Legal Glossary

Understanding legal terminology is essential for navigating the legal system. Our comprehensive glossary explains common legal terms in plain language to help you better understand your case.

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Contingency Fee
A fee arrangement where the attorney's payment is contingent upon winning the case. The attorney receives a percentage of the recovery, typically 33-40%, and no fee if the case is lost.

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Damages
Monetary compensation awarded to a person injured through the wrongful conduct of another party. Damages are intended to restore the injured party to the position they were in before the injury occurred.

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Negligence
The failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances, resulting in harm to another person or their property.

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Personal Injury
A legal term for an injury to the body, mind, or emotions, as opposed to damage to property. Personal injury claims are typically brought in civil court to recover compensation for harm caused by another party's negligence or intentional misconduct.

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