Several different areas of law can fall into the realm of civil litigation. The most prominent types of civil litigation involve personal injury matters. There are several other types of legal disputes that must be included within civil litigation. Examples of these disputes include:
- Commercial litigation
- Contract disputes
- Insurance coverage or benefits issues
- Wrongful discharge
- Small claims actions that do not exceed $3,000 in damages
- Unemployment benefits
- Disability benefits
- Debt collection