The Plaintiffs' Glossary.

What Is a Drunk Driving Accident Claim? A drunk driving accident claim is a legal action filed by someone injured in a crash caused by

What Is a Dog Bite Claim? A dog bite claim is a legal demand for compensation filed by someone who has been injured by a

What Is a Burn Injury Claim? A burn injury claim is a legal demand for compensation filed by someone who suffered burns due to another

A verdict is the formal decision made by a jury — or sometimes a judge — at the conclusion of a trial. In a personal injury case, a verdict determines…

A pedestrian accident claim is a legal demand for compensation filed by someone who was injured while walking due to a driver’s negligence or other unsafe conditions. Because pedestrians have…

A slip and fall accident is a type of personal injury case that occurs when someone is injured after slipping, tripping, or falling due to a hazardous condition on another…

A truck accident claim is a legal demand for compensation filed by someone injured in a collision involving a commercial truck. Because large trucks — such as semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and…

A workplace injury claim is a legal request for benefits or compensation filed by an employee who is injured while performing job-related duties. In most cases, these claims are handled…

An affirmative defense is a legal argument raised by a defendant that, if proven, can reduce or eliminate liability — even if the plaintiff’s allegations are true. In personal injury…

A continuing tort is a legal concept that applies when wrongful conduct is ongoing, causing repeated or continuous harm over a period of time rather than from a single isolated…

Insurance subrogation is the legal process that allows an insurance company to seek reimbursement from the at-fault party after it has paid benefits to its policyholder. In personal injury cases,…

Social host liability refers to laws that hold private individuals legally responsible when they serve alcohol to guests who later cause injury due to intoxication. Unlike dram shop laws —…

Dram shop liability refers to laws that hold bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and other alcohol vendors legally responsible when they serve alcohol to someone who later causes injury due to…

Venue shopping — often called “forum shopping” — refers to the practice of choosing a court or geographic location that a party believes will be more favorable to their case.…

A statute of repose is a law that sets an absolute deadline for filing certain types of lawsuits — regardless of when an injury is discovered. Unlike a statute of…