Intentional Torts

Types of "Intentional Tort" Personal Injury Cases

Most injury-related civil cases stem from accidents, but intentional tort cases arise when one person purposefully harms another.

Intentional Torts vs. Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

Different liability rules exist for injuries ("torts" in legalese) that are committed intentionally versus accidentally.

Civil Injury Cases vs. Criminal Cases After an Assault

After an assault, a criminal case can be brought by the government, and a personal injury (civil) case may be brought by the victim.

When Can You Sue For Assault?

The legal elements of a civil case for assault, plus the financial side 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 involuntarily detained by another, it could lead to a civil lawsuit for false imprisonment.

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

A sexual abuse survivor can probably sue the perpretrator in civil court, but getting monetary compensation might be tricky.

Filing a Civil Lawsuit for Child Sexual Abuse

Unlike the criminal law process, which punishes abusers, civil lawsuits compensate survivors of sexual abuse.

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

Survivors of domestic abuse may be able to sue the perpetrator in civil court, seeking compensation for physical injuries and other losses.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) Claims

A claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress need not be accompanied by physical injury.

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.