Glossary of Personal Injury Law Terms

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Bench Trial: A trial without a jury. The judge rules on facts and evidence presented to him.

Burden of Proof: The obligation of one party in a suit to prove all the requirements necessary to show entitlement to recovery. If the burden is not met, the party with the burden will lose the issue or the case.