10 Common Personal Injury Terms to Know

10 Common Personal Injury Terms to Know
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If you have ever spoken to a lawyer or read through a legal case, you know that legal jargon can be complex. With this list of 10 legal terms, we’re here to empower our readers and make the process a little less confusing.

1. Attorney-Client Privilege
The attorney-client privilege is a fundamental legal principle that safeguards the confidential relationship between lawyers and their clients.

2. De Facto vs. De Jure
De jure, Latin for “of law,” refers to the formal and explicit rules and regulations established by the legal system. On the other hand, de facto, meaning “in fact,” pertains to the unwritten rules and societal norms that influence legal outcomes.

3. Discovery
The discovery process is a crucial phase that occurs before a trial in personal injury cases. During discovery, both the plaintiff (the injured party) and the defendant (the party being sued) have the opportunity to request information and evidence from each other through court filings.

4. Depositions
Depositions are a form of oral discovery where attorneys question witnesses, including parties involved in the case, under oath. These sessions are conducted in the presence of a court reporter who creates a transcript of the proceedings.

5. Request for Admission
A Request for Admission (RFA) is a written discovery tool often used in California personal injury cases. It involves sending a series of prepared statements to the opposing party, who must respond by admitting or denying the statements under oath.

6. Request for Production
A Request for Production of Documents is another form of written discovery. In this process, one party requests specific documents or evidence related to the case from the opposing party.

7. Duty of Care
This means that individuals and entities are required to exercise a reasonable level of caution and care to prevent harm to others. If someone breaches their duty of care and their actions (or inactions) result in harm, injury or loss to another person, it may give rise to a negligence claim.

8. Liability
Liability refers to the legal obligation and responsibility for one’s actions or the actions of an entity, such as a business or organization.

9. Motions
Motions are formal requests made to the court to take specific actions or make rulings.

10. Negligence
Negligence is a core legal concept in PI cases and one of the most used personal injury terms. It refers to the failure to act with reasonable care in a particular situation, leading to harm or injury to another person.

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