Personal injury laws were designed to protect people who have been harmed as a result of the negligent and reckless actions—or inactions—of others. Every day, accidents lead to a wide range of injuries. While some injuries are due to our own missteps or carelessness, other injuries are caused by the negligence of another party. In such cases, the injured party has the legal right to seek monetary damages that compensate them for the pain, suffering, lost wages, and other damages caused by the injury.