This is the 3398th most frequent Russian word.
потерпевших
"Victims" or "injured parties" in a legal or adverse context.
Here, 'потерпевшим' refers to individuals who suffered harm or prejudice and are expected to provide testimonies during an investigation.
Полиция обратилась с просьбой к потерпевшим дать показания.
The police asked the victims to testify.
'потерпевшим' in this sentence refers to people who were harmed by crimes and are being offered support.
Организация предоставляет юридическую помощь потерпевшим от преступлений.
The organization provides legal aid to victims of crimes.
In this usage, 'потерпевшим' designates those who suffered in road accidents and require medical assistance.