|
CEREBRAL PALSY GLOSSARY |
 |
Glossary of Cerebral
Palsy 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 a personal injury law glossary or
one of other legal glossaries for
your website.
- P -
Physical therapy: Therapy designed to
improve mobility and keep muscles stretched.
Plaintiff: The party who initiates a legal
action; in a personal injury lawsuit, the person who alleges that he or she has
suffered monetary damages due the negligence of another party.
Pleadings: Written documents stating the
allegations and claims of the opposing parties in a legal dispute.
Preponderance of evidence: The relative
weight, credit and value of the evidence presented by adversaries in a trial. In
a civil trial, the jury is charged with reaching a verdict based on this
standard, as opposed to the "reasonable doubt" standard in a criminal
trial.
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.
© Copyright 2004,
Consultwebs.com, Inc., All rights reserved. Personal
Injury Law
Glossary.
|
