Understand the Language of Your Case

Costs you pay yourself due to an injury, such as parking for medical visits, medications, or medical devices.

A disability insurance test that checks if you can still do the main duties of the job you had when you became disabled.

Money awarded for physical pain and emotional distress caused by an injury.

A legal professional who can help with certain legal services, like tribunal hearings or small claims court matters, but isn't a lawyer.

Paralysis of the lower half of the body, often caused by a spinal cord injury.

The part of the brain that helps with feeling touch, understanding space, and processing numbers.

A condition where you can still work, but not as much or not at full capacity due to your injury or illness.

The area of law that deals with claims for harm caused by accidents, negligence, or intentional acts.

Treatment that helps people recover movement and strength after an injury.

The person who starts a lawsuit, claiming they were harmed and are owed compensation.