A personal injury is any injury that someone sustains due to the negligence of another. When someone’s negligence, recklessness, or carelessness causes injury to an individual, they may be able to sue the at-fault party with the help of an Oak Lawn personal injury attorney for their damages. Legally speaking, damages are the harms someone suffers due to the negligence of another. Many personal injury victims in Oak Lawn suffer damages that include: Physical injuries Emotional injuries Medical expenses Property damage Lost income due to inability to work