Tort Law
In society, everyone has a duty to not cause harm to others, and when individuals are reckless or careless and violate this duty, they may be held responsible through a personal injury lawsuit. Tort law is the area of law that allows individuals to pursue compensation following a civil wrongdoing. There are four main elements of a tort, and they must all be present in order for an accident victim to have a good chance at winning a personal injury lawsuit.
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help you pay for your related losses. Contact the experienced Houston personal injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 832-369-8296 to discuss your situation with us in more detail.
Four Elements of a Tort
All four elements of a tort must be present for a personal injury claim to be valid. The four elements of a tort are:
- An existing duty. Everyone in society has a duty to not put others in harm’s way.
- A breach of that duty. This occurs when a person harms another directly, or causes harm to occur indirectly through recklessness or negligence.
- An injury. An injury must occur.
- Linkage. It must be shown that a breach of duty caused the injury in question.
Without all of these elements, you may be unable to file a personal injury claim. However, if all factors were present in your particular incident, you may be able to secure compensation.
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If you or someone you know has suffered an injury because of another person’s reckless or dangerous behavior, contact the experienced Houston injury attorneys of Williams Kherkher today at 832-369-8296 to see how we can help you.