causing injury and the filing of a complaint.
Answer: Defendants file a formal answer to the complaint to notify the plaintiff and the court of the defendant’s position.
Affidavit: A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
Deposition: Involves a witness being asked questions about the case.
Discovery: Pre-trial procedure for each party to obtain evidence from the other party.
Power of Attorney: The authority to act for another person in specified matters.
Prayer for Relief: A portion of the complaint in which the plaintiff describes the remedies that the plaintiff seeks from the court.
Tort: A civil wrong that unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act, called a tortfeasor.
If legal terms are getting you down, please call the Herrman & Herrman Injury Attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

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