Intentional Torts
Most personal injury cases stem from an accident of some sort -- a car crash where someone wasn't paying attention, or a slip and fall where ice accumulated on a stairwell, for example. But a small category of personal injury claims are characterized as "intentional torts," meaning that they involve situations in which one person intended to cause harm to another person. The same action that gives rise to an intentional tort claim (filed by the victim in civil court) may also spark a criminal case (filed by the government). In this section, we'll take a look at personal injury claims for intentional tort.
When someone else’s purposeful misconduct causes you harm, you might have a personal injury claim.
You might be able to file a lawsuit against the person who assaulted you, but collecting any money you're awarded could be a challenge.
The same conduct can give rise to both civil and criminal liability. Here's how.
At what point does use of force by a police officer, jailer, or prison guard turn from reasonable to excessive? Learn what standards judges and juries must look to in civil lawsuits claiming excessive use of force.
If you've been injured in an assault incident, use this letter as a guide when making your own written demand for compensation to the financially responsible party.
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This type of intentional tort (which is also a crime) occurs when you're detained against your will.
Transmitting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can give rise to civil and criminal liability. Improperly disclosing information about another person’s STDs can also have legal consequences.
It makes no legal (or practical) sense to sue someone you think gave you a cold or the flu, but other kinds of claims over illness are legitimate.
Learn when a security guard or bouncer—and their employer—might be liable for causing injury to customers.
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