KEY TERMS IN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE PT. 1

   

Hand Injury

$4.6 Million

Significant hand injury from riding lawnmower

Spinal Cord Injury

$3.55 MILLION

Spinal cord injury from a commercial truck

Wrongful Death

$2.5 MILLION

Brain Injury

$2.5 MILLION

Brain injury from tractor-trailer case

Burn Injury

$2.4 MILLION

Burn injury from a house explosion case

Orthopedic Injuries

$2 MILLION

Orthopedic injuries from a motorcycle accident

Broken Arm

$1.325 MILLION

A broken arm from an auto accident

Head Injury

$1.2 MILLION

Head injury suffered by a pedestrian hit by a car

Wrongful Death

$1 MILLION

Wrongful death case

Hip Injury

$994,000

Hip injury and replacement from auto accident

Icon badge Legally Reviewed By

Brad W. Huffman – Experienced Attorney at Huffman & Huffman

Senior Partner
< 1 min READ

You may have seen your share of Law and Order episodes, but it’s different when it’s your case. To make it a bit easier for you, we’ve compiled a few of the key terms you’ll need to understand throughout your case:

Plaintiff: This term describes the specific person or party that initiates the lawsuit. If you sue the clothing store in which you stepped on a sharp object and hurt yourself, you would be the plaintiff in the situation.

Defendant: This is the party that the lawsuit is being served to by the plaintiff. For example, the clothing store would be the defendant in your potential scenario.

Complaint: This is the formal file of your incident to the court of law. This is the written complaint sent to the court of law in the process of your lawsuit.

Damages: Damages are what a plaintiff is seeking to recover in a lawsuit. In a personal injury suit, damages equal money.

If you have any questions regarding your case, contact The Brothers in Law at (757) 599-6050.

Related Posts

  • Bike Accidents
    Pedestrian Accidents
    Personal Injury
    4 mins READ

    5 Summer safety tips for families

    As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, families naturally spend more time outdoors enjoying everything the season has to offer. With kids out of school and schedules shifting, summer often brings more opportunities for travel, recreation, and time outside together. From pool days and beach trips to bike rides, playground visits, vacations, and neighborhood...
    Read More  
  • A woman covering her face with her hands, expressing emotions such as sadness or frustration.
    Personal Injury
    5 mins READ

    How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Virginia?

    When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, the physical harm represents only part of your losses. The emotional distress, chronic pain, loss of enjoyment in life, and psychological trauma you experience deserve compensation as well. These non-economic damages, which are commonly referred to as “pain and suffering,” can significantly affect your overall settlement or...
    Read More  
  • A medium-sized black-and-tan dog standing upright behind a rusted chain-link fence gate, with its front paws lifted and mouth open as if barking, surrounded by tall green grass and vegetation, while a narrow rural road runs along the left side and trees and foliage fill the sunlit background.
    Dog Bites
    Personal Injury
    5 mins READ

    Dog Bite Lawsuit Complexities

    Dog bites can cause not just physical harm but also lasting emotional wounds. If you’re considering filing a legal claim after being injured by an aggressive animal, you should know that the laws surrounding dog bites in Virginia are complex, and recovering compensation isn’t always simple. This post will unpack the basics of Virginia’s dog...
    Read More