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A quick definition of injury:

An injury is when someone gets hurt because of something someone else did or didn't do. It can be a reason to take legal action against the person who caused the harm. In some cases, the injury can have long-lasting effects on a person's ability to work. Sometimes, the harm is so bad that it can't be fixed with money. For example, if a river gets polluted, it can't be made clean again just by paying someone.

A more thorough explanation:

An injury is when someone is harmed by another person's actions or lack of action. This harm can lead to a legal claim or criminal charges. In unintentional harm cases, the injury is a crucial part of the case. In California, for example, if someone is negligent and doesn't take care to prevent harm to themselves or others, they can be held responsible for any injuries that result.

There are different types of injuries recognized by the law:

  • Permanent injury: This is a type of injury that has a lasting negative effect on someone's ability to work. For example, if someone loses a limb, they may not be able to do the same job they did before.
  • Irreparable injury: This is a type of harm that can't be fixed with money. For example, if a river is polluted, it can't be cleaned up with money alone.

For example, if someone is hit by a car while crossing the street, they may suffer injuries that prevent them from working. This would be considered a permanent injury. If a company dumps toxic waste into a river, the pollution can't be undone with money. This would be an irreparable injury.

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Dkk
15:47
@shaquilleoatmeal: more like, blow my back out by the bay boston instead of back bay boston.
Dkk
15:48
Indeed, the legendary man himself.
15:49
I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston
15:50
lift with ur back not your legs, its better to have a blown back than two bad legs
CynicalOops
15:53
Blow and back day out by boston bay
15:59
so true
Dkk
16:03
Of course. Man sad Ricky Henderson died. That was my favorite athlete of all time.
windyMagician
16:10
is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn
16:12
no-value as a consumer often means more than the price
Dkk
16:15
@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN
Dkk
16:15
My sister just officially graduated, yay!
16:16
awesome @Dkks sister
16:16
prolly named veronica or sarah
windyMagician
16:16
@Dkk: for public defense tho?
windyMagician
16:16
Sarah in the bathroom
texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
fuck okay
windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
16:34
i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
16:34
then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
16:54
i hope you guys all have a very lovely holiday season
17:02
has everyone finished procuring their presents?
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