Cook Illinois Jury Instruction — Personal Injury refers to a set of guidelines provided to jurors in personal injury cases in Cook County, Illinois. These instructions are designed to assist jurors in understanding the legal standards and principles that apply to such cases and to help them reach a fair and informed verdict. The Cook Illinois Jury Instruction — Personal Injury encompasses various types of personal injury cases, including but not limited to: 1. General negligence: This instruction addresses cases where the defendant's careless or negligent behavior directly caused harm or injury to the plaintiff. It provides guidance on how the jury should assess the defendant's duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. 2. Medical malpractice: This instruction is specific to personal injury cases involving medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or hospitals. It provides jurors with information on the standard of care expected from healthcare providers, the alleged medical negligence, causation, and the resulting damages. 3. Product liability: This instruction applies when the alleged injury is caused by a defective or dangerous product. It guides the jury in determining whether the product was unreasonably dangerous, whether there was a defect in design or manufacturing, whether the defendant was aware of the danger, and the damages suffered by the plaintiff. 4. Premises liability: This instruction is relevant to cases where the injury occurred due to dangerous conditions on someone else's property, such as slip-and-fall accidents. It instructs the jury on the property owner's duty of care, whether a hazardous condition existed, the defendant's knowledge of the condition, and the resulting damages. 5. Auto accidents: This instruction pertains to personal injury cases arising from car, truck, or motorcycle accidents. It provides guidance on determining fault, assessing negligence, causation, and evaluating damages resulting from the accident. Cook Illinois Jury Instructions provide comprehensive explanations and guidelines to aid jurors in understanding the legal aspects of personal injury cases. These instructions aim to ensure a fair and just trial by providing jurors with the necessary knowledge and clarity to decide on liability and damages in a personal injury lawsuit.