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.

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Overview of Intentional Torts

What Is an Intentional Tort?

When someone else’s purposeful misconduct causes you harm, you might have a personal injury claim.

Assault and Battery

Assault and Battery as Personal Injury Claims

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.
Assault and Battery: Civil vs. Criminal Cases

The same conduct can give rise to both civil and criminal liability. Here's how.
What Is Excessive Force? Can It Be a Battery?

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.
Civil Assault and Battery - Sample Demand Letter

Use this letter as a guide when making your own written demand to the insurance adjuster.

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Other Types of Intentional Torts

What Is False Arrest?

Learn about the elements of a false arrest case, the damages you can collect, and how to bring a false arrest case to court.
What is False Imprisonment?

This type of intentional tort (which is also a crime) occurs when you're detained against your will.
Legal Liability for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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.
Coronavirus: Can I Be Liable for Getting Someone Else Sick?

While it's unlikely you'll face a lawsuit, you could open yourself up to other liability by endangering the health of others during the coronavirus pandemic.
Injuries Caused by a Security Guard or Bouncer

Learn when a security guard or bouncer—and their employer—might be liable for causing injury to customers.

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