A: In cases involving “accidents,” personal injury lawyers’ objectives differ from the general goals of other lawyers by specifically focusing on situations where someone acts negligently and causes direct personal harm. While a general civil litigation lawyer might represent someone sued for any reason, a personal injury lawyer is laser-focused on demonstrating that a party’s negligent action led to physical injury and subsequent damages for their client. Their unique aim is to secure compensation for the accident victim’s suffering and losses, rather than simply defending against claims or enforcing contracts.