Injury

What types of damages can you recover in a personal injury lawsuit?

From medical expenses and lost wages to pain and suffering, understanding what damages you may recover after a personal injury can help protect your rights.

An injured person reviewing legal documents while seeking compensation and understanding their rights after an accident.
This picture shows a flood-affected area after heavy rains in Duyun, in China's southwestern Guizhou province on May 19, 2026.

At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end, Xinhua says

Members of the media and other people gather near the site of what Syrian state media reported was a blast at a cafe in central Damascus, Syria, July 2, 2026

Explosion in crowded Damascus cafe leaves ten people dead, 21 injured

General view of a demolished building at Caraballeda after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 27, 2026 in La Guaira, Venezuela.

Machado vows to return to Venezuela after earthquake death toll rises to over 1,700


IDF soldier in critical condition from third-degree burns after suspected accident

The burns affected G's head, face, ears, chest, back, and hands, and he was evacuated to hospital, where he is currently in critical condition in intensive care, according to his sister.

A stretcher and medical vehicle on IDF's Caracal Battalion's base; illustrative.

Firefighters try and rescue people trapped in building in Umm al-Fahm

Firefighters are currently trying to rescue people trapped in a five-story building in Umm al-Fahm.

The blaze at a building in Umm al-Fahm on August 1, 2025.

IDF soldier injured in Gaza combat, amid ongoing ops in Gaza, West Bank, Syria

The NCO was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family was notified.

 Soldiers from the IDF's Golani Brigade operating in Khan Yunis, July 2025; illustrative.

'A miracle it ended with only minor wounds': IDF soldier wounded by accidental fire from Gaza

A bullet fired from the Gaza Strip lightly wounded an IDF soldier near the Sha’ar Hanegev Junction on Sunday.

 Damage to vehicle from stray fire from Gaza

One killed, two hurt in stabbing attack at company in southern Germany

The man has already been taken into custody and there is no danger posed to the public, added police, who did not give a motive.

 German police conduct random checks at the German-Swiss border for vehicles coming from Switzerland, in Weil am Rhein, Germany, May 16, 2025.

New Israeli-developed bioengineered skin could heal burn wounds twice as fast

Prof. Lihi Adler-Abramovich told The Jerusalem Post that it could take five to 10 years to be able use their technique on burn patients.

 Doctor bandaging patient's burned hand at table (illustrative)

Israelis report surge in ankle injuries due to rush to bomb shelters during Israel-Iran War

During times of heightened security, ankle sprains become even more frequent in Israel.

 Doctor or physiotherapist giving the expert treatment to the broken leg patient on the bed for a good recovery.

Doctor warns: “More injuries from running to shelters than from the rocket fire itself”

Head injuries, hip fractures, and more. An increasing number of older adults are getting injured on the way to protected spaces. An ER doctor at Ichilov warns of the worrying trend.

 The real danger is on the way to the shelter

Three killed, 200+ wounded after Iran fires multiple barrages of missiles at Israel

Blasts were heard in Tel Aviv and there are reports of trapped individuals in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan.

A rescue personnel walks next to a damaged vehicle at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Ramat Gan, Israel, June 14, 2025

Sagi Dovev: Training Israel’s wounded to rise again

A look into a former IDF major’s unpaid, unfettered mission to rebuild the nation’s warriors.

‘THIS IS my duty.’ Since October 7, Sagi Dovev has been volunteering full time at the Sheba Medical Center, training amputees, trauma victims, neurological patients, and released hostages, helping them regain not just strength – but a sense of purpose.