Personal Injury and Tort Law
Personal injury law falls under a broader category of law called tort law. Tort law is what allows injured people to seek financial compensation to reimburse them for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. If a tort has been committed, you have the legal right to seek restitution for your injury. However, in order for a tort to exist, four elements must be present. Without these four elements, a tort does not exist – and if a tort does not exist, you cannot expect to receive financial compensation for your accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more about how we can help you get the money you deserve, contact the Queens personal injury attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP today by calling 1-888-244-2273.
The Elements of a Tort
In order for a tort to have been committed, four elements must be in place. The elements are:
- The presence of a duty. A duty is a form of legal obligation, the breaking of which can lead to physical harm.
- The breach of the duty. A duty has been breached when the actions of the defendant have not lived up to the expected standard of care.
- An injury. An injury must have occurred, resulting in physical or emotional damage.
- Causation. The injury must have been caused directly by the breach of duty in question.
If all four of these elements are present in your case, a tort has been committed, and you stand a much better chance of receiving financial compensation.
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If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an accident, you may be entitled to monetary damages. To find out more about how we can help you, contact the Queens personal injury lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP today by calling 1-888-244-2273.
