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What kind of legal proceeding may an injured person seek monetary damages?
civil
Monetary award to an injured person to compensate for loss?
Damages
If a person shoplifts can the store sue for monetary damages?
Yes of course, especially if there was some damage done to something of value.
A civil injury or wrongful act committed against another person or property that results in harm and is compensated by money damages is?
A civil injury or wrongful act committed against another person or property that results in harm and is compensated by money damages is known as a tort. Torts can arise from various actions, including negligence, intentional wrongdoing, or strict liability. The injured party can seek monetary compensation for damages suffered as a result of the tortious act. Common examples include personal injury claims, defamation, and property damage.
Can a person who was arrested sue the the person who had him arrested just to get back his bail money he had to pay?
Yes the person can be sued for damages and compensation if a false or fabricated case is filed in the court. Criminal proceeding can also be initiated against him.
What Negligence remedies based on?
Once a negligent act has occurred it cannot be undone. In civil court there are no "remedies" to negligence devised, only possible compensation for the fact that it has already occcurred. A court action for damages MAY prove useful and as an impetus to establishing a remedy for the alleged negligent act.
What are special damages?
Special damages are damages that are specific to the injury or wrong committed and are usually capable of calculating mathematically. Essentially, out-of-pocket expenses. These are different from "general damages", which also flow from the injury but are not calculable. If a person is in a car accident and has medical expenses, the special damages will be all the costs of treatment, loss of income or other dollar losses. If the person also has pain and suffering (If?) then general damages will be some amount of money the jury will award based on its own judgment and common sense to compensate the injured person.
How do you define exposure to loss?
An exposure to loss is the combination of the following: A person or property that has experienced an event that will result in a quantifiable monetary loss. In an insurance claim an exposure is a party that has monetary damages under a covered peril or occurrence under a policy.
Can a person injured by negligence be sued in tort law?
Yes, a person injured by negligence can potentially be sued in tort law if their actions or lack of actions have caused harm to another person. Negligence involves failing to act with the level of care that a reasonable person would in similar circumstances, resulting in harm to others. The injured party may seek compensation for damages incurred due to the negligence of the other person.
What is a case in which a person is harmed because of another person's actions or failure to act called?
That would be called a "personal injury case." It typically involves situations where someone is injured due to another person's negligence or intentional harm. These cases can result in the injured party seeking compensation for their damages.
What is a plaintive?
The word plaintive is an adjective,meaning sad, or mournful, or sounding that way.The similar word plaintiff is the person (or legal entity) who goes to court in a civil legal proceeding seeking redress or damages. The person accused by the plaintiff is the defendant.
When your car breaks down you should?
Stay calm and if you are injured call 911 for help. Make sure you catch the license plate of the person that hit you, in case they drive off, you can still sue for car damages and your medical bill. (if you were injured)
