What is the standard of review for a jury to return a verdict in a personal injury case?

During deliberation, the jury submitted the following query: "Can we get a clarification on the definition of great bodily injury? Minor, moderate, significant, and substantial - can these words be clarified in any way?" Outside the jury's presence, the court notified counsel about the request. The court again reviewed the relevant case law and, after conferring with counsel, concluded:

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Counsel concurred.

Thereafter, the court summoned the jury and pronounced:

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The jury resumed deliberation. Approximately an hour later, it returned its verdict.

b. Standard of review.

"The legal adequacy of an instruction is reviewed independently." (People v. Cole (2004) 33 Cal.4th 1158, 1210.)