Personal Injury Glossary

Glossary of Personal Injury Law Terms

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Click on the first letter of the word from the list above to go to the appropriate section of the glossary. Contact us if you would like more information about personal injury law terms.

- R -

REASONABLE CARE - The standard of care in negligence cases; the duty to act reasonably so as to avoid harming others.

REMAND - The decision of an appellate court to send a case back to the trial court with instructions on how to correctly decide the case; often used with the term “reversed.” Reversed means that the appellate court overturned the trial court’s decision.

REMEDIES - Relief that the plaintiff receives from the defendant in a lawsuit. Often this will include monetary damages or equitable relief (i.e. injunctions).

RESPONDENT - The party that won at trial.

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: The information contained within this personal injury site is of a general nature and is not meant to be a restatement of any rules of law. Your use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should hire an attorney to obtain legal advice for your specific case.

Experience, Integrity, Personal Attention

Copyright © Triangle Personal Injury Lawyers. Hardison & Associates, L.L.P., Attorneys at Law. All Rights Reserved
North Carolina Law Firm Representing Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Medical Malpractice
Including Car / Auto Accident, Negligence, Liability, Workplace Injury, Dangerous Products, and Premises Liability
Site by Consultwebs.com, Inc. - Webs for Lawyers | Law Firms