The Nolo Plain-English Law Dictionary defines personal injury as:
“An injury not to property, but to the body, mind, or emotions.
For example, if you slip and fall on a banana peel in a grocery store, personal injury covers any actual physical harm (broken leg and bruises) you suffered in the fall as well as the humiliation of falling in public, but not the harm of shattering your watch.”

Personal injury law covers a variety of situations. This includes injuries from medical malpractice, another person’s negligence (for example, an auto accident), product liability claims, premise liability, and even assault and battery injuries.
For a comprehensive list of personal injury potential lawsuits, visit the TorHoerman Personal Injury Page.