A personal injury case is a legal matter in which one party seeks financial compensation from another party for injuries and other damages resulting from the actions of a third party. The individual initiating the case is referred to as the plaintiff, while the party being pursued for compensation is known as the defendant. These cases fall under the category of torts, which are legal actions seeking redress for a wrong committed. Typically, personal injury cases are filed in response to accidents where the plaintiff alleges that the defendant’s negligence led to their injuries.