Legal Terms and Definitions Guide

There are a lot of words that come up during a personal injury case that are hard for people to understand, so we’re here to clear up some of the confusion. Learn from experienced personal injury attorneys about some of the terms you’re likely to hear used during your personal injury claims process.

Settlement Offer

A settlement offer represents how much the insurance company thinks your case is worth. Learn more from attorney Eric Cuellar.

Pleading and Hearing

Your plea will lay out a roadmap of your case for the judge. The judge will then decide on your motions during a hearing. Attorney Laura Ramos James has the information you need.

Mental Anguish

In contrast to physical pain, mental anguish includes things like depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions caused by an injury. You can learn all about it from attorney Ryan Toomey.

Property Damage vs. Bodily Injury

Property damage is harm done to your personal property, while bodily injury is harm done to your body. Get the details from attorney Laura Ramos James.

Adjuster and Claim

An adjuster is the person at the insurance company who reviews your claim, and a claim is how you notify the insurance company that an accident or injury has occurred. You can hear about it all from attorney Eric Cuellar.

Deposition and Discovery

A deposition is the chance for the other side to ask you questions, while discovery is the chance to ask questions in writing. Attorney Ryan Toomey can tell you the details.

Settlement Offer

Pleading and Hearing

Mental Anguish

Property Damage vs. Bodily Injury

Adjuster and Claim

Deposition and Discovery

Settlement Offer

Pleading and Hearing

Mental Anguish

Property Damage vs. Bodily Injury

Adjuster and Claim

Deposition and Discovery

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