Personal Injury Basics

Cause of Action

The legal basis or grounds for filing a lawsuit.

In Personal Injury Cases

Different causes of action have different elements that must be proven. Common causes of action in injury cases include negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts.

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Claim

A demand for compensation or remedy for a perceived injury or loss.

Complaint

The initial legal document filed by the plaintiff to begin a lawsuit, stating the facts and legal basis for the claim.

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