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


Australian man has surgery to remove batteries from his urethra, left with disfigured penis

The 73-year-old man had to have his urethra removed after doctors removed the batteries from his penis.

Plain pelvic radiographs demonstrating three button batteries within the penile urethra.

Blasts in Somalia's capital Mogadishu kill at least 10, says residents

"I have counted ten dead people and 15 others injured. My shop is completely destroyed. The blasts took place in four places in the center of the market,"

 A Somali police officer stands guard at the scene after an explosion at the Bakara market in Mogadishu, Somalia February 6, 2024.

Report: accidents in the construction sector are on the rise

A recent safety report revealed disturbing data: Despite a war-related decrease in the workforce and in employment rates, 2023 witnessed record fatalities and injuries in the construction sector.

 The construction site on stormy days.

Israeli surgeon hopes to bring movement back to amputees from Oct. 7 massacre

Since October 7, Dr. Zvika Steinberger has treated severely injured patients with upper and lower limb injuries, some amputated and some saved from amputation.

 John Peck lost his limbs during an explosion on tour in Afghanistan with the US armed forces.

Injured IDF soldier receives letters from former orphanage in Odessa

"Following the Simchat Torah massacre, Igor showed exceptional bravery. He was among the first to engage in the battle in the Gaza Strip, putting his life on the line to protect his homeland."

(L-R) Wounded IDF soldier Igor in IDF uniform and receiving the letters, January 14, 2024

Israel must be prepared to take care of the wounded from the war with Hamas - editorial

Of the 6,000+ members of Israel’s security establishment wounded, more than 2,000 have been recognized as permanently disabled in some way.

 "We manage to save severely wounded people who previously would not have survived." Airborne evacuation of wounded from Gaza

13,000 residents, more than 2,500 soldiers wounded in Israel-Hamas war

The budget for rehabilitation of the wounded will be increased from 900 to 1,500 beds, also increasing the budget for all four national health funds

 A wounded Israeli officer arrives at a hospital in Ashkelon on October 7.

West Bank terror: Two wounded in stabbing attack near Jerusalem

The terrorist was revealed to be an Israeli Arab who arrived at the checkpoint from the Israeli side of the crossing.

 Police and security personnel at the scene of a stabbing attack at a checkpoint, near Jerusalem, December 28, 2023

Netanyahu accompanies amputee US congressman to visit wounded soldiers

Netanyahu conveyed to the soldiers that the nation would fight until Hamas was annihilated.

 Prime Minister Netanyahu and Congressman Nast visited patients at Mount Scopus rehabilitation.

Israeli soldiers suffer eye injuries in Gaza, many losing their vision - report

'Close to 15% of eye injuries among soldiers resulted in vision loss' • IDF: There is no lack of protective equipment for soldiers

 IDF artillery