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Tort law is a legal framework designed to provide compensation to victims for losses caused by another party's wrongful actions and to deter future misconduct. It addresses a range of civil wrongs, from negligence to intentional acts.
What is Tort Law? Tort Law is an area of law that protects people from other
people's negligent actions. Its purpose is to make sure that the victim is
compensated for any losses caused by the wrongdoer's violation and to discourage
them from making the same violation in the future. Some common examples of Tort
are negligence-based claims such as Car accidents, Construction accidents, Medical
malpractice, and Slip-and-falls. Other examples of Tort are Civil assault
or Civil battery, Wrongful death claims, Trespassing, Products liability and
Dangerous products, and Intentional infliction of emotional distress. But
what is Negligence? To prove negligence, you will need evidence that someone owed
you a duty of reasonable care and then breached that duty, which caused your
injuries. For example, a shop owner mops the floor and did not put up a "Wet
Floor" sign. Then, you slipped, fell, and got injured. The owner could be considered
negligent because the owner owes a duty of care to their customers to keep the
store safe. But they did not perform their duty, which resulted in an injury.
Torts may be classified into Intentional Torts, Unintentional Torts,
and Strict liability Torts. Battery is an example of Intentional Tort. Negligence
in a slip and fall case, on the other hand, is considered to be an
Unintentional Tort. There are remedies available in a Tort case. If you are a
victim of Tort, then you may be entitled for monetary damages awards for your
economic losses. You may also receive damages awards for other related losses
such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, lost wages, or other costs. If
the tort is ongoing, like a store unable to open for business due to construction
next door, or cannot be remedied with money, then the court may order an
Injunction. This forces the wrongdoer to do
something to remedy the situation. For instance, the court may order a company
to clean up after causing a toxic spill or force the construction to temporarily
(or permanently) stop. You may also be awarded "Punitive damages" if the offense
is really damaging or particularly offensive. This is an additional monetary
compensation meant to punish the wrongdoer and is awarded with the
discretion of the court. Some states however may limit the amount, and will
cap it at more than two or three times the amount of your economic losses. There
are a lot of things to consider in a Tort law claim. They may vary according
to jurisdiction, so it's important to check with a knowledgeable personal
injury lawyer if you are unsure of the laws of your area. LegalMatch can help
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