A personal injury is when someone suffers an injury to their body, mind or emotions.  It is a term that is often used in a lawsuit that states that a person’s injury has been caused by the negligence of someone else.  When someone suffers a personal injury the first step is usually to contact an injury lawyer, injury attorney, accident attorney or similar expert in the field.  A lawyer will help them begin the process of negotiation with insurance companies or bringing a lawsuit against the persons involved to insure that the victim is compensated to the full measure of the law for the injuries they have suffered.