Personal Injury Claims Explained: Fault, Negligence and Compensation
A plain-language walk through personal injury claims, from negligence and fault to damages, evidence and the stages of a claim.
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Personal Injury
How injury claims are built: fault, negligence, medical costs and the kinds of losses that can be claimed.
Injury claims involve questions of fault, evidence and the kinds of losses that can be recovered. These guides explain the concepts in general terms so you can follow a conversation with an insurer or an attorney.
Educational information, not legal advice. Laws vary by location and change over time. For advice about your situation, consult an appropriately licensed attorney. Read the full disclaimer.
Injury Basics
Slip and Fall Accidents: Premises Liability Basics
Who is responsible when someone is hurt on another person's property? A practical look at premises liability, notice and evidence.
Fault & Liability
Shared Fault: How Comparative and Contributory Negligence Work
If you were partly to blame, the rule in your state can change everything. Here is how the main fault systems work.
Damages & Medical Costs
Medical Bills, Liens and Injury Settlements: Who Gets Paid First?
A settlement check is often not the amount you keep. Here is how bills, reimbursement claims and liens fit together.