Personal injury claims are one the most common civil litigation cases. The plaintiff asks for compensation for damage caused as a result of an action by the defendant. The claim may be based on negligence, intentional wrongdoing, or liability. Claims filed can include auto and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, animal attacks, etc. As an example, two people get into a heated argument and one of them shoves the other, causing an injury. The injured person then goes to the doctor who determines that because of the assault, the injured person will require surgery. The injured party can then file a claim against their attacker to pay for their medical bills as well as reimbursement for lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.
