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Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law covers a great many types of "injuries", including wrongful death, auto accidents, product liability and recalls, defective products, bodily injuries, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, dog bites, nursing home abuse and class action suits. Within each of these common categories, there are countless subcategories, and there are many areas that may overlap.
Some personal injuries may have both a civil and criminal element. One famous example was the O.J. Simpson trial, where he was found not guilty by a criminal court but was found guilty in a civil court, which resulted in a multimillion dollar settlement. The standard of proof is lower in a civil court, which may be the reason in this example that Simpson lost in the civil court.
Some personal injuries may also be exempt from being the subject of court cases due to reasons like workman's compensation (which may override a civil suit). A good personal injury lawyer can help walk you through the many steps of a suit, and whether it ends in a settlement or trial, having a professional on your side is the smartest way to protect your rights. One other very important thing to keep in mind when thinking about personal injury law is that the laws dealing with and possible results of a personal injury will vary widely from state to state.

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