This study provides an overview of the law and practice of compensation for personal harm in ten European jurisdictions, each covered by a separate country report. The authors are renowned tort law experts from these legal systems. After addressing the core concepts and foundations of liability in the respective jurisdiction, each report presents an in-depth analysis of the various kinds as well as the extent of damages for personal injury and death. A comparative analysis concludes the volume by focusing on the major differences and similarities among the various jurisdictions.