Personal Injury, Work Comp, & Social Security Disability Legal Terms

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in camera. In a judge's chambers; in private.

in camera inspection. Judge's private inspection of a document prior to his or her ruling on its admissibility or use at trial.

in camera proceedings. Trial or proceeding in a place not open to the public, usually in a judge's chambers.

indemnify. To restore the victim of a loss, either in whole or in part, by payment of money or repair or replacement of the thing lost.

informed consent. Person's agreement to allow something to happen, such as a medical procedure, that is based on full disclosure of the facts necessary to make an intelligent decision.

invitee. A person is an invitee on land if he enters land by invitation; his entry is connected with business being conducted on the land by the possessor of land; and the possessor of land is benefited by the entry.

irritable bowel syndrome.   A condition of abnormally increased spontaneous movement (motility) of the small and large intestine, generally stress can contribute to this condition.

Ischemic Colitis.  An inflammation caused by interference with the blood flow to the large intestine.  This lack of blood flow leads to death of tissue.