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May 29, 2026 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Personal injury is a legal cause of action that arises when someone is injured by the negligence or wilful misconduct of another. These types of injuries can include car accidents, accidents on the premises of others, and other harms. In order to bring a personal injury claim, the injured person – known either as the plaintiff or claimant – must prove the following: The person responsible for the harm – also known as the defendant – had a duty of care to the plaintiff The defendant breached the duty of care The breach of the duty of care caused the harm The harm is compensable