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The law allows individuals to seek compensation for personal injury.

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The law allows individuals to seek compensation for personal injury.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Legal Explanation

Under the law, individuals are entitled to seek compensation for personal injuries.

Advising a Client

You can seek compensation for your personal injuries; the law allows it.

News Reporting

Recent legal changes allow individuals to more easily seek compensation for personal injury.

Academic Discussion

The legal framework provides a mechanism for individuals to seek redress for personal injury.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Legal provisions permit individuals to claim compensation for personal injuries sustained.

Casual

The law lets you get money if you're hurt.

Simpler English

If you get hurt, the law says you can get paid.

Phrases to learn

seek compensation

To attempt to obtain payment for a loss or injury.

personal injury

Physical harm or damage to a person's body.