You do not have to sustain a physical injury, like a broken leg or brain trauma, to file a lawsuit. California allows you to make a claim for mental, emotional, and/or psychological trauma. It also allows you to claim damages for reputational damage, like that caused by slander, libel, or defamation. If someone violates your right to a fair wage or discriminates against you, you can file a civil lawsuit for damages. These types of tort claims are not technically “personal injury” claims, but they do allege harm, and you can be compensated for that. McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has experience successfully representing clients in these types of tort claims.