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Torts

Torts are civil suits that involve physical damage or injury. A common tort is personal injury in an automobile accident.

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What is a major injury?

If you stand up and your legs seem to be missing, I would regard this as a major injury.

What is staute of limitation for car accident lawsuits?

It depends on the state the collision occurred in - all states have varying SOL's for civil lawsuits.

Can you be sued for an accident in your home?

Yes you can. I'm not sure if you mean that the parties involved reside at the home or not. If you have a visitor in your home, and they have an accident, you can be sued. It is known as 'occupier's liability'. It's also worth noting that even if a burglar enters your home, 'OL' still applies. Pretty stupid if you ask me.

What are the kinds of torts?

Negligence

Intentional harm to a person

Intentional harm to tangible property

Strict liability

Nuisance

Harm to economic interests

Harm to intangible property interests

Can you sue spouse for libel slander or defamation of character in ct?

my estranged wife under Oath made a written allegation on an affidavit which subjected another person and me to having had a sexual relationship when she was a minor. This was both untrue and malicious. The other person has written a document supporting this fact. I wish to now to sue for libel and defamation.

What are tort of assault?

Assault is a type of "intentional tort."

How much can you get for a broken femur in a car accident?

I don't think there is much demand for broken femurs, so you probably wouldn't be able to get much for it. My advice would be to have an orthopedic specialist treat it, and then hang on to it for future use.

What is the main focus of tort reform today?

Recent tort reform legislation passed in certain states attempts to put caps on payouts for civil lawsuits, filter certain cases viewed as "frivolous," and make the loser of a lawsuit pay the legal fees of the winner. The law article below discusses tort reform. Tort reform mostly targets and affects personal injury law and medical malpractice.

What is self tort?

Self-torture refers to the act of deliberately inflicting pain, suffering, or discomfort on oneself, either physically or emotionally. This behavior can be a sign of underlying psychological distress or mental health issues, and it is important to seek help from a mental health professional if you are engaging in self-harming behaviors.

What are the general defences in action for torts?

volenti non fit injuriya,mistake,act of god,necessity,private defence,inevitableaccident

Can an adult sue a minor for defamation of character?

No , but you can sue their parents. Better make sure you have buckets full of documentation, the minor is not of sub-standard mental capacity, that you attempted to discuss this with the parent[s] and that they refused to listen , and that defamtion was intended , and did you some actual harm , like your spouse left you, you lost money in business or job opportunities , and there was provable malicious intent. See a contingency lawyer to have your case evaluated.

Who can file Wrongful Death Suit in Arkansas?

The estate of the deceased can always bring suit. Anyone that was injured by the death, typically a spouse or a child. And the guardian of a minor can bring it on behalf of the child.

Which is an example of an intentional injury?

Which is an example of an intentional injury

What are two torts involving defamation of characters?

Libel and slander are the two main defamation of character torts.