Personal Injury Basics

Accident

An unexpected event that causes injury or damage, typically involving negligence rather than intentional conduct.

In Personal Injury Cases

While called "accidents," most crashes result from someone's negligence. Understanding this distinction is important because negligence creates legal liability.

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