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Plaintiff

The person or party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint against another party (the defendant) in civil court.

In Personal Injury Cases

In personal injury cases, the plaintiff is typically the injured person seeking compensation from the party responsible for their injuries. The plaintiff has the burden of proving their case.

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