Personal injury claims or lawsuits may arise when one party suffers as a result of another party's intentional or negligent conduct. Common examples that may qualify for a personal injury claim include car accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, and more. However, some personal injury cases are more severe than others; whenever an injury sustained due to another party's negligence results in long-term or permanent injuries, or...
“Plaintiff” is a legal term referring to the person who files a claim against someone else in civil court. In criminal court this role is handled by the prosecutor representing the state or federal government rather than the victim. In a civil personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff is the person who has been allegedly victimized by the actions of the opposing party, or the “defendant”. In the case of a class action lawsuit, one or more...