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iv. Commonly used terminology in

Medical Law

 Comparative Negligence: The doctrine of comparing degrees of fault
among the responsible parties.

 Compensation: Monetary award transferred from defendant to plaintiff to
make up for some wrong, damage or injury caused by the defendant’s

actions or inaction.

 Complainant: Also known as the plaintiff.

 Civil Complaint: The first pleading in a civil case filed by the plaintiff. It
alleges the material facts and legal theories to support the plaintiff’s

claim against the defendant.

 Contingency Fee: A fee arrangement in which the plaintiff and his or her
attorney agree that the fees due to the attorney will be determined by

the amount of the judgment granted if in the favour of the plaintiff.