Glossary of Personal Injury Law Terms

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Emotional Distress: Mental anguish.

Equitable Remedies: Remedies that do not include monetary settlements. Examples include injunctions and restraining orders.

Evidence: The body of law concerning the manner of presentation of information to a judge or jury in a trial.

Exhibit: Any piece of physical evidence or document used at a trial.

Expert: A witness who may give an opinion in court based on the particular competence and expertise of that witness.