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by Matthew C. Andrew - November 30th, 2023
If you’ve been involved in an accident of any kind, you’re likely curious to learn more about whether or not there is a difference between personal injury and bodily injury.
At Andrew Injury Law, we’ve compiled this blog to tell you that there is indeed a difference between the two. We’ve done this because knowing the difference can make a significant impact when it comes to filing your personal injury claims for compensation. If you need detailed guidance or legal representation, a Nampa personal injury lawyer from our team can help ensure that you understand these distinctions and how they apply to your case.
An experienced Boise personal injury lawyer from Andrew Injury Law can help you determine what bodily injury coverage you have with your insurer and if you have a valid personal injury claim. But first, let’s look at the differences.
Simply put, bodily injury describes the physical harm you endured because of an accident, while personal injury is a claim you can file that includes bodily injury and other types of damages, including mental and emotional harm like pain and suffering.
The different examples of bodily harm include:
The different examples of personal injury include:
You can recover compensation for bodily and personal injury in a personal injury claim. A Meridian Personal Injury Lawyer can help you with the process.
There are several types of personal injury claims that deal with body injuries. Some examples of this include the following:
As you already know, bodily injury encompasses physical harm to the body, such as fractures, lacerations, burns, deformities, scars, paralysis, or impairment of bodily functions. This term is found in various legal contexts, including the following:
Should you have a successful insurance claim or lawsuit, you can expect to get compensation for expenses related to bodily injury.
Following an injury, you might not know what to do or your legal options. Fortunately, you can speak with a Meridian personal injury attorney at Andrew Injury Law to learn more about what these legal terms mean and how they apply to your case.
We can help you understand these legal terms and how they apply to your case while helping you through the insurance claims process or lawsuit process. So contact us here, and one of our attorneys will speak with you to begin legal proceedings.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Attorney Matthew Andrew, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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