Injury Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Injury.

Injury (noun)

An injury refers to any damage, harm, or wrong done to a person, affecting them physically, emotionally, or even reputation-wise. This harm might be caused by a person's actions, either intentional or unintentional, or by a failure to fulfil a contractual obligation. The person responsible for causing the injury is generally required to compensate the victim financially or may face punishment.