Personal injury liability means that a person is a liable party to the injuries sustained by another person. When an individual has been found guilty of personal injury liability they are responsible to make amends for damages suffered by the victim(s). There are no financial limits as to the total amount of an award in a personal injury liability case. Compensation can be paid for out-of-pocket medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and anticipated medical expenses. A successful personal injury liability case must show evidence that would prove that the defendant in the case is indeed liable under the laws of the state in which the case is heard.