Types of "Intentional Tort" Personal Injury Cases

Unlike most personal injury cases which are based on negligence or carelessness, intentional tort cases result from someone purposefully harming another.

Intentional Torts vs. Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

Different rules exist for injuries (called torts) committed on purpose or by accident.

The Civil Injury Case vs. Criminal Case After an Assault

Two types of cases can arise after an assault: A criminal case brought by the D.A., and a civil injury case brought by the victim.

When Can You Sue For Assault?

Get an overview of the legal elements of an assault lawsuit, as well the financial issues to consider before you sue.

Bar or Nightclub Liability for Fight Injuries

If you were attacked in a bar, nightclub, tavern or similar establishment, you may have a civil claim against the business.

Personal Injury Liability for Assault By a Bar or Nightclub Bouncer

If you are injured by a bouncer or security guard, you may have two options for an injury claim -- an intentional tort claim against the bouncer, and a premises liability claim against the business.

Personal Injury Claims for Assault and Battery

Assault and battery are two closely related, but distinct, types of personal injury claims in a civil case.

Making a Civil Injury Claim for Battery

Here are the elements that you'll need to prove to bring a civil injury claim or lawsuit for battery.

The Victim's Right To Civil Damages for Assault

The criminal case for assault punishes the perpetrator, but a separate case can be made by the victim for civil damages.

Effect of "Stand Your Ground" Laws on Civil Injury Claims for Assault

An important distinction for a civil injury (and criminal) assault case is whether an applicable stand-your-ground law provides self-defense or immunity.

The "Privilege" Defense to a Civil Battery Claim

There are a few situations where a defendant may escape liability for civil battery.

Civil Claims for Injury by Police Officers or Security Guards

A look at your legal options if excessive force by a law enforcement official or private security guard lead to your injury.

What is a False Arrest Claim?

A look at the kinds of conduct that can lead to a civil lawsuit for false arrest.

Civil Lawsuits for False Imprisonment

When one person is detained unwillingly by another, it might amount to an intentional tort claim and civil lawsuit.

Can the Victim of a Sexual Assault File a Civil Lawsuit?

Victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse can file a case in civil court against the perpetrator, and in some cases, additional parties.

Filing a Civil Lawsuit for Child Sexual Abuse

Unlike the criminal case for child sexual abuse, which punishes the perpetrator, a civil lawsuit is meant to compensate the victim and his or her family.

Civil Claims By Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

In some cases, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse may be able to bring a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator many years after the incident(s).

Personal Injury Lawsuits for Domestic Violence

Victims of domestic abuse who suffer physical or emotional injury can sue the perpetrator in civil court.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) Claims

IIED claims can be made when someone intentionally causes another person emotional distress, and need not be part of a larger physical personal injury claim.

Injury Lawsuits for STD Infection and Disclosure

Can you sue someone for knowingly infecting you with a sexually transmitted disease? Can you sue someone for disclosing that you have an STD? Both cases may be grounds for a lawsuit.

Can You Sue a Partner Who Knowingly Infected You with an STD?

If a sexual partner had knowledge of his/her STD and infected you, he or she may be liable for damages in a civil lawsuit.