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A tort is a legal term for a civil wrong—something someone does that causes harm to another person, either physically, emotionally, or financially. Unlike criminal law, which involves the government prosecuting someone for breaking the law, tort law allows individuals to file lawsuits to recover money for the harm they’ve suffered. Torts are such a general statement for suing for an injury that it’s actually a first year law school mandatory class. I can still recall Professor Richardson at my school telling the class that when you see someone cross the street and get hit by a car, that’s a tort. If you are at a restaurant and someone slips on a wet floor, that’s a tort. If you get punched in the face at a party, that’s a tort. Basically we were taught that torts are everywhere and you will constantly see situations where they did happen or could happen.
Torts can be intentional or caused by negligence. An intentional tort happens when someone purposely causes harm, such as in cases of assault or battery. A negligent tort happens when someone is careless or fails to act responsibly, and their actions cause injury or loss. Common examples of negligent torts include car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect. There’s also a category known as strict liability torts, which often involve defective products – if a product causes injury even though no one meant harm or was negligent, you may still have a case.
If you’ve been harmed due to someone else’s actions or carelessness to the point you need medical care, you likely need to hire a tort lawyer. An Illinois tort lawyer focuses on helping injured people get compensation for things like medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term disability. The legal process can be complex, and insurance companies are going to do whatever they can to limit their liability.
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A good tort lawyer will investigate what happened, gather medical records and other evidence, identify the responsible parties, and file the proper legal documents within the statute of limitations time. They’ll negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and, if needed, take your case to court to fight for a fair outcome. Most tort lawyers work on a contingency fee, which means you don’t pay anything unless they recover money for you.
If you have been injured due to someone else’s actions, contact us at 312-346-5320. We can refer you to an elite Illinois tort lawyer who has experience with cases like yours. We can’t guarantee a result, but do promise to treat you like a family member or friend.