personal injury
Noun
Meaning
personal injury (plural personal injuries)
(law) An injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property.
Examples
Personal injury lawyers find solutions for people who can no longer work under their own power and bankruptcy attorneys prevent people from giving in to debt.
Personal injury law exists expressly so that innocent people just like you can achieve justice after being harmed or wronged by others.
Personal injury protection coverage — which motorists are legally required to purchase — went from one-fifth of all premium dollars collected from vehicle owners in 2000 to more than half by 2013.