What is a tort?
Basically a tort is an act that injures someone in some way, and for which the injured person may sue the wrongdoer for damages. It is different from criminal law in that a crime involves a duty to society, while a tort involves a duty owed to another individual.
In South Florida, torts happen every day. You hear news of people getting assaulted in Fort Lauderdale, Kendall, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Davie, Jupiter. You hear about batteries that happened in Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Delray, Margate, Homestead, and Miramar. The truth of the matter is the world can be a dangerous place. People must act in a way that does not intentionally harm other people or interfere with their daily lives. However, when people break these rules and violate other people’s rights, tort law recognizes that there are consequences. If you feel that a tort has been committed against you, you should contact your South Florida criminal defense or personal injury attorney immediately. Another class of torts is products liability, when a manufacturer may be responsible for a defective product causing harm.If you have been injured by a product, the manufacturer, distributor or supplier can be held liable to pay for your damages.
Another large class of torts is negligence, where individuals who fail to do what a reasonably prudent person would ordinarily have done (or not done) under certain circumstances can be held liable for the repercussions of their actions. If you have been the victim of one of these torts in Plantation, Palmetto Bay, Tamarac, Tamiami, or Westchester, there is a legal remedy in place that says you should receive compensation for someone causing you harm or injury.
A South Florida personal injury lawyer has vast experience in the Courts in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach and they can help you find out what your rights are and get justice for someone else violating your rights.
