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HomeGlossary Iteminjury/injuries

injury/injuries

December 19, 2015February 5, 2016 rkanigel 2836 views

The word injury is commonly used to describe any harm, damage or impairment to an individual as the result of an accident or other event.

Refer to injuries as being sustained or received, not suffered, unless the person in question prefers “suffered.”

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REFERENCE: NCDJ Style Guide

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