The Definition Of Negligence The definition of negligence is the failure to do something that a [reasonable person] would do or the doing of something that a [reasonable person] would not do. Members of the medical profession are held to a higher standard than other people because they have special training and experience in dealing … Read more
What is The Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress (IIED) Tort? The Tort of IIED/Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress (IIED) tort is a form of assault because it intentionally creates an apprehension in the plaintiff’s mind of physical harm. The tort results from outrageous conduct that has none of the qualities ordinarily associated with the traditional … Read more
What Is Privacy Tort Law? Privacy tort law is an area of the law that allows individuals or businesses to sue for damages resulting from a privacy violation. Privacy law generally addresses issues such as the collection, use, and dissemination of personal information. In the United States context, it can also take the form of … Read more
What Is Dog Bite Liability? Dog bite liability is very complex and varies from state to state. Over the last few decades, dog bites have increased throughout the United States; many localities are beginning to look at changing their traditional approach to dog bite liability. Traditional liability laws put more of the responsibility on the … Read more
What Is A Tort? “A tort is a civil wrong or injury causing damage to the property or person of another, except breach of contract.” (Payne, Thomas J., ed. “Dictionary Of Law”, New York: Doubleday & Co., 1986.) Torts Definition Torts [definition] – civil wrongs against which the law provides a remedy; in general, intentional … Read more
The Basic Purpose Of Tort Law The basic purpose of tort law is to punish criminal wrongdoers. Tort law punishes the offending party by forcing the wrongdoer to compensate the victim for the losses the crime has caused the victim. The offender must pay the plaintiff money or other property that will make up for … Read more
It can be difficult to know the right thing to do when your dog bites someone. You want to do what’s best for everyone involved, but it can be hard to know where you stand legally. Here is some information that could help you determine how to best handle a dog-bite case. Mark Goldfeder, a … Read more
Dog Bite Reporting Have you ever been harassed or attacked by a dog? If so, the police may be able to help. Whenever something like this happens, it’s always best to report the incident immediately to protect yourself and your loved ones from future harm. Your local law enforcement should have all of your information … Read more