PERSONAL INJURY

What is Personal Injury?

Personal injury involves injury to an individual. This area of law allows the injured person to sue in a private action called a civil action or known in the legal community as a tort action. A "tort" is a wrong against a person. Any accident or injury against a person can constitute a tort -- whether it be in a car accident, the use of a product, or the negligence of a professional.

There are different degrees of fault and several elements that are necessary to prove in court to be successful against the wrongdoer in a tort action. Not every accident or injury is recoverable in a court of law. Consulting an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer will provide a basis on whether to pursue an action in court. 

Wrongful death generally means a lawsuit that is filed when someone's wrongful conduct results in the death of another. This area of tort law can involve every area of tort practice -- from aviation accidents to premises liability -- but your first step should be to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney.