Your Experts in Personal Injury Tort - Dannheisser Injury Law

What is the difference between personal injury and tort?

Personal injury cases all stem from tort law. Torts are a broad field of law that covers all facets of civil wrongs involving intentional torts, such as a battery, and actions or negligence such as carelessness and reckless driving. Personal injury refers to the area of civil law for cases in which a person has been injured by another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing.

Personal injury torts involve intentional or negligent conduct that results in physical or emotional injuries, including impairment, disfigurement, loss of your capacity to enjoy life, companionship and support of family members, and more. In these cases, a person is entitled to compensation for what they have suffered.

If you have been injured, a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can guide you through the legal process and create a path toward peace of mind. An experienced attorney will have expertise in an array of personal injury torts, such as product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability and auto accidents.

What are the 3 types of torts?

Personal injury torts most frequently involve injuries caused by acts of negligence, strict liability and intentional conduct.

Negligence, the most common personal injury tort, results in injuries that lead to personal injury litigation and occurs when someone’s failure to take reasonable care causes harm to another person. Auto accidents occur often on the Suncoast and are a prime example of this scenario. If a driver fails to use proper caution while driving, resulting in an accident and injuries to another person, this is a clear example of negligent conduct.

Manufacturers and sellers of inherently dangerous products may be responsible for injuries suffered by persons using the product, regardless of whether the manufacturer or seller was negligent or intended to cause harm. When a wrongdoer intentionally causes an injury, such as an instance of assault, battery or defamation, the wrongdoer – whether a person or company – may be held accountable for punitive damages.

Is a tort the same as a lawsuit?

Personal injury tort actions for damages caused to you by someone intentionally or negligently were brought by way of either an informal claim or the filing of a lawsuit. At Dannheisser Injury Law, our experienced attorneys have decades of expertise in an array of personal injury torts (an informal claim) and lawsuits (a formal case filed in court).. Physical and emotional injuries can stem from personal injury torts in addition to property damage. And, if you have suffered a personal injury, you are entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, physical and emotional pain and suffering, disfigurement and loss of your capacity to enjoy life.

Personal injury torts range from auto accidents to medical malpractice and workplace injuries. As a local law firm in Sarasota, we frequently handle cases like the examples above.

Local lawyers, like the legal experts at Dannheisser Injury Law, specialize in representing the victims of accidents and cases of negligence. And, because of this, we can guide you in seeking compensation, peace of mind and the justice you deserve. For more than 30 years, we’ve advocated for everyday people in our community and held those at fault accountable for their actions. When you need our help, we’ll be there for you.

All injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no lawyer fee for our representation until you receive compensation for your injuries and damages.