What is a personal injury?

“Personal injury” is a legal term that describes an injury to a victim’s body, mind or emotions. Personal injuries are distinct and separate from injuries to property. A personal injury can be either physical or psychological. Both types may be included in a Texas personal injury lawsuit.

Here is an example of a personal injury: John Smith is in a bad car accident. He sustains injuries including whiplash (physical) and emotional trauma (psychological). He also suffered an injury to his property when he car was damaged. John can seek compensation for all three of these injuries when he brings a personal injury lawsuit.

The term personal injury is generally associated with harm suffered by a person who is injured in an accident caused by another person’s negligent actions.  To learn more about negligence click here. 

If you have suffered a personal injury because of the negligence of another person, contact us today at Fears | Nachawati. For a free legal consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.