Personal injury law covers injury suffered by a person. Personal injury is part of the law of torts, the legal term that includes all kinds of injuries to people and their property. The concept of bodily injury to a person is a very broad one. Depending upon the law of the state in which an incident occurred, bodily injury may include not only ordinary physical injury such as a broken leg, but also mental or emotional injury, such as emotional upset caused by witnessing a serious physical injury done to a close family member. Injury to property includes loss or damage to property such as a house, a car, or even a pet.
Economic injury includes loss of pay and other types of money damages.
There are a number of broad principles applying to the law of torts, in general, and to personal injury in particular. In some cases, the amount of damages they may be required to pay. For example, a greater standard of care is usually required in situations involving children or people who are disabled. These situations differ in terms of the harm that might result if you make a mistake in pouring. If a lawsuit is brought for injuries caused by an accident, the jury must decide who caused the accident.